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.
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Hi everyone! My name is Brina and I am from the US :) My hobbies include drawing, reading fiction books, and listening to music. When I'm older, I want to pursue something in the psychology field, which is why I love 7 cups because it allows me to gain some valuable experience!
@Brinaa101 Welcome. I am glad that you have found 7cups and that you are looking to pursue the psychology field. You will gain a lot of experience on this platform as you interact with it.
@GlenM
Hey there! I am Sam, nice to meet you all! I am currently rewatching Grey's Anatomy - my classic go-to show. I am currently reading The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success by Deepak Chopra. 
@lolasam
I forgot to mention I am from New York!
@GlenM
Hello! I'm Smiles and I'm from Toronto, Canada. A movie I have watched recently is Spiderman: Far From Home!
Recently, I been reading many different kind of books while at home waiting for COVID-19 to end soon. I love bible, fiction, table games.
@GlenM
Hello! My name is Deidra and I am from Calgary, Alberta! A recent book I've read is The Power of Full Engagement. This book has been amazing in the sense that it helps people learn how to reach full capacity emotionally, mentally, physically and spiritually.
@DeidraHebron Thank you for sharing.
Hello, I'm healingWhisper and I'm coming from a small European country Slovenia :) I am currently reading Girlboss and I do recommend this book it's really good. 
Hello!
I am Batman and I'm from India. I'm here to finish this course because I'd really love to build my leadership skills and I'm positive that this course will help me do just that.
A recent book that I've enjoyed is 'Quiet' by Susan Cain and a recent movie that I've enjoyed is The Dark Knight, because I just keep watching that movie on repeat :)
@BecauseImBatman22
Hello Batman, nice to meet you. I am glad you're taking this opportunity to grow, build your skills, and love your positive attitude! Also Quiet by Susan Cain is a great book, I have read it quite a few times and love the insights and lessons of this book!
@unique73
I'm glad you love the book Unique :D, loved the insights and lessons too!
@BecauseImBatman22
Hello Batman! Glad to meet you. I also loved The Dark Knight. It's one of the few movies that I have also watched on repeat.
Hello! I am FlourishingDimsensions, I go by Flo, Flourishing, Flourish, FD, :D Any of them really.
I am from the US. I am currently diving into, 'The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People'.
I am thankful for all of these growing opportunities here on 7 Cups and I look forward to diving into this!
@FlourishingDimensions
Hello flourishing, hope you're doing well ! Glad you're taking part in these programmes and learning, and yes agreed, this community provides a lot of opportunity to learn and enhance our skills in many ways.
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective people, sounds like a great book, have heard a lot about it, gonna read it someday, glad you enjoyed it!
@unique73 Hi there :) Thank you for the kind words! Happy to see you here as well!
@FlourishingDimensions
Hello Flo!
Looking forward to learning, grow, and graduate together.
@ResilientLucky Hi there! Nice to meet you, too :) I am looking forward to graduating with you as well!
Ah the Coveys, it's a good stream to read - I had to read the Highly Effective Students while in highschool - hope you enjoy the 'grown-ups' version :D
@unique73
Hello Unique! Happy to meet you here on 7cups. I, too, am from India. I read a lot of books, but this one is untouched. I will give it a try. Also, looking forward to learning, grow, and graduate together. :)
@ResilientLucky Nice to meet you too!
best wishes!❤
@unique73
Hi there, Uni! 
It is so good to see you here, starting with this program. It was really fun for me!
The Four Agreements is on my list and I am glad you are enjoying the book! I hope to read it soon maybe one day we can have a casual discussion on it, haha 
The point is, people improve when they get external love and support. How can we hold it against them when they don't?
@lueurspace
Hii Luu! I am enjoying this program too! thank you!
Haha sure, the book is a must read! ❤
@GlenM
Hiii I'm JustOneMoreEpisode. Be free to call me Epi ^__^.
It's really nice meeting you all!!!
I'm 19 yeard old and I love reading books (I guess you may call me a bookworm hehe)...
The current book I am reading is called "Saving Danny by Cathy Glass", which is an amazing book that taught me a lot and inspired me.
Another one of my favourite book is "You Can Win by Shiv Khera".
@JustOneMoreEpisode
Hello Epi! Nice meeting you too. I haven't heard of Saving Danny, but since you have mentioned that it's inspiring, I will give it a try. Looking forward to learning, sharing, growing, and graduating together.