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Community Building Course
by FrenchToast
Last post
October 23rd
...See more Hi everyone! Welcome to the final course of the Leadership Development Program. Do note that this course also serves as an elective for other academy programs so you are in the right place even if you are not an LDP trainee. Anyone can complete this even if they are not enrolled in any academy program.  Please click on each week to get the link to the chapters and activities, as well as the chapter quizzes. Week One: Chapter 1 & 2 [https://www.7cups.com/forum/CommunityProjectsEvents_184/CommunityBuildingCourseChallenge_2072/WeekOneChapter12_221753/1/] [https://www.7cups.com/forum/ProjectsEvents_184/CommunityBuildingCourseChallenge_2072/WeekOneChapter12_221753/]Week Two: Chapter 3 & 4 [https://www.7cups.com/forum/CommunityProjectsEvents_184/CommunityBuildingCourseChallenge_2072/WeekTwoChapter34_222290/] [https://www.7cups.com/forum/ProjectsEvents_184/CommunityBuildingCourseChallenge_2072/WeekOneChapter12_221753/]Week Three: Chapter 5 & 6 [https://www.7cups.com/forum/ProjectsEvents_184/CommunityBuildingCourseChallenge_2072/WeekThreeChapter56_222486/] [https://www.7cups.com/forum/ProjectsEvents_184/CommunityBuildingCourseChallenge_2072/WeekOneChapter12_221753/]Week Four: Chapter 7 & [https://www.7cups.com/forum/CommunityProjectsEvents_184/CommunityBuildingCourseChallenge_2072/WeekFourChapter78_222860/]8 [https://www.7cups.com/forum/CommunityProjectsEvents_184/CommunityBuildingCourseChallenge_2072/WeekFourChapter78_222860/] [https://www.7cups.com/forum/ProjectsEvents_184/CommunityBuildingCourseChallenge_2072/WeekOneChapter12_221753/]Week Five: Chapter 9 [https://www.7cups.com/forum/ProjectsEvents_184/CommunityBuildingCourseChallenge_2072/WeekFiveChapter9andCourseEvaluationForm_223322/] [https://www.7cups.com/forum/ProjectsEvents_184/CommunityBuildingCourseChallenge_2072/WeekOneChapter12_221753/]Evaluation Form [https://www.7cups.com/forum/ProjectsEvents_184/CommunityBuildingCourseChallenge_2072/WeekFiveChapter9andCourseEvaluationForm_223322/] What is this course? It is a learning opportunity based on the teachings of the book ‘Get Together: How to Build a Community with Your People [https://www.amazon.com/Get-Together-build-community-people/dp/1732265194].' The book is written by authors who are experts on community building. We encourage anyone who is interested in community building and management to read the book but it's optional. We have studied the book and summarized the key lessons and their 7 Cups applications. The course will go on for 4 weeks, each week we will look at the findings of two chapters and how the principle knowledge can be applied to 7 Cups. Each week's learning will be accompanied by a quiz to test the knowledge! In order to receive your certificate and the Community Builder badge, you need to complete all quizzes (80% or over-score in all + no copy/pasting for essay questions), and submit the evaluation form. Failure to submit the evaluation form will result in no certificate or badge. Note: Each quiz contains a field where we ask you to apply some of the chapter's teachings. These are essay questions so they are not auto-graded however if a user is found to be copy/pasting the answers to satisfy the word count or not putting in the effort to come up with a relevant answer then the person will not receive a certificate or a badge. This is not a mandatory course so if you choose to take part then please try to study the notes and be honest in your answers. It is the only way to learn! Note:  If you intend to use Artificial Intelligence tools to help you fulfill any of the course’s requirements, you are expected to adhere to our AI policy. You can read it here. [https://www.7cups.com/forum/academy/AnnouncementsandUpdates_2197/7CupsAcademysAIPolicy_326219/] ------------------------- This post is brought to you by the Leadership Development Program Team, find out more information about the program here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/LeadershipDevelopmentProgram_202/LeadershipDevelopmentTrack_2138/LeadershipDevelopmentProgramUpdatesAnnouncement_230561/]. Note added on March 26, 2024
Leadership Development Program (LDP) Mentor Team Availability
by FrenchToast
Last post
October 20th
