Group Think

Just like an individual's thoughts can determine whether he is successful or not, an entire group can be affected by "group think" which can affect the success of the entire group. Sometimes this group think empowers members of the group, and other times it pulls group members down. Individuals always have the power to chose to subscribe to the group's thinking or not, but the pressure to conform is real. Whether it be peer pressure in a small social group, a company culture, a religious group, or even an ethnic culture, or entire society, group think affects us and the choices we make as individuals. Sometimes it is a good thing and sometimes not, but it's real.

— Scott M. Stolz