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Charles Vogl is an adviser, speaker, and the author of three books, including the international bestseller The Art of Community.

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The Art of Simple Gatherings

The Simple Mistake Hosts Make When They Want People to Bond

What Twitch, the US Army, and Google Know About Belonging and Performance

The Hidden Role You’re Already Playing in Other People’s Lives

Crafting Intimate Conversations at Events

When Belonging Turns Dangerous

Escaping the Inner Ring Trap: How to Stop Chasing and Start Living

Why Most Organizations Get Tokens Wrong (And How to Fix It)

The Stories That Reveal True Community Values

GIFT: Guidelines for Military Family Community Events

More Than a Space: The Hidden Power of Temples in Community

The Price of Winning: How Competition Fuels Our Hidden Loneliness

Why Fun Matters: The Role of Play in Strong Communities

The Power of Small Groups: Building Real Community in a Digital World

From Outsider to Insider: The Role of Initiations in Community

The Guardian Interview: Lessons on Community

The Firefighter Example: Why Not Everyone Belongs in Every Space

Transform Small Talk into Deep Connections with Emotional Questions

Google Case Study

Today I Fulfilled a Dream

Head, Hand & Heart Gathering

Mirage Community: It looks like community from a distance. It’s not.

The Campfire Principle for Community

Why do Communities Need Boundaries?

Community & Accountability

Creating a Culture of Belonging: Invitations & Growth

Kubu and Belonging

Do Your People Know They Belong? (How)?

Boundaries are for Safety

Belonging in the Surf