...See more NOTE: Please don't post to this thread. Subscribe to this thread and you will get a notification when we update this thread. Hey there! Here is a list of all the Leadership Development Program (LDP) mentors that we will regularly update. You can check here to see who is available for what leadership role and what coursework role. You can reach out to them during your LDP journey for any questions accordingly. At 7cups we encourage breaks, as self-care is a priority, therefore from time to time our LDP Mentors go on breaks, so this post will keep you up to date with these changes. If you don't see a name in the list, that means they are no longer LDP mentor. LDP Mentors who are ACTIVE are colored green, while those who are ON-BREAK are colored red. If a mentor is marked green and they do not respond to you within 3 days, please let me [http://www.7cups.com/@FrenchToastClub] know. All of our active LDP mentors are expected to keep up a 3 day response time. ---> Provide positive or constructive feedback about any academy mentor you have interacted with through the 7 Cups Academy Mentor Review form. 📞Open the mentor review form here [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf2XnrHWY9kCWIuRyfrEyODlTnHTJOnk0HQ22orLGRneCorVg/viewform] ---> Acknowledge/appreciate a mentor's work by nominating them for an Academy Award.  🏆Open Academy Awards nomination form here [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeEZIVi3mnziP54xaUoWYZVzI5Xmzg_BcNpKwdE_ac-Hr7BSA/viewform] ________________________________________________________________________________________________ What can an LDP mentor help you with? Any LDP mentor is available to help you with coursework or a leadership role that they specialize in. They can also answer any general LDP guidance, questions, or concerns. They can provide you with resources. That being said, you will still be responsible to submit everything in time according to the deadlines that are set. What can an LDP mentor leader help you with? They have specific responsibilities and are only available in regard to their own tasks like leadership role update or answering questions about any mentor roles that qualify for passing with honors in the LDP. What can an LDP Ambassador help you with? They are available to help you with any graduation-related queries or any certification-related questions. You can also contact them regarding mentor feedback [https://forms.gle/M3DWVWUEbrc52Nir8], badges, extension/contraction of LDP requirements, and overall general guidance. ______________________________________________________________________________________ Mentor List: ➡ yourbuddy30 [http://7cups.com/@yourbuddy30] (Adults and Teens) ➡ Skansly [http://7cups.com/@Skansly] (Adults) ➡ SleepySaleem [http://7cups.com/@Sleepysaleem] (Adults) ➡ DanCat1128 [http://7cups.com/@DanCat1128] (Adults) ➡ Arie3 [http://7cups.com/@Arie3] [http://www.7cups.com/@Arie3] (Teens) ______________________________________________________________________________________ LDP Ambassador(s): ➡ DreamTouch [http://www.7cups.com/@DreamTouch] (Adults and Teens) ➡ positivePumpkin22 [http://www.7cups.com/@positivePumpkin22] (Adults and Teens) ------------------------- Join the 7 Cups Academy Mentor Team Here! [https://www.7cups.com/forum/academy/AcademyTeam_2313/Applytobecomeamentorwith7CupsAcademy_303162/]
Graduate with Honors!
by DreamTouch
Last post
September 19th
...See more Hello LDP trainees 💜 Exciting news! We now have two options available for you to graduate with honors. Here are the updated options: Option 1:  Getting an honor role  So what tracks comes under honor roles? - Chatroom Mentor - Quality Mentor - Teen Chatroom Mentor - Teen Quality Mentor - Community/Forum Mentor - Support Team Leader - Academy Mentor - SPOT Team Member If you already have these roles, no need to do anything! You will automatically be considered for honors and your certificate will reflect the same. Anyone who comes into the LDP with a leadership role is strongly recommended to look through and apply to become a mentor! Like we know, with great power comes great responsibility. So please only carefully apply for these roles as they do involve serious commitment to the community and the wellbeing of it.  Option 2 - Sharing your testimonial Write a testimonial post/article on Linkedin or Medium about your experience in Leadership Development Program, following the instructions detailed here [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fgWX4hDVfYdadEt2npDCm6dhaebTfbyFCJLjtgw4WTM/edit?usp=sharing]. Reflect on your journey, articulate your growth, and share insights that can inspire others! If you've chosen this option as an elective, you can complete your testimonial on a different platform than your elective. Please note that you cannot use the same post or platform for both your Honors and elective submissions. If you have any questions regarding the elective, please feel free to PM a LDP mentor [https://www.7cups.com/forum/LeadershipDevelopmentProgram_202/LeadershipDevelopmentTrack_2138/LDPMentorsTeam_240813/]! ------------------------- This post is brought to you by the Leadership Development Program Team, find out more information about the program here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/LeadershipDevelopmentProgram_202/LeadershipDevelopmentTrack_2138/LeadershipDevelopmentProgramUpdatesAnnouncement_230561/].
