The Art of Community

The Art of Community (2016) distills seven ancient principles –⁠ Boundary, Initiation, Rituals, Temple, Stories, Symbols, and Inner Rings –⁠ to show how leaders can cultivate belonging in the workplace. It blends three thousand years of history and modern insight to help communities thrive while also providing practical tools to defeat loneliness and build lasting connection.

• Team leaders and managers looking to foster a sense of community and belonging
• Startup founders and entrepreneurs seeking to build strong internal cultures
• Anyone interested in community-building and experience design

Charles Vogl is an author, speaker, and adviser who develops leadership programs within organizations like Airbnb, LinkedIn, Twitch, Amazon, and the US Army. He previously worked as a full-time volunteer at a homeless shelter in California, served in the US Peace Army Corps in Zambia, and organized worker advocacy efforts in New York. Vogl is also a founding member of the Google Vitality Lab, a project that promotes wellness and leadership development.