Elevate with Robert Glazer Elevate Classics: Charles Duhigg on Habit Formation, Communication, and more
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Sep 11, 2025 
Charles Duhigg, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and bestselling author, shares insights on habit formation and effective communication. He emphasizes how keystone habits can instigate transformative changes in individuals and organizations. Duhigg discusses the importance of active listening and reciprocal communication, advocating for connection rather than mere persuasion. The conversation also touches on challenges in journalism today, highlighting the need for scrutiny amidst political bias, and the significance of safety and leadership in both corporate and academic settings.
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From Business School To Journalism
- Charles Duhigg switched from business school and private equity to journalism after realizing listening to This American Life was his favorite part of the day.
- He spent his second year of business school learning journalism and never looked back.
Big Break At The New York Times
- Charles credits being hired by The New York Times as his big break, where he learned investigative reporting techniques.
- Investigative reporting taught him to work long months before publication and tolerate slow timelines.
Why Apple Offshored Production
- Apple outsourced production not just for cheap labor but because China offered mid-level engineering volume and specialized supply chains.
- The U.S. has top engineers but lacks the middle-tier workforce for large-scale manufacturing.