Course 1, Discussion 3: Avoiding Burnout
by Hope
Last post
9 hours ago
...See more 7 Cups is founded on a community of passionate volunteers who lovingly dedicate their time to providing support. You may face what is called burnout during your journey. You may have already faced this in your real life. Burnout is very real and must be recognized. You can't help fuel someone else when your tank is empty, after all! View picture source here [https://learn.g2.com/job-burnout] To address and learn about burnout, we have created a slidedeck on how to avoid burnou [https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Cn4qDGLC7-8JI_MkUP3GNBKMEsYDwGO7MbA2Fa7ozL4/edit#slide=id.p]t. ✒️ We also recommend this growth path on preventing burnout at 7 Cups. [https://www.7cups.com/path/playlist/preventing-burnout-at-7-cups/] ✒️ Activity: Take 5 steps on the burnout prevention path linked above. Post in this thread to let us know you have completed at least 5 steps. ✒️ Please reply to at least 1 of your peers in this thread with encouraging or supportive words! ❗After fulfilling the requirements of this post, please check out the next post here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/LeadershipDevelopmentProgram_202/Course1PersonalLeadership101_2125/PL101TheBig5Discussion3_225028/1/]! tinyurl.com/Course1Discussion4 [https://tinyurl.com/Course1Discussion4] ------------------------- 🔉 [https://coolsymbol.com/copy/Speaker_with_One_Sound_Wave_Emoji_Symbol_%F0%9F%94%89]This post is brought to you by the Leadership Development Program, find information on it here tinyurl.com/AcademyLDP [https://tinyurl.com/AcademyLDP]
Course 1, Discussion 2: The Big 5
by Hope
Last post
9 hours ago
...See more Hello Leadership Crew! Begin by taking the Big 5 [https://www.outofservice.com/bigfive/] test and answering the following questions. You can also read more on the Big 5 here [https://www.verywellmind.com/the-big-five-personality-dimensions-2795422] and below. ✒️ What were the main things you learned about yourself? ✒️ What are your strengths as per the test and how can the strengths you identified on both tests help you in your personal life? ✒️ Please reply to at least 1 of your peers in this thread with encouraging or supportive words! ❗After fulfilling the requirements of this post, please check out the next post here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/LeadershipDevelopmentProgram_202/Course1PersonalLeadership101_2125/PL101TheBig5Discussion3_225028/1/]! tinyurl.com/Course1Discussion3 [https://tinyurl.com/Course1Discussion3] ------------------------- 🔉 [https://coolsymbol.com/copy/Speaker_with_One_Sound_Wave_Emoji_Symbol_%F0%9F%94%89]This post is brought to you by the Leadership Development Program, find information on it here tinyurl.com/AcademyLDP [https://tinyurl.com/AcademyLDP]
Course 1, Discussion 1: MBTI Personality Types
by Hope
Last post
10 hours ago
...See more Hello Leadership Crew! Please make sure you have introduced yourself here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/LeadershipDevelopmentProgram_202/LeadershipDevelopmentCourseStartHere_2118/AreyounewtotheLeadershipDevelopmentProgramIntroduceyourselfhere_228533/] before taking part in the discussion! Let me first zoom back and talk more broadly about your career and how we can help. When you become a leader on 7 Cups, we want you to find the work fulfilling. Fulfilling work means that it is: a) work you are good at; b) work that is interesting to you; and c) work that solves an important problem or meets an important goal (Thiel, 2015). The sweet spot is that blue area in the middle below. If you do work that you are good at, but not interested in, then you wont do a great job. If you do work that you are interested in, but not particularly good at, then it wont be great work. If you do work that you are good at and interested in, but it isnt helping to solve an important problem, then we wont be a good fit for you. We need alignment on all 3 things. We work very hard at the beginning of your work with us to match your inherent strengths and interests with needs we have so that we can work together to solve problems that we all care about. You have strengths, things that you are just really good at when compared with others. Operating out of your strengths feels good, is personally fulfilling, and enables you to hit flow states [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flow_(psychology)]. As a result, you are much more effective and productive. Operating out of weaknesses is a drain. If you have to do work that you