Charles Duhigg - Pulitzer Prize-Winning Journalist & Author | Master the Art of Influence + Communication

➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory Charles Duhigg is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and bestselling author who unravels the hidden forces shaping our habits, decisions, and connections. A former New York Times investigative reporter, he brings a rare blend of deep research and human storytelling to uncover what drives lasting change in individuals, teams, and societies. His books, The Power of Habit and Smarter Faster Better, explore how small shifts in behavior create powerful ripple effects, strengthening relationships, fostering collaboration, and unlocking personal and professional growth. Duhigg’s work is a guide for anyone looking to build deeper connections, transform routines, and lead with greater impact. ➡️ Show Links https://www.instagram.com/charlesduhigg/ https://twitter.com/cdugigg/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlesduhigg/  ➡️ Books https://www.amazon.com/Supercommunicators-Unlock-Secret-Language-Connection/dp/0593243919 https://www.amazon.com/Power-Habit-What-Life-Business/dp/081298160X  ➡️ Podcast Sponsors Hubspot - https://hubspot.com/   NordVPN - https://nordvpn.com/success/  My First Million Podcast - https://www.mfmpod.com  Tailor Brands - https://www.tailorbrands.com/podcast35  FreshBooks - https://www.freshbooks.com/pricing-offer/  NordVPN - https://nordvpn.com/success/  Porkbun - https://porkbun.com Bank On Yourself - https://www.bankonyourself.com/scott  BambooHR - https://www.bamboohr.com/freedemo  NetSuite — https://netsuite.com/scottclary/  Indeed - https://indeed.com/clary ➡️ Talking Points 00:00 - Intro 02:13 - Charles’ Wake-Up Call on Communication 06:49 - Types of Conversations & Their Daily Impact 11:39 - Identifying the Conversation You’re In 18:33 - Sponsor Break 21:25 - From Habits to Communication—What Changed? 25:55 - The Most Surprising Communication Insight 36:08 - Learning vs. Tough Conversations 39:47 - Slowing Down for Better Conversations 42:06 - Sponsor Break 46:05 - Strengthening Emotional Connections 47:38 - How These Skills Improved Charles’ Relationships 50:35 - The Communication Challenge Charles Still Faces 55:08 - The Most Underrated Communication Skill 59:13 - Becoming a Supercommunicator 1:00:12 - One Lesson for Charles Duhigg’s Kids Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy