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The Unburdened LeaderEP 129: Beyond the List: Building Communities of Generosity and Mutual Care with Charles VoglWe often hear the advice, “You just need to find your community.”It sounds simple. Hopeful, even. But it can ring hollow for anyone who has tried to do it, and for those in leadership roles where they carry the additional burdens of responsibility and visibility. And it’s especially fraught advice for anyone who has experienced relational trauma.Because true community isn’t something you stumble into. It has to be built, slowly and intentionally. And it’s often uncomfortable and messy when we’re healing from experiences where reachi...2025-05-021h 26
The Big Success PodcastConnecting with Purpose: Charles Vogl on Building & Cultivating RelationshipsIn this episode of The Big Success Podcast, Charles Vogl explores the deep power of connection and what it means to truly build community in a disconnected world. Drawing from years of research and personal experience, Charles unpacks the loneliness epidemic, especially among younger generations, and reveals how authentic, intentional relationships can transform our personal and professional lives. He introduces the concept of "intimate experiences"—meaningful moments of connection that go beyond small talk—and explains how they form the bedrock of real trust, belonging, and leadership. Through vivid storytelling, powerful frameworks, and practical strategies, Charles challenges us to reth...2025-04-1646 minThe Big Success PodcastConnecting with Purpose: Charles Vogl on Building & Cultivating Relationships | TrailerComing this Wednesday on The Big Success Podcast — Charles Vogl is back for a powerful, eye-opening conversation on connection, community, and the crisis of loneliness in our modern world. In this sneak peek, Charles shares why intimate experiences—not networking events—are the real key to building meaningful relationships that last. Whether you're a leader, entrepreneur, or just someone craving deeper connection, this episode is packed with wisdom you won’t want to miss.Tune in Wednesday for the full episode and discover how intentional connection can change your life, your business, and the people around yo...2025-04-1400 min
Just Chat with DrewThe Power of Silence in a Noisy World with Charles VoglIn this engaging conversation, Drew and Charles Vogel explore themes of self-growth, the significance of travel and sacred sites, the impact of technology on human connection, and the importance of building meaningful friendships. They discuss the challenges of navigating the digital age, the value of silence and reflection, and practical strategies for fostering deeper relationships. Charles shares insights on creating intimate experiences and the concept of '3 A.M. friendships'—those trusted connections we can rely on in times of need. The conversation concludes with resources for further exploration of these themes.Takeaways Tr...2025-02-2852 min
The Good Question PodcastUnlocking Human Connection Charles Vogl On Empathy, Community Growth, & Social DynamicsIn this episode, we sit down with Charles Vogl—renowned adviser, speaker, and author of the bestselling The Art of Community. Charles brings decades of experience in fostering Community Growth and enhancing Social Engagement, collaborating with industry leaders like Amazon, Wayfair, and Meetup.com. What drives Charles? A passion for addressing Cultural Differences and strengthening Human Connection through Acts Of Kindness and Generosity. Join us to explore: The impact of Cultural Awareness on modern leadership. How understanding the Dunbar Number can transform Group Dynamics. What makes Strong Communities flourish in challenging times. Why thoughtful In...2025-01-0147 min
Finding Genius PodcastBuilding Stronger Bonds: Charles Vogl On Community, Leadership, & Connection In A Dynamic WorldIn today’s episode, we connect with Charles Vogl, an adviser, speaker, and the author of three books, including the international bestseller The Art of Community. Charles's expertise in advising and developing leadership and programs has had a global reach, with his work influencing many prominent organizations like Airbnb, LinkedIn, Twitch, Amazon, ServiceNow, Meetup.com, Wayfair, and the US Army. What’s Charles's primary goal? To instill strength, resilience, and adaptability in a world that often feels broken… Hit play to uncover: How Charles’s experience in the Peace Corps shifted his worldview. The principles...2024-12-0148 min
Dancing in the Discomfort Zone with Anne BonneyCharles Vogl: Speaker and International Best Selling Author of The Art of Community Belonging in a word that is being thrown around a lot in the workplace, and in the world. What is the impact of not having community. I think we’re seeing the backlash in some of the mental health statistics, crime, division and many other huge societal problems that we’re seeing. Charles Vogl (https://www.charlesvogl.com/) is trying to change that, and help high stakes (and other) organizations build community so they can collaborate when lives are at stake! He has 3 amazing books on the topic, but in this episode he shares several of his strategies to help bring...2024-08-2039 min