are not good at, then you wont be as effective. Doubling down on your strengths enables you to level up much faster and it helps 7 Cups make much more progress. The next step becomes helping you find ways to identify your strengths, gifts or natural talents. You can learn some of this through self-observation - what do you seem especially good at? Are there things that just come natural to you that are more challenging for others? My wife, for example, is really good at writing; it just comes natural to her. Im pretty good at public speaking, whereas others find it more challenging. Another way is to ask people you trust. You can say: What do you think Im good at? Or: what do you think are my top 1-3 strengths? Things that stand out to you about me? Note: only ask people you trust because sometimes people can give you feedback in a harmful rather than helpful way especially if they are not trustworthy. For the purposes of this course, we are going to use personality tests to help you identify your strengths. Some of these are better than others; they are more reliable and have more research behind them. Broadly, we are using them here to help you begin to map out your strengths and to help you find ways where you can naturally excel here on 7 Cups, in your personal life, and in whatever career your are in or choose further down the road. To start: Go to this site here and take the test: https://www.16personalities.com/free-personality-test [https://www.16personalities.com/free-personality-test] Next, in the thread below, answer the following questions: ✒️ What is your personality type? Include your 4 letters please (Example: INTJ) ✒️ What were the main things you learned about yourself? ✒️ Please reply to at least 1 of your peers in this thread with encouraging or supportive words! ❗After fulfilling the requirements of this post, please check out the next post here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/LeadershipDevelopmentProgram_202/Course1PersonalLeadership101_2125/PL101TheBig5Discussion3_225028/1/]! tinyurl.com/Course1Discussion2 [https://tinyurl.com/Course1Discussion2] ------------------------- 🔉 [https://coolsymbol.com/copy/Speaker_with_One_Sound_Wave_Emoji_Symbol_%F0%9F%94%89]This post is brought to you by the Leadership Development Program, find information on it here tinyurl.com/AcademyLDP [https://tinyurl.com/AcademyLDP]
Winter/Summer
by DanCat1128
Last post
13 hours ago
...See more Hi LDP squad!! We're finally getting into winter in the northern hemisphere 😊😊 Summer in the southern hemisphere. 😊😊 Depending on your season where you are that's the activity you will pick. What is your favorite winter/summer activity? Tagging: @Arie3 @Skansly @sleepysalem  @Yourbuddy30 @DanCat1128  @positivePumpkin22 @yourbuddy30 @DanCat1128 @sleepysaleem @Hope @DreamTouch @MeowgicalCaticorn @Snowpudding @WillingToHelpU @Tracey12345 @maebyb @hopefulDew435 @QueenAsphodel17 @comfortableLight9337 @88Avocados @PeacefulOnes @ElenaDeMonaco @BraveReader32 
Are you new to the Leadership Development Program? Introduce yourself here!
by Heather225
Last post
13 hours ago
...See more Welcome, new students! Whether you're just embarking on your leadership journey here, or taking this course to level up your leadership game, we're so excited to have you! To start us off... 1. What week did you sign up for? 2. What made you want to sign up? 3. Are you a leader within our community, or are you a brand new leader looking to enter your first role in this course? 4. One fun fact about you! We hope you enjoy the program!! ------------------------- This post is brought to you by the Leadership Development Program Team, find out more information about the program here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/LeadershipDevelopmentProgram_202/LeadershipDevelopmentTrack_2138/LeadershipDevelopmentProgramUpdatesAnnouncement_230561/].
Have you completed your Last Step?? Let us know here!
by Heather225
Last post
1 day ago
...See more You did it! You completed the Leadership Development Program! Please reply to this post and let us know you submitted your Last Step [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdRoV7Cl5owRMJoUJo8gNcLwwJ4jZVWMUcKSSEc0tWKCX07Rw/viewform] form! 🎉Congratulations!! 🎉 ------------------------- This post is brought to you by the Leadership Development Program Team, find out more information about the program here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/LeadershipDevelopmentProgram_202/LeadershipDevelopmentTrack_2138/LeadershipDevelopmentProgramUpdatesAnnouncement_230561/].
