Eat Sleep Work Repeat - better workplace culture Turning your team into a tribe
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Dec 6, 2024 
Michael Morris, a behavioral scientist at Columbia University and author of the award-nominated book 'Tribal', shares fascinating insights into building cohesive teams. He discusses the importance of peer, hero, and ancestor codes that bond individuals within groups. Morris explores how cultural backgrounds influence workplace dynamics and collaboration. He highlights the significance of storytelling and in-person interactions for team unity, drawing on examples from organizations like Harley-Davidson. His strategies provide a roadmap for fostering strong, engaged teams.
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Tribal Cohesion
- Being part of a tribe energizes us and elevates individuals and groups.
- Cohesive teams benefit from increased motivation and performance.
Peer Instincts & Workplace Norms
- Peer instincts are shaped by workplace norms, like lunch habits and meeting punctuality.
- These norms create culture, especially during transitions like the return-to-office movement.
Diplomatic Parking Tickets
- UN diplomats' parking ticket violations correlated with their home countries' corruption levels.
- This shows how ingrained cultural codes influence behavior, even in new environments.
