7 Cups Culture Guide + Badge!
Hello Community!
Ive been enjoying the launch of the Leadership Development Program (LDP). We are all learning a lot. We have a lot of great new leaders signing up to serve our community. Im thankful for them and their service!
One thing that has struck me is the impact of the 7 Cups Culture Guide. I wrote the first draft of ths on a long flight back in 2017. New leaders were commenting that it was meaningful and some were surprised to see how it is a foundation to all the work we do here on 7 Cups. New leaders review the guide and take a test as part of the first course in the LDP. Their reaction to the guide and the test made me realize that we should more deliberately extend access to the guide and test to our broader community.
If you are interested in learning more about our culture and embracing it, then, please
Take the test here! (Blue Text is clickable)
Next, post the 3 most important things you learned and why they are important to you. Then, post that you have read the guide and taken the test with the following words:
I, (username), have read the 7 Cups culture guide, taken the test, and am now a 7 Cups Culture Holder.
Once youve made the post, we will award you the 7 Cups Culture Holder Badge. We will do this manually at first so there will be a small delay from the time that you complete the course and receive the badge.
Im looking forward to hearing your feedback. Thank you for being a part of our community!
@GlenM
Took the test
@pamharley003 thanks Pam :). What 3 key things did you learn from the culture guide?
@GlenM
How to embrace everyone in my team to work together.
Embrace those who are stuck or in need of help to do their part more.
Answer all questions as a Leader to make sure the projects We have are completed
The 7 Cups Culture Guide taught me a lot about 7 Cups itself, what they value, what their mission is and what they plan to achieve. The things mentioned below are the 3 most important things (for me) that I learned while I was reading and analyzing the guide.
1. What work we're good at, work we're interested in and work that solves the problem or meets the goal we want to achieve should be equally balanced. In that way we're able to perform well and someone can effectively do their jobs. If one is lacking at an area then they won't be able to do well, so it's important that these three are always balanced.
2. Failing is okay, as long as we did our best and tried. We sometimes don't get things or do well on our first try but it's completely fine as long as you tried. Try and try until you succeed.
3. Everyone should be treated equally. No one is more valuable or important the other. Everyone is equally valuable, they have equal right, they should be treated equally with respect, no one's superior or inferior. People should be treated with equality regardless of age, gender, race, religion and any other differences.
I, smileflower1004, have read the 7 Cups culture guide, taken the test, and am now a 7 Cups Culture Holder.
The 7 Cups Culture Guide taught me a lot about 7 Cups itself, what they value, what their mission is and what they plan to achieve. The things mentioned below are the 3 most important things (for me) that I learned while I was reading and analyzing the guide.
1. What work we're good at, work we're interested in and work that solves the problem or meets the goal we want to achieve should be equally balanced. In that way we're able to perform well and someone can effectively do their jobs. If one is lacking at an area then they won't be able to do well, so it's important that these three are always balanced.
2. Failing is okay, as long as we did our best and tried. We sometimes don't get things or do well on our first try but it's completely fine as long as you tried. Try and try until you succeed.
3. Everyone should be treated equally. No one is more valuable or important the other. Everyone is equally valuable, they have equal right, they should be treated equally with respect, no one's superior or inferior. People should be treated with equality regardless of age, gender, race, religion and any other differences.
I, smileflower1004, have read the 7 Cups culture guide, taken the test, and am now a 7 Cups Culture Holder.
@GlenM
I, Deliah453, have read the 7 Cups culture guide, taken the test, and am now a 7 Cups Culture Holder.
@GlenM
I have taken the test, and the three most important things I learned are:
1. 7 Cups expects failure. This is important, because as long as you try, it is okay to fail. You can learn things that way.
2. Not everybody will be a good fit. Not everybody is expected to be amazing at being a listener, so it awesome that they outline that
3. Strengths-based. 7 Cups builds off your strengths, they use what you naturally are good at, to find what fulfills you.
I, cocoakrispies121, have read the 7 Cups culture guide, taken the test, and am now a 7 Cups Culture Holder.
@GlenM
I learned a lot from the Culture Guide. Thank you so much for that. If I have to sum up my learning in 3 points, they will be:
1. The importance of inclusivity. Every time we say 'Hello' to a "stranger" (fellow listener/member), it feels like saying the same thing to a "stranger" you met in real life say in an elevator. Before I would generally ignore and mind my own business, now, I have the confidence to "Stretch My Hand First" and ask how they are doing out of the blue and have a great elevator ride full of laughter and conversation as opposed to awkward silence.
2. The power of listening against the power of solving. Yes, sometimes we need shortcuts and solutions but most of the time, we just need a shoulder, an ear to hear us out. To validate our feelings, our emotions, and most importantly our struggles. Meeting people from all walks of life here on one platform shows you, you aren't alone and You matter.
3. Sharing helps. When we share cultures, we give a platform to everyone. From east to west, cultures may differ greatly, but the real joy lies in sharing it. Celebrating it together.
I, VerseArt, have read the 7 Cups Culture Guide, taken the test, and am now a 7 Cups Culture Holder.
I,Mirage882 have read the 7 Cups culture guide, taken the test, and am now a 7 Cups Culture Holder.
@GlenM
I,Moon882, have read the 7 Cups culture guide, taken the test, and am now a 7 Cups Culture Holder.
@GlenM
I learned that when we find the job hard we should do our best and ask for feedback. I think it is nice to have a support network like this.
I learned that some people transition out of 7cups and that is ok. We do want to make it a good learning experience, in any case.
I learned that failure is ok.
I, BlindGrapefruit, have read the 7 Cups culture guide, taken the test, and am now a 7 Cups Culture Holder.
@GlenM
Three important things I learnt from the 7 Cups Culture guide are that (1) failure is nothing to be scared of and it is nothing to worry about as long as you are focused and trying, (2) 7 Cups is built on trust and accountability, and (3) 7 Cups promotes high expectations and high warmth to foster both productivity and enjoyment.
I, TheGoodFairy, have read the 7 Cups culture guide, taken the test, and am now a 7 Cups Culture Holder.