Humans of Business (former Community Life)Community Life #107 with Charles VoglToday my guest is Charles Vogl, one of the founding fathers of the community industry as we know it now, a person who influenced my professional journey a ton because of authoring The Art of Community and co-authoring Building Brand Communities with amazing Carrie Melissa Jones, a documentary filmmaker, who also produced a “New Year Baby” film that tells a story of his wife’s family that survived Cambodian genocide, and avoided death at least 3 times and all of them while pursuing justice for local human rights as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Zambia in his 20’s 🤩
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Book Summaries 2024The Art of Community Seven Principles for Belonging Charles VoglDo you belong to a community you care about and want to improve? If not, have you ever wondered how to establish or join a new community? In either case, community expert Charles Vogl can help you achieve your goals with the advice in his 2016 book, The Art of Community. Vogl covers everything from the beginning stages of community development to the roles and responsibilities of community leaders.In this guide, we’ll explain what a community is, explore some of the fundamental guidelines all communities should follow, and discuss Vogl’s advice for instituting a community meet...2024-04-2901 minJust Chat with DrewBuilding Genuine Frienships with Charles VoglOn this episode we learn steps to overcome lonilinees and to build freindships. And finding genuine friendships with people who want to build that friendship.
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MOPs & MOEsThe Art of Community with Charles VoglThis week we're diving into what it takes to build strong communities, and how many organizations (including the military) go about it completely wrong. Our guest cuts right to the heart of the issue and provides both intense criticism and practical guidelines for improving. From the crucial role of breaking bread together (yes, this ties into a DFAC conversation) to the "campfire principle" this conversation is chock full of powerful ideas for bringing groups together.
Charles Vogl’s work is used to advise and develop leadership and programs worldwide within organizations including Google, Airbnb, Li...2024-03-171h 10The Big Success PodcastThe Community Expert: The REAL reason why we're lonely and can't make friends - Charles VoglIn this episode of the Big Success podcast, Charles Vogl, an expert in community building, shares his journey from personal achievements to prioritizing deep connections and impact. Together, they explore how genuine relationships redefine success beyond wealth, emphasizing the importance of authenticity in leadership amidst societal loneliness. They discuss the "three promises" of successful community events and the role of the "elder ring" in upholding community values. Listeners gain actionable insights on fostering meaningful connections and leveraging intentional gatherings for community growth.About Charles Vogl:Charles Vogl is an adviser, speaker, and the...2024-02-1336 min
The CTO Show with Mehmet Gonullu#287 Authenticity Over Algorithms: Reclaiming Connection in the Digital Divide With Charles VoglI once believed that the pinnacle of success was a solitary journey, until I met Charles Vogl. His stories of connecting individuals and transforming communities revealed a deeper truth about the power of human bonds. As our special guest, Charles, an esteemed author and expert on leadership, shares his transition from documentary filmmaking to a beacon for community building, he unpacks the critical need for non-transactional relationships in leadership and the often-overlooked societal issue of loneliness. His insights offer a lens through which to view our own interactions, as we consider how to foster authentic connections in our personal...2024-01-241h 00
Chasing The InsightsCharles Vogl on the binding power of ritualIn this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to leadership guru Charles Vogl. Charles talks to us about the binding power of ritual: replacing the lost rituals of our new era. Charles Vogl's work is used to advise and develop leadership and programs worldwide within organizations including Google, Airbnb, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitch, Amazon, ServiceNow & Meetup.com. He has instructed and presented at organizations including The Yale Leadership Institute, The Yale Law School, The Harvard Law School, The Stanford Graduate School of Business and the US Army. He works with Google in several...2023-12-2136 min
Inside Personal Growth with Greg VoisenPodcast 1066: Building Brand Communities with Charles VoglWelcome back to another episode of Inside Personal Growth! Joining me today is one of the authors of the book Building Brand Communities: How Organizations Succeed by Creating Belonging, Charles Vogl.2023-12-0648 min
Neil Wilkins PodcastThe Art of Community, with Charles VoglInternational best selling author Charles Vogl joins Neil Wilkins on the podcast to discuss The Art of Community, Charles' book that changed the way we view connection, interpersonal relationships and the necessity for humans of being part of a community.
