Leadership Spotlight: DonaldDraper
This month we’re recognizing a mentor who wears many hats: @DonaldDraper
Don joined our community way back in 2015!! Today he is well known as a Community Mentor for the Healthy Living Subcommunity and for his work as Team Lead for pop-ups.
“He is persistent in leading Popups through ups and downs, hosts in and out. He is also persistent in spreading positivity in the community through his forum posts, For example, his reminders to smile, drink water, and hugs threads. He's serious about creating posts and delivering them in an easy-going manner.
His networking with people in the community is amazing. Idk how he does it, but seems like he knows people more than many other Leaders 😅 You're brilliant! Stay kind, stay creative, stay positive!”
“Don is a resilient leader. Their contributions to the Pop-up Discussions are remarkable. His leadership brought consistent and committed pop-up sessions every month. Their presence in the chatrooms always made an impact as he is a skillful facilitator to foster healthy and fun conversations.”
In 3 words Don is: Consistent, creative, critical thinker
He also made one of our very first growth paths!
We asked Don a few questions to get to know him better.
1. What’s your favorite quote?
"Keep going. Things have a way of working out"
2. Your proudest 7 cups achievement
Many reviews, roles, badges and honors, but nothing compares to the memorable connections we form here with kind strangers.
3. A fun fact about you!
I haven’t had a horror dream in years 👻
4. If you had one piece of advice for our community (leaders/listeners/members/whoever), what would it be?
For members - be kind to listeners too. It will only help them help you better
For listeners - help members as and when you feel best. You never know what positive impact it can make to their day/lives
For leaders - Let's not forget that ultimate goal is not the numbers/quotas, but helping people and upbringing the community.
Thank you for your service!
Have you worked alongside Don! Let us know in the replies with a shoutout!
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@Donalddraper
Donzieeeeeee, I'm so so happy and proud to see this! You're incredible in all ways possible! Keeep spreading smiles around, it's what you do the best, amongst many other wonderful things! I'm grateful to know you here (:p) *hugsssss* ❤
@Sunisshiningandsoareyou Shinyyy 🤗 I am grateful to know you as well.
You spread more smiles than me for sure hehe. (no competition). Thank you and keep being awesome 🧡
Don, congrats❤☕🥛
@Kickan75 Thank you sooo much 🧡 *sending coffee ☕*
@DonaldDraper
Hey Don,
This is very well deserved! I agree with what the others have said 100%. You are a person that I feel I can go to when I need help with something, or have a question, and you are always friendly, warm, patient and kind. A huge Thank You for being yourself and also for lending your support to Cups 💜😊
~ Sher
@Sher217 Awww. Thank you for being so kind and lending your support to cups as well. I am glad you feel that you can come to talk about anything. Coz you are 217% welcome 🧡
@DonaldDraper
Congratulations!
@amiablePeace77 Thank you matey. Your support in mindfulness subcom is unmatchable. 🧡
@DonaldDraper
Thank you for your kind words.
@DonaldDraper
Don! So happy for you, I knew you'd make it here! I have seen you as a leader and it has been amazing to see your journey. You are always there for everyone and your dedication and compassion is a gift to see. Thank you for always being a periscope for what a kind human can be like ❤️👀
@FrenchToastClub Those are some big words 😮 coming from a big hearted person. Sounds like a huge task too live up to it hehe 🧡 Thank you for all that you do as well. I have said it before and I will say it again, cups is lucky to have you.
@DonaldDraper
💐 Congratulations 🎉👏
@lovelyWaterfall2170 Thank youuu 🌻
@Heather225
Totally agree with all that was said there! @DonaldDraper You are a star 🌟❤️
@theriverissinging Thank you. But I am not used to see people 'singing' praises xD I am sure some day people will be singing em for you (here or irl or both) coz you awesome 🧡
Thank you so much for the lovely post @Heather255
@DonaldDraper Donnnnn yayyyy you're one of the funniest people I know here!! And your puns are, well, punny😛 But me knows that you are also a very dedicated and hardworking leader, and you have made popups sooooo awesome- you totally deserve the spotlight!! One big yay for the awesome Don!
@LavenderHere Thank you Lavy. It takes a funny mind too to get funny jokes hehe. And yes, popups are awesome (but not as awesome as you 🙃)
@DonaldDraper it takes a funny and awesome mind to make as funny jokes and be as kind and dedicated as you😮
@Heather225
@Donalddraper donnnyyy❤ Congratulations! I am soo happy for you and I must say this is soooo well deserved! You're a wonderful leader and lameon friend xD Thank you for *everything* ❤
@Moonlemon48 mooonyy 🧡 So happy to know that you are happy for me 🤗
Thank you for not bringing up anything lame.. Oh wait xD
Wouldn't be fair to not having you under the spotlight list @DonaldDraper 😁
You're a wonderful peer to have, and a great group leader ⭐🤗 Glad to have met you!
@ouiCherie Cherieeee 🧡 Where do I even begin?
You deserve the spotlight much much more than me. You have been working soooo hard and soooo much in the background. You along with many others on CDM or other such hidden projects.
You deserve it 🤗
(P.s. I still think it was you behind this nomination hehe. Even if it wasn't, you have been the biggest supporter and encourager for me. And I can never thank you enough for that. All I can do is send you manyyyy icecreams 🍦😅)