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on September 13, 2016
This book is a noteworthy PRACTICAL guidebook for making meaningful change in the communities around you. I think Vogl does a great job of bringing structure and clarity to a sometimes vague topic, giving the reader easy frameworks and tools for developing community. What I found so interesting was how immediately applicable the ideas were to so many different parts of my life--how to strengthen an endeavor to build a stronger neighborhood group, how to help me at work leading a cross-functional software team, how to create a stronger sense of belonging for myself in communities I'm a member of like weight watchers, how to make extended family gatherings more meaningful for participants. I had that "Duh! Of course!" moment many times reading this book because the points make so much sense, but you've never heard anyone lay them out in a way you could understand. Anyone interested in building a greater sense of belonging for themselves or for those in continue around them will find these simple "duh" moments immediately actionable and the frameworks worth revisiting again and again!! You don't realize how much you're muddling through these issues until you see how easy it can be.
on September 14, 2016
A great read about what it takes to turn a group or an organization into a community. The concepts are very broadly applicable, to where I've immediately found ways to apply pieces of the discussion to the workplace, a casual sports league, a common-interest club, and even as a coach. While the book offers a more formalized framework and worksheet to think through the development of community, you'll catch yourself finding ways to implement or address issues even as you're just reading through the text.
Working in the Silicon Valley area, these ideas become incredibly important in a highly competitive labor market. Most companies can't compete with the big boys of tech, who are able to throw money and stock at potential hires, and many more employees are starting to look for a sense of belonging and purpose in their work day. If you don't adjust and become a place where people WANT to work, you may find yourself losing your best talent to the companies that have figured out how to build their internal community.
Working in the Silicon Valley area, these ideas become incredibly important in a highly competitive labor market. Most companies can't compete with the big boys of tech, who are able to throw money and stock at potential hires, and many more employees are starting to look for a sense of belonging and purpose in their work day. If you don't adjust and become a place where people WANT to work, you may find yourself losing your best talent to the companies that have figured out how to build their internal community.
on September 17, 2016
I just recommended this book today over lunch with a friend. She is a neighbor of mine who is constantly creating communities of her own. She's good at breaking down the barriers that separate people creating a space where connection and belonging can occur. As I left her driveway she handed me an invitation to her annual Octoberfest that she hosts. I recommended the book to her because I think it has the potential to take her raw and innate ability and make it more conscious and more effective.
I sought out this book because I administer a facebook community and wanted to see if I could enhance the sense of belonging with the members. Charles Vogl has given me a road map to do so. For example, because of the Symbol principle and the Inner Ring principle I have selected a strategy to reward members for their contributions. It is my intention to create a greater sense of belonging and connection with those who are most active in the community. Anyone who runs a membership site must read this book. The book has given me practical (and fun) ideas I would not have thought about on my own.
Lastly we are entering a new age. In my opinion, the "Information" age with its ability to digitally connect us has up until now made us all more isolated. There is a real hunger for deep connection and belonging. This book is a talisman of the coming of a new age of "Community". Vogl has collated the ancient wisdom of rituals and story telling and packaged it for the needs of the current age.
I sought out this book because I administer a facebook community and wanted to see if I could enhance the sense of belonging with the members. Charles Vogl has given me a road map to do so. For example, because of the Symbol principle and the Inner Ring principle I have selected a strategy to reward members for their contributions. It is my intention to create a greater sense of belonging and connection with those who are most active in the community. Anyone who runs a membership site must read this book. The book has given me practical (and fun) ideas I would not have thought about on my own.
