What is the definition of an Ambassador?
Hi everyone
Lately I have been pondering over what it means to be an Ambassador in WA.
When I hear the word Ambassador, immediately I think of a:
A Role Model.
A person who has achieved big things, not only for themselves but often for their country.
Someone you would admire, and want to be like.
This is the definition from the Collins Dictionary
On reading this definition, I thought about how that fits into WA.
How I saw it was, WA is the foreign country and we all represent our ourselves.
However this definition made me think, is Ambassador the right title for what WA is trying to achieve with the Ambassador system.
Time to research in WA
What is the Ambassador system in WA?
I found these two articles, which were really helpful, but got me thinking even more.
https://my.wealthyaffiliate.com/training/the-benefits-of-being-an-ambassador
https://my.wealthyaffiliate.com/kyle/blog/be-an-ambassador-at-wa-in-2015
These are the categories that are used by WA to determine your rank.
- Helper - How much you help and how timely it is within the community
- Creator - Do you blog, do you create discussions, do you create training
- Activity - How active are you within the community, do you leave comments, do you interact with new members
- Overall Member Rank - Based on a combination of the above
I was assuming you will have high numbers in all these categories if you were ranked an Ambassador in the top 25.
The strange thing is, this does not seem the case when you take a look at this.
Look at the Stats of some of the top 25 (Above)and Then look at some of the Stats of the top 100 (Below)
So you can see the huge difference, which really confuses me as I would have thought the stats would be the other way around.
So HOW does this Ambassador System REALLY work?
Don't get me Wrong
People have worked hard to become Ambassadors and I commend them for that, I am in no way saying they don't deserve to be where they are.
They are amazing helpful people (especially VickiC3), Mum has been my biggest help of all.
Becoming an Ambassador in WA
I do like the way WA does the rankings.
I do like the categories they use.
I love the philosophy of paying it forward.
I do however, have two things I think should be added to the categories as a MUST HAVE to gain rank as an Ambassador, and they are:
To have completed The Online Entrepreneur Certification (OEC) training (all 50 lessons).
To have used Site Comments and Site Feedback (and put a percentage on it).
Back to my Definition
My definition included Role Model, and that's exactly what I think an Ambassador should be.
I was actually pretty shocked to find that in the Top 25, there 7 people that have not completed The Online Entrepreneur Certification!
Another Shock
The other day I saw an Ambassador that has never used SiteFeedback!
I know none of the categories for being an Ambassador require you to use Site Feedback but it was just a little surprising.
What do you think?
I am really looking forward to hearing what your definition of an Ambassador is.
I also know some of you will enlighten me on this topic, which will be a great help.
I hope you are all well and happy in your journey.
Daisy
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Hi Daisy
We were discussing Ambassador and what it means in live chat this morning. Some interesting thoughts there too,
For me, it meant I was recognised as an overall Role Model for others and I know some of the Ambassadors are Role Models however there are always people who get there by other means and ranking systems are funny things
I love helping people and encouraging members along the way but feel there should not be a hierarchy with ranking
We are all here growing a business and helping out and we don't need ranking to help us in any way
Just my thoughts
Vicki
Hi Mum
Yes, I agree about needing or not needing the ranking.
I don't think we need it either
xx Daisy
Totally agree Vicki. I see that someone mentioned 'having enough time on your hands' in my case I run my own business, need to keep my wife happy, have grandkids that we look after, family that we interact with, bookwork that i do at night and a large garden that my wife and I look after. So my time is limited, yet i made into the ambassador list. I forgot to add that I am also building 3 websites. It's all related to time one management. Jim
That's because you deserve it Jim- You have given so much to the community here in WA
You rock!!
Vicki
Hi Daisy, I have been thinking about your post.
The term Ambassador tends to trip me up also. But if we set aside the actual word and definition what is this ranking?
I have some ideas.
A leader.
A person who puts others before themselves.
A person who quietly works for the better of the community.
A person who goes out of their way to help others when their own work is waiting to be completed.
A person who is kind but has the ability to give the hard truth when necessary.
A person who searches out the truth.
A person who seeks knowledge.
There are many more I am sure.
The sad thing is, an algorithm is just a system that has faults. .
There will always be people who dishonestly work their way around the system. We can’t waste time worrying about the bad apples. If we do then we lose site of the real purpose of a true leader.
Laura
120% plus right behind you Daisy. And I agree and have felt the same way for some time. It would be nice to think this post gets the fire it deserves.
Truth is for all we know it's all ready work in progress as Kyle and Carson do listen and continually make this place the best ever.
An Ambassador is a Proven Leader like your Mum. We are so blessed with....
Love your Realism G.
Thanks G
Yes I'm also wondering if there is some work in progress after seeing the credits offered for using site feedback.
Watch this space lol
Daisy
I've got me hawke eyes on you. Lol.
That's another thing. I feel we should pass a criteria to qualify for that platform too.
Many members and Ambassadors help others by reviewing their sites but don't necessarily use the Site Feedback platform. Many members also leave comments on sites without using the Site Comments platform.
I have left hundreds of comments for other members through Site Comments and have a 100% approval rating. I have helped others with their sites more times than I can count. I just left feedback on Site Feedback for the first time and put my site up for feedback but have not received any.
Every Ambassador doesn't do it all and create training, use chat, use Site Comments, Site Feedback, Site Content, Jaaxy, have a great website, have finished all the training (remember there are two tracks of training), have a successful business making money, help new members, answer questions etc. etc. etc. Some Ambassadors here are amazing at creating training, some use Site Comments all the time, some use Site Feedback, others welcome new members and help them out. We all do something whether you see it on display or not.
I agree that creating unrelated posts alone should not be enough to be an Ambassador.
Jessica
However, should not an “Ambassador” have at least completed the basic training? To me, this really cuts to the heart of the matter.
I can understand how you feel. I will leave the specifics of the Ambassadorship ranking algorithm to Kyle and Carson though.
No problem. It was Vicki's new site I left feedback on yesterday! I didn't know she is your Mom. She is great!!
This is a topic that has swirled around WA on a regular basis over the years. It flames up and then dies down again. I think improvements have already been made in the last few years to the ranking system however.
I have to agree that people (or Ambassadors) are not good at everything but if someone shares a great deal of the things they are blessed with, then that's good enough. They also probably strive to do other things, but their gifts fall in other categories. My 2 cents.
I am sure it has been a hot topic at times.
Not too sure if ranking is the way to go but it is what it is.
Cheers
Daisy
Yes, I did but I was busy at work and didn't have time to get back to you. I have to get to bed now for work in the morning but I didn't forget about you!
I completely agree with you. The barest minimum requirement should be to have completed the Online Entrepreneurial Training and to have actually helped others in at least site feedback. I guess putting out constant fluff blogs on WA gets you higher rankings. To me, this is a highly flawed system that needs to be addressed by Kyle.
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Great that you brought this up. I was wondering myself as the numbers don’t seem make sense but one reason could be a secret algorithm to put different weightage on those criteria. Therefore I just accept it and move along. Focus on my goals instead and keep myself in the journey, making progress towards those goals.
I love your positivity
Daisy
Thanks Stanley.