PL 101: Introduce Yourself! (Discussion 1)
Welcome to our first course in the Leadership Development Program! I am very excited to get this going. This has been something we've wanted to do for the last several months and at long last it is here. Please find the course description below. Please also introduce yourself and let us (if comfortable) where you are from and a recent book or movie you have enjoyed. I'll get us started!
Course Description: You have personal gifts and strengths that can help you in life and also help other people. Identifying, amplifying, and deliberately building those strengths enables you to have a better personal life, professional life, and also enables you to more effectively serve others in our community. People sometimes make the mistake of focusing too much on their weaknesses. This can help, but deliberately building your strengths will get you much further in life and in your career. This course provides links to personality testing (MBTI, Big 5) where you can learn to identify your personality style and strengths. It helps you understand how to match your strengths to roles in the 7 Cups community and enables you to find a career path that will be fulfilling. Join other new leaders in individual and group learning exercises.
Please note: In order to successfully complete the LDP, you must respond to all discussion posts. 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.
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Hey there everyone! I'm from California and the most recent book I've read is a true cirme one about Israel Keyes. Take care everyone <3
@herealways27
True Crime is so interesting! I know it's fictional, but my favorite show is Criminal Minds. People say I give them Penelope Garcia vibes and it makes me so proud.
Hi All! I enjoy reading and tv shows :) Recently started Cursed
@EvelyneRose
Ev, you joined?!
Hi! I just noticed that the leadership trainings were available in the trainings section. I believe this is the thread where I shold introduce myself? It wasn't linked in the leadership 101 document, but there was a thread referenced.
I'm applying to Masters programs in Mental Health Counseling to become a therapist. In the meantime, I'm enjoying learning and volunteering here on 7 Cups.
@JaimieF
Hi there Jamie! So nice to meet you. I'm so glad you have applied to be a part of the Leadership Program!
When we have assembled our August student cohort, we will tag all the students with more information. 
@Aleks2 Thanks for the reply! I look forward to it!
I'm Jess. I'm from the U.K. and the best book I have ever read is reasons to stay alive by Matt Haig.
I'm Jess. I'm from the U.K. and the best book I have ever read is Reasons to Stay Alive by Matt Haig.
@GlenM
Hi there! I'm Ellie, and I'm passionate about writing and musical theatre. Hamilton is my favourite by far. I'm from the UK!
@ItsSimplyEll
Hey, Ellie! You sound quite the creative person! What kind of writing is your favourite to do? I would enquire also about musical theatre but I have zero knowledge of that :p
Hi, everyone! My name is Irena and I am currently a high school student in Canada. I hope I can learn more about active listening and I believe while we learn how to listen to others, we are also listening to ourselves:)
@Irena0225
Hi, Irena! I love what you said, as it's what I believe too. That as well as while we are helping others, we are also helping ourselves. When we help others, we feel better as well. So many benefits for both sides! Hope school has been alright this year with all the new changes! Take care xx
Hi there :) I'm Rainbow
I'm from India and I'm currently reading The Book Thief
@ahealingEndoftherainbow22
Hey, Rainbow! I loved watching the movie but haven't read the book. How's it going so far, and have you watched the movie or not? Will you? :p
@rebecca947
Hey! The book is so beautiful, I loved it. I haven't seen the movie yet but I will :)
Hello,
I am Sakib from India. I am reading Miracle Morning.
@Saquib16
Hey, Sakib! I LOVE that book and still am trying to implement the morning routine (I read the book a year ago, whoops). I hope it's easier for you to do than for me! Haha how is the book for you so far?
Hi, my name is Syn and I'm a female from Canada. I do a lot of psychological and counselling based research. I'm currently a graduate student. A recent movie I watched was Knives Out, a mystery thriller.
@SynSavory
Hey, Syn! I love your name. Congratulations on getting into graduate school! That area of research interests me a lot. I can't handle mystery thrillers lol but I can imagine why people do!