Halloween Costumes
by DanCat1128
Last post
Wednesday
...See more Hi LDP squad!! This week we're celebrating Halloween 😀🎃  What is your favorite costume you've dressed up as? Or What are you dressing up as this week? Tagging:@Arie3 @Skansly @Ivy229 @Yourbuddy30 @DanCat1128 @positivePumpkin22 @Mahad2804 @yourbuddy30 @DanCat1128 @Hope @DreamTouch @MeowgicalCaticorn @LovelyKittyCat @kabir22 @Snowpudding @WillingToHelpU @Tracey12345 @maebyb @hopefulDew435 @starryWillow9852 @Soauph @QueenAsphodel17 @Lyriq08
Course 3, Discussion 5: Diversity, Cultural Differences, and Second Language Learners
by FrenchToast
Last post
October 28th
...See more We are truly lucky to have a global community, rich in background and culture. In order to nurture our diverse community, we should each make a conscious effort to understand each other. The more we know, the more mindful we can be of one another's differences. ✉ [https://coolsymbol.com/copy/Envelope_Symbol_%E2%9C%89] Please read this doc [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xCR4XASHGjNN4lUXTAhPBsgTsDWSQ41AZiT48SbQtjM/edit] ✒️ Please list some advantages of a diverse team. ✒️ How can we be respectful of different cultures on 7 Cups? ✒️ Please reply to at least 1 of your peers in this thread with encouraging or supportive words! ❗❗After posting, please... 1. Please complete course 3 quiz [https://forms.gle/8wWUWkAY7VqvFZ7w6] before moving to the next course. 2. Proceed to Course 4! [https://www.7cups.com/forum/LeadershipDevelopmentProgram_202/CommunityBuildingCourse_2308/Course5CommunityBuildingCourse_291468/] ------------------------- 🔉 [https://coolsymbol.com/copy/Speaker_with_One_Sound_Wave_Emoji_Symbol_%F0%9F%94%89]This post is brought to you by the Leadership Development Program, find information on it here tinyurl.com/AcademyLDP [https://tinyurl.com/AcademyLDP]
Course 3, Discussion 4: One Key Metric
by FrenchToast
Last post
October 28th
...See more It is pretty easy to get knocked off track in life. One way to stay on track is to have a core metric that guides you. If you have a north star that you are working towards, then you know how well you are doing. It is harder to be in denial or to participate in activities that are less helpful in meeting that goal. Please watch this video [https://youtu.be/1IAtvoF_aMk] There are 2 parts to this discussion. ✒️ Work with your team or mentor and identify the key metric you are hoping to help move. Post daily (or the cadence that makes sense) in the 3 key things [https://www.7cups.com/forum/SiteUpdates_100/GlensNookCommunity_547/3KeyThings_212456/1/] thread to highlight what you are doing to help us move 7 Cups forward. Please post here why this goal of choosing a single metric is important. Think of how this is important in your professional life, but also how this can help you personally as well. ✒️ (TW: themes that deal with death) Read chapter 12 of our Searching Soul book [https://www.7cups.com/forum/SiteUpdatesInformationFortheCommunity_100/Feedback_37/7CupsforthesearchingsoulbookReadandreviewtogetabadge_226942/] and do the exercise where you imagine it is the end of your life. If comfortable, post what you imagine people saying to you at the conclusion of the exercise. If comfortable, then please share how the exercise impacted you. What you imagine them telling you is your compass. If you are acting in a way that is consistent with what they are saying, then it is very likely that you will end up living a meaningful life. Remember to listen to and follow this compass so as not to be distracted by the clock. ✒️ Please reply to at least 1 of your peers in this thread with encouraging or supportive words! ❗After fulfilling the requirements of this post, please check out the next post here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/LeadershipDevelopmentProgram_202/Course3Becominga7CupsLeader_2491/Course3Discussion5DiversityCulturalDifferencesandSecondLanguageLearners_292697/]! [https://www.7cups.com/forum/LeadershipDevelopmentProgram_202/Course3Becominga7CupsLeader_2491/Course3Discussion5DiversityCulturalDifferencesandSecondLanguageLearners_292697/] ------------------------- 🔉 [https://coolsymbol.com/copy/Speaker_with_One_Sound_Wave_Emoji_Symbol_%F0%9F%94%89]This post is brought to you by the Leadership Development Program, find information on it here tinyurl.com/AcademyLDP [https://tinyurl.com/AcademyLDP]
Course 3, Discussion 3: When you don't get the role you want
by FrenchToast
Last post
October 28th
