Michael Morris

Professor, Columbia Business School

Michael Morris is the Chavkin-Chang Professor of Leadership at Columbia Business School as well as a professor in its psychology department. Outside of academia, Morris has consulted with and conducted executive training workshops for hundreds of clients across the globe, including Fortune 100 firms, governments, and the Obama and Clinton campaigns. He lives in New York City.

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The open book reveals a black and white photo of a smiling person on the left page, capturing a moment of joy. On the right page, vibrant flames burst forth in a colorful painting, igniting the canvas with instinctive energy.

The Past

The “peer instinct”: The ancient tribal instinct behind human culture

From tribal hunts to Stonehenge and into the modern day, the peer instinct helps humans coordinate their efforts and learning.