Michael Morris on Why We Divide and How to Reconnect
<p>In this episode of Passion Struck, host John R. Miles sits down with Dr. Michael Morris, a leading cultural psychologist and professor at Columbia University, to explore the psychology of tribalism and belonging. Drawing from his new book <a href="https://amzn.to/4efVyYz" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Tribal: How the Cultural Instincts That Divide Us Can Help Bring Us Together</em></a>, Michael explains how three evolutionary instincts—the Peer, Hero, and Ancestor Instincts—drive our group behavior, shape identity, and influence leadership. T</p><p>he conversation unpacks how these instincts manifest in politics, corporate culture, and social movements—and how understanding them can help us bridge divides, build trust, and lead intentional change. Whether you’re managing a team, navigating conflict, or trying to understand your own biases, this episode offers a powerful lens for personal and collective transformation.</p><p>Visit THIS link for the full shownotes!</p><p><strong>Go Deeper: The Ignited Life</strong></p><p><strong>If this episode stirred something in you, </strong><em>The Ignited Life</em> is where the transformation continues. Each week, I share behind-the-scenes insights, science-backed tools, and personal reflections to help you turn intention into action.</p><p>🔗 <a href="https://theignitedlife.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Subscribe at TheIgnitedLife.net</a> and get the companion resources delivered straight to your inbox.</p><p>Catch more of Michael Morris: <a href="https://business.columbia.edu/faculty/people/michael-morris" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://business.columbia.edu/faculty/people/michael-morris</a></p><p>If you liked the show, please leave us a review—it only takes a moment and helps us reach more people! Don’t forget to include your Twitter or Instagram handle so we can thank you personally.</p><p>How to Connect with John:</p><ul><li>Connect with John on Twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/John_RMiles" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@John_RMiles</a></li><li>Follow him on Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/john_r_miles/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@John_R_Miles</a></li><li>Subscribe to our <a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/85feb7a6-7f1a-4066-9a1d-a29e70386613/shows/5ceb52e3-6ac2-4698-82cb-ce8214a5be04/episodes/3d18f7e7-d47a-4a3e-99f4-a2a73f71a28d/#" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">main YouTube Channel</a> and to our <a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/85feb7a6-7f1a-4066-9a1d-a29e70386613/shows/5ceb52e3-6ac2-4698-82cb-ce8214a5be04/episodes/3d18f7e7-d47a-4a3e-99f4-a2a73f71a28d/#" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube Clips Channel</a></li></ul><p>For more insights and resources, visit www.passionstruck.com.</p><p><br></p><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.</p>
