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Book Description

Create a Culture of Belonging!

Strong cultures help people support one another, share their passions, and achieve big goals. And such cultures of belonging aren't just happy accidents - they can be purposefully cultivated, whether they're in a company, a faith institution or among friends and enthusiasts. Drawing on 3,000 years of history and his personal experience, Charles Vogl lays out seven time-tested principles for growing enduring, effective and connected communities. He provides hands-on tools for creatively adapting these principles to any group—formal or informal, mission driven or social, physical or virtual. This book is a guide for leaders seeking to build a vibrant, living culture that will enrich lives.

Winner of the Nautilus Silver Book Award in the Business and Leadership Category.

Table of Contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Dedication
  5. Contents
  6. Preface
  7. Introduction: The Inspiration for This Book
  8. Part One: Recognizing Community
    1. 1 Understanding Community
  9. Part Two: Seven Principles for Belonging
    1. The Seven Principles
    2. 2 The Boundary Principle
    3. 3 The Initiation Principle
    4. 4 The Rituals Principle
    5. 5 The Temple Principle
    6. 6 The Stories Principle
    7. 7 The Symbols Principle
    8. 8 The Inner Rings Principle
  10. Part Three: Advanced Ideas
    1. 9 Distinguishing Religion and Avoiding Cult
    2. 10 Managing Community Face-to-Face and Online
  11. Epilogue: Endings and Beginnings
  12. Beginning with Acknowledgment
  13. Last Thought
  14. Resources
    1. Appendix A: Leader Worksheets
    2. Appendix B: Dinner Community Case Study
  15. Notes
  16. Acknowledgments
  17. Index
  18. About the Author
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