Teaching leaders to connect the people they care about using the world’s oldest ideas.
This is how we create strength, resilience and adaptability in a broken world.
What is community?
Community is when two or more people share a mutual concern for each other’s welfare. It is created one invitation at a time.
I work with leaders who work on high stakes outcomes in a dynamic context. This includes challenges in higher education, radical shifts in the tech and innovation landscape, and even global conflict.
I teach leaders the wisdom and principles to build deep community that leads to greater resilience, innovation, and connectedness among the people we care about and are critical for success. This includes advising some of the world’s most influential organizations.
You can find my books to develop leadership and resources to support your growth on this site right now.
Books
The Art of Community
The Art of Community is an insightful guide for leaders seeking to build a culture of belonging in any organization, field, or movement.
Storytelling for Leadership
Storytelling for Leadership teaches the principles of storytelling for those who want to authentically inspire others to join a personal or organizational vision or mission.
Building Brand Communities
Building Brand Communities distills key lessons to create engaged and effective communities by growing mutual concern, expressing common values, and sharing experiences.
“Charles’ work is powerfully insightful and by far the most practical guide to building authentic community we’ve found. We’re excited to invest the shared wisdom into practices that drive employee health and wellbeing worldwide!”
— Newton Cheng, DIRECTOR, Global Health & Performance, Google
“In an increasingly lonely world, Charles provides a well-lit path to authentic community. In the media world, you are only as good as the user communities you build. It’s not easy. But if you follow the lessons imparted by Charles, you can be very good indeed.”
— Eric Schurenberg, CEO, Fast Company & Inc.
“I'm blown away by the relevance and instructive support of Charles' work for our mission, which is to collaborate. I recognize whole areas where we can be more effective in supporting employees and colleagues. I'm already sharing his work across our organization and beyond.”
— RUSTY ROBERTSON, CO-FOUNDER, STAND UP 2 CANCER | CO-FOUNDER, ROBERTSON SCHWARTZ AGENCY
Work With Charles
Leadership Development Program
I offer experiential workshops and extended support cohorts that engage leaders in bringing the principles of belonging and community building to their organizations.
Keynote Speaking
I’m available for a limited number of speaking engagements, workshops, and webinars on creating connections and inspiring action in both physical and digital communities.
Advising
I work with leaders on developing pilot programs that establish deeper relationships among the people important for an organization’s success and world wellbeing.
Online Seminars
I offer live, multi-session online seminars to facilitate deeper learning conversations and provide powerful tools for creating enriching and supportive relationships.
Podcast
Old Wisdom New Era
The Old Wisdom New Era podcast explores the life-changing lessons that form us and give our lives meaning through both desperate and happy times. The conversations explore the experiences and insights that lead us toward maturity.
Articles
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