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/successstoryCharles 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 Linkshttps://www.instagram.com/charlesduhigg/https://twitter.com/cdugigg/https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlesduhigg/ ➡️ Bookshttps://www.amazon.com/Supercommunicators-Unlock-Secret-Language-Connection/dp/0593243919https://www.amazon.com/Power-Habit-What-Life-Business/dp/081298160X ➡️ Podcast SponsorsHubspot - https://hubspot.com/  NordVPN - https://nordvpn.com/success/My First Million Podcast - https://www.mfmpod.comTailor Brands - https://www.tailorbrands.com/podcast35FreshBooks - https://www.freshbooks.com/pricing-offer/NordVPN - https://nordvpn.com/success/Porkbun - https://porkbun.comBank On Yourself - https://www.bankonyourself.com/scottBambooHR - https://www.bamboohr.com/freedemoNetSuite — https://netsuite.com/scottclary/Indeed - https://indeed.com/clary ➡️ Talking Points00:00 - Intro02:13 - Charles’ Wake-Up Call on Communication06:49 - Types of Conversations & Their Daily Impact11:39 - Identifying the Conversation You’re In18:33 - Sponsor Break21:25 - From Habits to Communication—What Changed?25:55 - The Most Surprising Communication Insight36:08 - Learning vs. Tough Conversations39:47 - Slowing Down for Better Conversations42:06 - Sponsor Break46:05 - Strengthening Emotional Connections47:38 - How These Skills Improved Charles’ Relationships50:35 - The Communication Challenge Charles Still Faces55:08 - The Most Underrated Communication Skill59:13 - Becoming a Supercommunicator1:00:12 - One Lesson for Charles Duhigg’s Kids