...See more Hello, students! Let's talk leadership! Many of you have or will apply for certain roles that interest you! And some times we get it and some times we don't! It can be difficult to find out that we didn't get the role, but we can control how we react to it. Here are some DOs and DON'Ts: - DO talk to the leader of the role that you applied for and get some input on what you can/need to do in order to get the role next time! Be aware though most leaders of these roles are busy so give it some time! - DON'T bring the issue into the support rooms. If you are upset, talking to a peer supporter about how you are feeling is ok! - DO take some self-care, self-care is good for any occasion but its best to deal with those feelings of failure or disappointment outside of 7 cups, things like going on your member account can be so helpful to overcome some of these feelings - DON'T think that you are obligated to stay on 7 cups right after finding out bad news, especially if you are in LSR/TL and you see other listeners who have gotten the role that you wanted! It can be hard to deal with and it can cause unneeded jealousy or hurt on your part! Not everyone is like this but if you think that this is a possibility that you can think this way staying away might be a great option! - DON'T take it personally, everyone is ready at different times. It can be hard for us to realize this but just because someone got the role and they might have been here in less or the same amount of time doesn't mean that you personally are ready! Everyone grows and accomplishes things at different times! - DO get a mentor, in general its a good idea to get a mentor but for things like your goals on 7 cups mentors can be great and helpful! They can give you feedback, do mock chats with you, and overall help you with your goals as I said before! - DON'T think you have to apply for every role and every team out there! There is time you don't have to apply for everything! Its super easy to burnout that way, and that can lead to more "rejection" and hurt that none of us want! *Never let not getting a role the first time discourage you! You will be told when you can apply again and use the feedback that you get to better yourself when you can/decide that you are ready to! practice makes perfect none for us are perfect and no one will ever be! Its a good thing to remember no matter your role as a listener your help is greatly appreciated and you are still helping so many people!* ✒️Question: If you find out you were not given a role, how should you respond? What would you say to the leader who has informed you? ✒️ Please reply to at least 1 of your peers in this thread with encouraging or supportive words! ❗After fulfilling the requirements of this post, please check out the next post here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/LeadershipDevelopmentProgram_202/Course3Becominga7CupsLeader_2491/Course3Discussion4OneKeyMetric_292696/]! [https://www.7cups.com/forum/LeadershipDevelopmentProgram_202/Course3Becominga7CupsLeader_2491/Course3Discussion4OneKeyMetric_292696/] ------------------------- 🔉 [https://coolsymbol.com/copy/Speaker_with_One_Sound_Wave_Emoji_Symbol_%F0%9F%94%89]This post is brought to you by the Leadership Development Program, find information on it here tinyurl.com/AcademyLDP [https://tinyurl.com/AcademyLDP]
Course 3, Discussion 2: Accepting and Providing Feedback
by FrenchToast
Last post
October 28th
...See more If you prefer a video/audio explanation, please watch this video. * View video here [https://youtu.be/6QupnaPvz4Q] Some reasons why accepting feedback is important: * It helps us improve our craft/skills/ourselves * We become aware of our own short comings. * We can learn how others may perceive us. Reasons why it can be challenging to hear constructive feedback: * We might associate it with who we are as a whole. * We may think the person giving it has lost respect for us. * It can hurt our ego. The choice is yours! Are you willing to deal with discomfort for your greater good? If so then constructive feedback is an essential tool you must utilize. Now let's see how to give feedback! If you prefer a video/audio explanation, please watch this video. * View video here [https://youtu.be/wtl5UrrgU8c] Steps to give useful feedback: * Sandwich it between genuine positive feedback. * Don’t do it too often. Remember a person can only accept so much constructive feedback before it drains them. Use it sparingly. * Ask yourself what you are communicating is beneficial to the person or your own personal preference. Only provide feedback if it will help the person. Let's practice giving constructive feedback. This is the situation. Username: CoffeePerson198 Positive traits: is punctual, responds in under 24 hours, cares about people and is empathetic. Areas of improvement: Is not completing assigned task for 3 weeks, not communicating with you (the leader) why the task is not being completed. ✒️ You are a leader of the team and have been tasked with giving constructive feedback. Please draft a message of no less than two sentences using the sandwich method (praise + constructive feedback + praise). ✒️ Please reply to at least 1 of your peers in this thread with encouraging or supportive words! ❗After fulfilling the requirements of this post, please check out the next post here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/LeadershipDevelopmentProgram_202/Course3Becominga7CupsLeader_2491/Course3Discussion3Whenyoudontgettheroleyouwant_292695/]! [https://www.7cups.com/forum/LeadershipDevelopmentProgram_202/Course3Becominga7CupsLeader_2491/Course3Discussion3Whenyoudontgettheroleyouwant_292695/] ------------------------- 🔉 [https://coolsymbol.com/copy/Speaker_with_One_Sound_Wave_Emoji_Symbol_%F0%9F%94%89]This post is brought to you by the Leadership Development Program, find information on it here tinyurl.com/AcademyLDP [https://tinyurl.com/AcademyLDP]
