Dan Coyle

Dan Coyle, journalist and bestselling author of The Culture Code and Flourish, studies how groups create connection and purpose. He recounts a Paris longest-table dinner that sparked neighborhood action, Norwich, Vermont’s informal ‘daisy chain’ that breeds athletes, and Alaskan rituals that forge deep cooperation. The conversation highlights simple practices that awaken self-organization, shared activity, and lasting community bonds.

Dan Coyle, journalist and bestselling author who studies how groups thrive, shares vivid stories of communal magic. He describes a Paris long-table that sparked neighborhood self-organization. He explores Norwich’s collective child-rearing that breeds Olympians. He reflects on Alaska rituals, the power of shared hardship, and why action and letting go beat overplanning.

Dan Coyle, an expert on talent and culture, discusses his new book, Flourish, which explores the art of joyful and meaningful growth. He reveals that life is not a treasure hunt, but rather about creating treasure. Coyle elaborates on the importance of sharing growth, the role of attention systems in our lives, and how simple rituals can significantly enhance connection in communities. He also shares intriguing anecdotes, like a deli's choice to turn down Disney, highlighting the power of commitment and authenticity in fostering flourishing relationships.