Course 4. Foundational Leadership Principles: (Discussion #4) Lead Within the Community
Please note: In order to successfully complete Course 4, you must respond to this post. Your comment/response should answer the questions/shows that you completed the given activity (if any). Read the post carefully and follow the instructions given. Save your responses to a document that you can later refer to. You will need to copy/paste your response in the course evaluation form at the end of each course to show that you have done the work and to refresh your memory.
-
Welcome back, crew! We've discussed leading yourself and others. Let's talk about leading ÃÂ within the community!
A car is a ÃÂ system that has different levels of components. Each component is a system in itself like engine, accelerator, gears, clutch, tires, seats, front deck, mirrors, and so on. Each of these components is also a system too. But when they are integrated into one big system, it comprises the bigger picture as a car which facilitates movement from one place to another. ÃÂ
Similarly, 7Cups is a system. A system of small systems that have their own defined set of goals but contributing towards a bigger goal (community goal).
When you are a lead of a project, you are not just leading your own project but also within the community as well. Examples: Verified Listener Program, Active Listening Tests, Listener Coaching, Quality Mentor, Listener Support Chat Rooms, and so on are individual projects that contribute to supporting a user to become a better listener to support the member they listen to and the community at large. Everyone is functioning as an integral part of the system. ÃÂ
To ensure the smooth operation of your system and the whole system, you need to collaborate with other community and project leaders to problem solve and be well synced. ÃÂ
Everything is interlinked and interconnected. You are part of the community and leading within the community. And, when everyone collectively gathers together to achieve one purpose, we are cultivating a sense of community solidarity.
Exercise:
1. ÃÂ Give an example of how you are part of this community and how are you contributing as an individual, as a team, and within the community. ÃÂ
2. Please reply to 3 of your peers in the thread!
After fulfilling the requirements of this post, please proceed to the end of Course 4!ÃÂ
This post is brought to you by the Leadership Development Program Team, find out more information about the program here.
@Heather225
1. ÃÂ Give an example of how you are part of this community and how are you contributing as an individual, as a team, and within the community. ÃÂ
I joined 7 cups in early September and 8 weeks later, I am a verified member, have gained so much confidence and am a verified listener and have roles within 7 cups, I love to make sure everyone is welcome, understood and knows how to use the site, I love to offer support, even if that means taking members out of a chat room and into 121 chat to offer support, and I give this my all to the best of my ability, I also maintain contact between myself, my mentor and leaders, I always ask for help if needed which is a key quality and I want to be a big part of 7 cups to make it the best around, the place to go to, and also with an amazing reputation, offering love and support to fellow listeners to ensure they are being fully supported during struggles as a listener and to help them to improve their skills and reach their full potential.
@iCareUK thank you for being here <3 happy to be one of you! <3
Give an example of how you are part of this community and how are you contributing as an individual, as a team, and within the community.
I have several roles in the community, but basically, what I do is suggest ideas to my mentors/leads about collaborating with other parts of the community. For example, as a room supporter for Anxiety support, I suggested we can collaborate with the forum counterpart. And then for my dear Peer Appreciation Team, I suggested that maybe we can also help Team Lightship (which I am a member of as a content creator) by providing them with content that highlights appreciation.
It's all about collaboration and working together from different angles. :)
@CosmicMiracle collaboration is awesome!! we all do a great job
@zareya yey! Good luck on you finishing the course! Can't wait to welcome you as a graduate :D
@Heather225
Give an example of how you are part of this community and how are you contributing as an individual, as a team, and within the community.
An example of how I am apart of this community is being a Listener of 7 Cups. I am contributing as an individual by educating myself by using training guides and taking academy programs. As a team, we take pride in working together to help create a welcoming space for both Listeners and Members. In the community, I view and reply to forums or join in on group conversations.
@zareya
Thanks for sharing & being here
@Heather225
1. Give an example of how you are part of this community and how are you contributing as an individual, as a team, and within the community.
I am a verified listener, who listens to people free, and give emotional support and practice self care after part time support to my members in chats. Im contributing as an individual listener, by learning from my past mistake and grow open mindness to help people growing trust on me and be comfortable solving problems with my listening skills without advising them.
2. Please reply to 3 of your peers in the thread!
@Harsvin @KimByeongIn @ASilentObserver
@iStarlight
Me contributing as a team by understanding their needs, concerns and issues, and addressing them to make them feel heard as a team, to trust their gut and take independent decisions and actions in any given situation.
Me contributing within the community by donating my time, Connecting with others, Staying positive, Getting physically active, Helping others, Getting enough sleep and Developing coping skills.
@iStarlight
Thank you so much for being here!
@Heather225
Hello everyone,
#1: I am a part of this community by supporting & learning. As a individual I am contributing my time, as a team I am contributing by leading & making cups a better place. As a community I am listening. reading posts & training.
1. ÃÂ Give an example of how you are part of this community and how are you contributing as an individual, as a team, and within the community.