Course 3, Discussion 1: Service Leadership at 7 Cups
by FrenchToast
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October 28th
...See more The term Service leadership [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Servant_leadership] (based on the philosophy of servant leadership, in which the main goal of the leader is to serve). Sometimes leaders or community members who help with projects receive high praise for their efforts (and they all deserve it) but this is never to take away or undermine the contributions of listeners who fly a little bit more under the radar. How one chooses to spend their volunteer time on 7 Cups is up to them & we love you all the same! We've long said that if you want to be a mentor, be a mentor, eventually you'll get a badge. These service leadership roles are incredibly important to the functionality of our community. The individuals in these posts do an excellent job helping to keep our community safe and positive. I am very thankful for them. Service leadership is simply about where you plan to spend your time. To those of you out there who focus 100% on member chats, we LOVE YOU! To those of you out there who focus on community programs, we LOVE YOU TOO! All of these contributions are equally valuable and important. As a collective community, our aim is to honor your contributions, no matter where or how they manifest. In this vein, my hope is that you will remember 3 key things: 1. Self-care - always! Make sure self-care is baked into your volunteer work here 2. Don't take on more than you are able. If you don't have the bandwidth to do something, you owe it to yourself and the community to say no. It is 100% okay to say no. (And if you are asking someone to help you with a project, please do not get upset if someone has to say no.) 3. Remember that 7 Cups is an ecosystem. Every single contribution matters! If you'd like to be in a service leadership role, my advice would be: 1. Pay attention to how others are contributing 2. Figure out what gets you excited in the community! 3. Once you have an idea of what gets you excited, dive in! You dont need to have a mentor badge to help out, get involved & start learning. 4. If you're not sure how to get involved, you can chat with a mentor [https://www.7cups.com/listener/listenerMentors.php] or sign up for listener coaching [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd7iMwmOfMPM1KTSjFz3OTPFDOF30agKeBeahUl5cj5f8ahKQ/viewform]. 5. Once you feel comfortable with your area of attention, apply for the appropriate mentor track. ✒️ Question: What do you think of the idea of service leadership? Can you list one example of service leadership you have seen on 7 Cups? ✒️ Please reply to at least 1 of your peers in this thread with encouraging or supportive words! ❗After fulfilling the requirements of this post, please check out the next post here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/LeadershipDevelopmentProgram_202/Course3Becominga7CupsLeader_2491/Course3Discussion2AcceptingandProvidingFeedback_292694/]! [https://www.7cups.com/forum/LeadershipDevelopmentProgram_202/Course3Becominga7CupsLeader_2491/Course3Discussion2AcceptingandProvidingFeedback_292694/] ------------------------- 🔉 [https://coolsymbol.com/copy/Speaker_with_One_Sound_Wave_Emoji_Symbol_%F0%9F%94%89]This post is brought to you by the Leadership Development Program, find information on it here tinyurl.com/AcademyLDP [https://tinyurl.com/AcademyLDP]

This is a sub-community for the Leadership Development Program. The program is designed to help you become a strong leader. Each course is created to get you to focus on the leader in you and to give you theoretical and practical knowledge of becoming a leader. It also teaches you interpersonal skills, problem-solving, building a community, and even basic leadership principles.

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- For listeners: Verified Listener badge or at least have applied to become a VL (in progress)
- For members: No newbie badge, Appreciated Voice badge

The program’s duration can be either 6 weeks or 8 weeks and we onboard new trainees every Monday. So please apply 5 days before the Monday you wish to join. You can apply here!

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