Lastly we are entering a new age. In my opinion, the "Information" age with its ability to digitally connect us has up until now made us all more isolated. There is a real hunger for deep connection and belonging. This book is a talisman of the coming of a new age of "Community". Vogl has collated the ancient wisdom of rituals and story telling and packaged it for the needs of the current age.
on January 7, 2017
I would recommend this book to anyone trying to gain a better understanding of what makes communities, whether this is a group of friends or a national organization, strong and meaningful. If you are the leader of a community or someone in search of a group you belong to, the elements of community that Charles Vogl lays out will stick with you. I began to think of the friend groups, student organizations and even social movements I consider myself to be a part of and tried to project the seven principles for belonging onto them. It became clear that the groups that made an effort to uphold some of these elements were the ones I felt the strongest sense of membership to. What I struggled with as I read through this was accepting that there is ultimately no magic formula to attaining strong bonds between people with shared values. Each community will grow with time on its own grounds and while there are principles to bear in mind while trying to strengthen a community, there will be trial and error. That applies to everything, but it is still hard to remember in a world that seems to hold on to instant gratification.
the author highlights how he felt disconnect from having a sense of community and how we have all felt like that. He then expoun
on September 13, 2016
The art of community is a quick and enlightening read. First, the author highlights how he felt disconnect from having a sense of community and how we have all felt like that. He then expounds more the importance of community, especially in day where our relationships are growing further apart.
I would say that the book is essential for anyone looking to be an influential member of society. It talks about a lot of ideas and principles that seem common sense, but the author does a great job of defining them and showing how many of our communities do not do the things that would enable them to flourish.
Personally, I found applications to my personal life, workplace, family, and spiritual life. It gave me a new excitement to be a "leader" within the communities I am a part of, and to do some of the essential things in other communities to make sure they are flourishing.
I would say that the book is essential for anyone looking to be an influential member of society. It talks about a lot of ideas and principles that seem common sense, but the author does a great job of defining them and showing how many of our communities do not do the things that would enable them to flourish.
Personally, I found applications to my personal life, workplace, family, and spiritual life. It gave me a new excitement to be a "leader" within the communities I am a part of, and to do some of the essential things in other communities to make sure they are flourishing.
the value of boundaries and how to create development and progress without the worst excesses of exclusivity
on September 15, 2016
Disclosure: I personally know the author, Charles Vogl.
'The Art of Community' is an engaging work on how we can thoughtfully and purposefully establish meaningful connections with others. Mr. Vogl's principles are memorable and move beyond the common pitfall of vague platitudes. There are a number of particularly valuable insights I've drawn from the work - for example, the value of boundaries and how to create development and progress without the worst excesses of exclusivity. It is rewarding to see those and other principles at work around me and to ask myself how I can better incorporate them myself.
So much of the meaning of our lives is found in others - in community. It is no accident that Mr. Vogl quotes Thomas Merton:
"In the end, it is the reality of personal relationships that saves everything."
'The Art of Community' is an engaging work on how we can thoughtfully and purposefully establish meaningful connections with others. Mr. Vogl's principles are memorable and move beyond the common pitfall of vague platitudes. There are a number of particularly valuable insights I've drawn from the work - for example, the value of boundaries and how to create development and progress without the worst excesses of exclusivity. It is rewarding to see those and other principles at work around me and to ask myself how I can better incorporate them myself.
So much of the meaning of our lives is found in others - in community. It is no accident that Mr. Vogl quotes Thomas Merton:
"In the end, it is the reality of personal relationships that saves everything."
on September 18, 2016
The hunger for connection and community in our lives is real and we need our modern institutions to not only provide us goods and services to help us meet our most basic needs, but also fulfill our deepest desires. The Art of Community is the philosophical tome to help us understand how we can be more intentional and thoughtful in our design of communities - to help us feel connected at work, to the products and services we buy and sell, and to the global society we all live in. If you are a business leader or entrepreneur who seeks to build community, as an end to itself, as a means to achieving more impact and as a source of competitive advantage, this book should be well worth your time and money.
on September 15, 2016
By 'coincidence' I heard about the writer Charles through a friend and because I was creating a project that is fully based upon communities I was interested in reading about it. After a very personal and touching introduction I was hooked on the book and I truly think it is an amazing read and highly recommend it to you. Even reading it made more more connected to myself, the project we are working on and I suddenly see the power of communities all around me and not only see it for my project but for my life. You are very welcome to join this community that is talking about what communities can do to change the world for the better!
on September 13, 2016
Fantastic book. Charles has done an excellent job distilling years of research, personal experience, and stories from a diverse group of community leaders into a powerful, engaging read. I'll be recommending this to all of my peers and colleagues!
