Michael Morris

Michael W. Morris, PhD, is a Professor of Psychology and Leadership at Columbia Business School. He is a renowned researcher in the field of cultural psychology and decision-making. Morris studies how culture shapes the way we think and how our "tribal" instincts influence our behavior in business and politics.\n\nHe is the author of Tribal: How the Cultural Instincts That Divide Us Can Help Us Unite. Morris argues that humans are hardwired to form peer groups ("tribes"). While this is often seen as a source of conflict, Morris contends that our tribal instincts are also the key to cooperation. He explores how leaders can harness these instincts to build stronger teams and bridge divides, rather than letting them tear organizations apart.