Michael W. White

Mike White is a Ph.D. Candidate in the Management Division (Organizational Behavior Track) at Columbia Business School. 

His research investigates the antecedents and consequences of inclusivity in organizations, often through the lens of how emotions—such as awe—shape how people engage with their work and with one another. Specifically, he focuses on the psychological and behavioral processes that enable people and organizations to thrive, examining how inclusivity is fostered, the conditions that sustain it, and the outcomes it shapes for individuals, relationships, and organizations. In examining these forces, he offers theoretical and practical insights into how employees and leaders can cultivate conditions that allow people to flourish at work.

Prior to joining Columbia Business School, he graduated summa cum laude from Elmhurst University with a BS in Psychology and Philosophy and a minor in Biology.