Keyword: tribalism
The Tribal Nature of Medicine In this video, Dr. Victoria Brazil discusses tribalism in medicine and how this affects healthcare teams and ultimately patient care. The article further discusses types of teams and offers guidance for building a cohesive and functional healthcare team that is inclusive, rather than exclusive to other "tribes."
Are human brains hardwired to recognize some groups of people as friends and others as enemies? The concept of tribalism dates back hundreds of centuries, evolving from violent warfare to aggressive sports. Humans exhibit an innate need to relate and group, subsequently leading to issues of both minor subconscious and major conscious prejudice.
The Roots of Tribalism - Lack of Empathy Meebo cofounder Seth Sterberg describes watching tribalism unfold in the workplace and unveils his strategy to discount such issues by encouraging his employees to empathize with each other's personal struggles.