Course 3, Discussion 1: Service Leadership at 7 Cups
The term Service 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 or sign up for listener coaching.
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?
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What do you think of the idea of service leadership? Can you list one example of service leadership you have seen on 7 Cups?
I think the idea is about how the leaders volunteer their time and dedication to the Cups to build a better community and support others. An example would be mentorship in any programs, in which they have supported and guided me throughout the journeys :)
@FrenchToast
✒️ 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?
I have always loved the idea of service leadership. I see it come into play so much here on 7Cups. I see it in Room Supporters, Listener Room Supporters, Forum Supporters, as well as in the Peer Appreciation Team. I see service leadership within the PAT team all the time. Though they post other people's words and put their flair on the message, everyone who contributed to the post is recognized and thanked, and I just love that!!
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@Bella20
i love that you used PAT as an example!
@FrenchToast
✒️ 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?
I love the idea of service leadership. The idea of service leadership being putting the needs of others first and helping people develop to their fullest potential.
One example of service leadership I have seen on 7 Cups is all the different aspects of the platform aligning together to cultivate the values and mission behind why 7 Cups was founded.
@FrenchToast
✒️ 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?
I understand that service leadership is about wanting to serve others. An example I've seen of this are the 7Cups leaders that serve on this very subcommunity/discussion forums.
@whimsicalCloud4661
So very true. It takes a great number of individuals - both members and listeners to help the communities to grow and to meet the needs of our membership in the forum communities.
@FrenchToast
✒️ 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?
I see this around 7 Cups a great deal. For example, those who are moderating and leading chat discussing in the group rooms, or those who are leading topic based community areas such as Depression or trauma forum areas. I see this in the teams that provide support to new listeners and new members. I see people who bring out the best in others by giving of themselves, who meet needs and who challenge others to grow.
@FrenchToast
Yo yo
Service leadership emphasizes that every role, whether highly visible or more behind-the-scenes, is crucial to the well-being and functionality of the community. By valuing and recognizing all contributions, service leadership fosters an inclusive and supportive environment.
One example of service leadership I've observed on 7 Cups is the role of the Community Builders. These individuals often work behind the scenes to create, maintain, and enhance community programs that provide support and engagement for members.
@alllrightyyyyyy
I completely agree! Service leadership ensures every role, whether visible or behind-the-scenes, is vital to our community. The work of Community Builders on 7 Cups perfectly embodies this, as they enhance support and engagement for everyone.
@FrenchToast
✒️ 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?
Service leadership is a powerful approach where leaders prioritize serving others, fostering a supportive and collaborative community. On 7 Cups, a standout example is Listener Leaders who mentor new listeners. They dedicate time to create training programs and offer guidance, ensuring new listeners feel confident and supported. This commitment to helping others grow exemplifies true service leadership, benefiting the entire community. The contributions of all members, whether in mentoring or in direct member support, are equally valued and essential to the platform’s success.
@wishfulForest1871
I heavily agree 😎
@wishfulForest1871
i agree
@FrenchToast
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?
Service Leadership seems more like a leader that shares power and also puts their team first, as well as guiding people to be well developed and increases team performance. I have not taken any time to know any example of service leadership to list, but i can say that I have mentors that made sure that I am doing well or what I need to review on my Active Listen quiz. I am sure that my mentors definitely took their time to pay attention to how others are contributing in 7 Cups.
@casterDjack totally agree with your idea of service leadership
@FrenchToast an example of service leadership I´ve seen is forum leaders
@Cynthialy
agreed : )
I think that all leadership roles are very important. The 7 cups community is an ecosystem and everyone has a role. For example we can be a mentor if we want.
@patientShell1003
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