Leadership Development Program - Latest Information Post (2026)
Hi everyone! Do you aspire to be a more effective leader and make a tangible impact? The 7 Cups Leadership Development Program (LDP) equips individuals with the necessary skills to excel in leadership roles, both within the dynamic environment of 7 Cups and beyond.

"It truly changed my outlook on what really makes up a leader. From identifying my strengths and aptitudes to conflict resolutions, I was able to learn more about myself in so many ways. I didn't just learn how to be a leader, but also a more ethical and courteous person." - Nerdtastic01
"I am a listener and leader on the site, it has been one amazing experience to serve in the roles. LDP has been an enriching experience in exploring my leadership aptitude as well as honing my leadership skills . Overall a great experience, with wonderful mentors ready to support us anytime during the whole program." - Sunisshiningandsoareyou
Why should you join LDP?
- Become a More Effective Leader: Develop the skills and knowledge to lead with confidence and make a positive impact.
- Boost Your Self-Awareness: Gain a deeper understanding of your strengths and weaknesses to become a more strategic and well-rounded leader.
- Master Essential Leadership Principles: Learn the fundamentals of communication, motivation, and delegation to build high-performing teams.
- Navigate Diverse Teams: Develop cultural competency to lead and inspire individuals from all backgrounds.
What does the LDP offer?
- In-depth learning of personal strengths and weaknesses and how they impact your leadership skill
- Focused content on cultural diversity
- In-depth study of building and maintaining thriving communities as a leader
- An in-depth look into foundational leadership principles
- Introduction to leadership on 7 Cups and the opportunity to acquire a leadership role before graduation from the program.
- Key content learned in the program
- Gaining self-awareness through personality tests (Myers & Briggs, The Big 5 and the Enneagram)
- In-depth knowledge of building and maintaining communities
- Supporting fellow trainees
- Components of personal leadership
- Study of foundational leadership principles
- Lessons on cultural diversity
- Obtaining a leadership role
The program is best suited for
- Users interested in improving their self-awareness
- Users interested in understanding the dynamics of thriving communities
- Users interested in learning how to become great leaders
- Users interested in service leadership
- Users interested in joining leadership roles at 7 Cups
- Users looking to expand their knowledge of diversity and cultural acceptance
- Users who are already active in the community but wish to contribute more in a leadership role
- Users looking to advance in their leadership roles on or outside 7 Cups
Requirements to join
Listeners: Either be a verified listener or be eligible to become one. You can find information on how to become one here.
Members
- Member account that is older than two weeks on 7 Cups. You can apply even before as long as your account will be two weeks old before the desired start date.
- Have made 20 forum posts (do note the number includes any replies you have made)
You can find your joining date and the number of forum posts you made on your profile page.

--> Important Note: No behavior reports in the past 8 weeks. If you do get behavior reports during the program duration, you may not be able to graduate. This is because you can not complete the practical part of LDP (having a leadership role) if you have behavior reports or get them during the duration of the program. Additionally, have a minimum of 3 hours per week to dedicate to the program for the chosen duration
Updated requirements to join on November 12, 2024
@Hope
This information will definitely help me.
@Hope
we clicked on how to become a listener it would not allow us to read that we ready to take this course now that we dealt with some health stuff not filled out the apply form yet
@Hope
question is this at own pace or set at like each week have to do the lessons we not become a listener yet but thinking about that too and would do that as first step but wanted to know answer to the question too thank you
@stormieandpaws
At your own pace!
@Hope
thank you that would work for us :)
@Hope
This sounds like such a meaningful journey growing as a leader while learning more about yourself. I love that it focuses on self-awareness, cultural diversity, and real leadership skills. Thank you for sharing this, Hope! 🌹 I'm inspired to apply and grow with this community."
@Hope Thank you for this post! Just a quick query: Is this course same as Group Leadership Dynamics and Development programme or different? I noticed that name GLDD isnt coming up on academy
@GoldenRuleJG
This is not GLDD. GLDD is no longer available but a course version of it can be found as Group Dynamics Course.
@Hope thanks for letting me know! ✨
@Hope this seems as a wonderful opportunity for growth and self awareness!