15 Minutes to Better Thinking: Practical Insights from Katy Milkman's "How to Change" with Charles Good | The Good Leadership Podcast #201

Today, we unpack the book "How to Change" by Katy Milkman.In this book profile, we examine how understanding these barriers - from getting started to building confidence - can transform our approach to personal and professional development. Charles breaks down the psychology behind why traditional approaches often fail and introduces evidence-based strategies that actually work.Key topics include:• The power of the "fresh start effect" and how to leverage psychological reset moments• Understanding and outsmarting present bias through temptation bundling• Converting laziness from an enemy into an ally through strategic defaults• Building sustainable habits by linking new behaviors to existing routinesHow to Change Book: https://www.katymilkman.com/book-Website and live online programs: http://ims-online.comBlog: https://blog.ims-online.com/Podcast: https://ims-online.com/podcasts/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlesagood/Twitter: https://twitter.com/charlesgood99Chapters:(00:00) Introduction(01:25) Why Traditional Change Advice Fails(02:30) Tool: The Fresh Start Effect(03:35) Technique: Using Identity Labels(04:30) Understanding Present Bias(05:10) Tool: Temptation Bundling Strategies(07:00) Tool: Commitment Devices(08:00) Technique: Implementation Intentions(09:30) Leveraging Laziness(11:15) Tool: Building Confidence Through Advice(13:00) Conclusion