How Tribalism Can Unite Us w/ Dr. Michael Morris
I had a great chat with Dr. Michael Morris about the benefits of tribalism.
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You often hear that tribalism is bad. But Dr. Michael Morris sees it differently. Dr. Morris is a professor of leadership at the Columbia business School and also serves as a professor in the psychology department at Columbia. In his new book “Tribal: How the cultural instincts that divide us can help bring us together”, Dr. Morris has a bit of a different take on tribalism than the prominent narrative. He argues that human tribal instincts are not bugs in the system, but are actually distinguishing features of our species that create rich cultures that drive many of our greatest achievements. In essence, Dr. Morris argues that tribal psychology is our best hope for social change. We also discuss the three tribal instincts and practical applications for workplace inclusion, individual well-being, uniting different tribes, and cultural change more broadly. This was a really informative episode with a giant in the field of psychology. So without further ado, I bring you Michael Morris.
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