Neil and Charles dig deep into this subject and explore purpose, values and practical things we can all do to add value to those around us and encourage everyone to contribute to a sense of community for enhanced wellbeing for all.
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Visit Neil Wilkins http://neilwilkins.online2023-11-2142 minNeil Wilkins PodcastThe Art of Community, with Charles VoglInternational best selling author Charles Vogl joins Neil Wilkins on the podcast to discuss The Art of Community, Charles' book that changed the way we view connection, interpersonal relationships and the necessity for humans of being part of a community.
Neil and Charles dig deep into this subject and explore purpose, values and practical things we can all do to add value to those around us and encourage everyone to contribute to a sense of community for enhanced wellbeing for all.
Visit Charles Vogl http://charlesvogl.com
Visit Neil Wilkins http://neilwilkins.online2023-11-2142 min
SuperPsyched with Dr. Adam Dorsay#178 Community: Why We Need It & How to Create It | Charles VoglThe Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, has recently warned of a loneliness epidemic in the United States and has cited research suggesting that loneliness can be as toxic to our health as 15 cigarettes per day. Unfortunately, societal trends do not support people getting together in real life. Attendance at virtually all community gatherings is on the decline, whether we are referring to social groups, religious organizations, or even picnics.Sadly, our 35,000-year-old brains are not wired for the isolation we are experiencing these days. Our social brains crave community and togetherness, and even the most introverted of us need...2023-09-1942 min
Just One Question: Public Speaking PodcastGoogle External Thought Leader Charles Vogl, talks to Nick about Workplace LonelinessWe kick off the new season of JOQ with a special guest Charles Vogl. In this episode Nick and Charles discuss work place loneliness. Charles is an “External Thought Leader” for the Google School for Leaders, a project to train 20,000 Google Leaders. Charles Vogl is an author of three books, including the bestseller, The Art of Community, and most recently Building Brand Communities; he’s a speaker, and an executive advisor.2023-09-0810 min
Alexander Dawson School PodcastThe Campfire Principle with Charles VoglCharles Vogl joins Assistant Head of School Andrew Bishop and Head of School Roxanne Stansbury in an important conversation about building community and belonging in this era of loneliness. As Dawson dives into its Core Value of Belonging, Charles's concept of the Campfire Principle will guide the School's efforts to plan the events and spaces that support each student, family, and employee. Learn more about the research behind his work and how organizations and companies can reimagine how they facilitate connections. Charles is an adviser, speaker, and award-winning author of "The Art of Community" and "Building Brand...2023-09-0545 min
Beyond The Job Title | Underrepresented Career StoriesCreating Spaces For Belonging And Connection With Carrie Melissa Jones | BJT12In this episode, we are joined by the remarkable Carrie Melissa Jones, an entrepreneur, author, researcher, and trusted advisor to community-led businesses. Carrie's mission centers around fostering a profound sense of belonging for people, and throughout our conversation, she shares invaluable insights and experiences from her community management journey. (00:00) - Intro
(03:40) - Creating Belonging: Carrie's Mission in Community Management
(04:27) - Discovering Community Management: Carrie's Serendipitous Journey
(08:14) - Making Connections: Exploring Communities Through Personal Interests
(10:22) - Unexpected Lessons: Insights from Carrie's Experience Building Communities
(11:30) - Thriving Together: The Essential Ingredient for Community Success
(13:39) - D...2023-07-2746 min
The Virtual Campfire's PodcastLeadership Redefined: How To Bring Change Through The Art Of Community With Charles VoglWhen we unite our goal and society, we hold the potential of sparking a revolution, improving lives, and forging a planet where everyone can use their talents to make a significant difference. Today’s special guest is Charles Vogl—an advisor, speaker, and bestselling author renowned for his work with Google and other global organizations. Charles unveils the secret to driving efficient and sustainable change through the power of gathering people around shared values. He illuminates the Superman philosophy—a belief that individual brilliance and hard work alone can single-handedly make a significant impact. However, he challenges this notion, highli...2023-07-1040 min
Bring It In | The Future of Work, Jobs, and Education#107: Charles Vogl — Author of the International Bestseller “The Art of Community: Seven Principles for Belonging" on What It Takes to Build a Strong Community at WorkToday, we’re living in the loneliest time in history. Despite the marketing campaigns from major social media companies claiming to be able to connect with one another, technology, globalization, and urbanization have driven humanity at large to be more isolated, disconnected, and disengaged than any other time in human history.
Charles Vogl has made it his mission to help reconnect us and to build better communities.
Charles served in the U.S. Peace Corps in Sub-Saharan Africa where he worked on justice for human rights abuse and providing rural health care for his host vi...2023-06-2930 min
Community Alchemy: Tools, Tea & Antics5 | Knowledge Drop: Rituals & Relationship in CommunityIn this epsiode
Bri & V delve into rituals and their placement within the engagement strategy. They start off conversing about their own experiences with rituals and quickly get into bisecting the experiences of ritual into two separate yet equal views. They discuss harder topics around inclusivity and exclusivity as well as appropriation in relation to appreciation. Naturally, they move into the area of intention VS impact along with the learnings they found from their missteps. This conversation is a windy road emphasizing several metacognitive as well as experiential touchpoints that are typically tense to discuss with others...2023-02-2449 min
Stuttering Foundation PodcastThe Power of Group Therapy for StutteringWant to share your feedback? Send us a message!Daniel Shaw, M.S., CCC-SLP and Jack Henderson, M.S., CCC-SLP, Speech-Language Pathologists at Vanderbilt's Bill Wilkerson Center, join host Sara MacIntyre, M.A., CCC-SLP to discuss all things group therapy for stuttering. Jack and Daniel unpack group therapy in a way that makes it accessible for all comfort and competency levels and provide clinical suggestions and examples for effectively working in groups with individuals across the lifespan. They discuss the importance of cultivating and building community, the multitude of benefits the group format can both directly and...2023-02-141h 01
Cohere PodcastExamining Our Collective Relationship With AI - a Conversation With Venessa PaechVenessa Paech is an internationally regarded online community strategist with over 25 years of experience building community online. Venessa is also a PhD candidate studying the intersection of AI and community, and a global authority on communities and community management. In the first Cohere episode of 2023, Venessa joins Bill Johnston and Dr. Lauren Vargas to discuss the quickly evolving role of AI in our digital experiences, how AI is currently playing a role in online communities, and what the future may hold regarding our collective relationship with AI. Key Quote: "It's still a relationship business. It's just we now have relationships...2023-02-0647 min
CultureLab with Aga BajerCharles Vogl - Belonging at WorkBelonging is not a by-product of success - it’s a necessary condition for any team. In this episode, I am joined by one of the most distinguished experts on belonging and community building, Charles Vogl. Tune in to hear us do a deep dive into some of the foundational principles of nurturing authentic and supportive communities at work - and in life. To join CultureBrained® go to tinyurl.com/culturebrained To access our free resources and materials on cultivating thriving cultures, click here: https://www.agabajer.com/resources/2022-12-141h 01