In this book, Charles Duhigg explores the secrets of 'supercommunicators' who excel at connecting with others. He delves into the three distinct types of conversations—practical, emotional, and social—and provides practical strategies and case studies to illustrate how to recognize and navigate these conversations effectively. The book includes examples from various contexts, such as jury deliberations, CIA recruitments, and workplace interactions, to demonstrate how communication can be improved. Duhigg emphasizes the importance of active listening, identifying complex emotions, and matching the type of conversation to enhance connection and understanding.
In this book, Charles Duhigg explores the science of habit formation and change. He explains the 'habit loop' consisting of a cue, a routine, and a reward, and how understanding this loop can help in changing bad habits or forming good ones. The book includes numerous examples from various fields, such as how Procter & Gamble successfully marketed Febreze, how Alcoa transformed its business by focusing on safety, and how individuals like Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps and civil-rights hero Martin Luther King, Jr. benefited from specific habits. Duhigg argues that by harnessing this science, individuals and organizations can transform their lives and businesses[2][4][5].
#159: Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Charles Duhigg explores the impact of building habits on our lives and relationships. The episode covers the elements of a habit loop, effective strategies for creating, changing, and redirecting habits, the significance of setting realistic goals and much more. It also dive into ways to utilize the science of conversation and connection to build habits that transform you into a supercommunicator.
Charles Duhigg is the author of The Power of Habit, which spent over three years on New York Times bestseller lists, Smarter Faster Better and most recently Supercommunicators. He currently writes for The New Yorker magazine and is a former columnist and senior editor at The New York Times.
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Resources Mentioned
Charles Duhigg: Website | Email | LinkedIn
The Power of Habit
Supercommunicators
Full Show Notes
(02:41) Elements of a Habit Loop
(06:23) Ways to Create a Habit
(09:01) The Timeline to Build a Habit
(11:02) Ways to Change or Redirect Habits
(18:08) The Cookie Habit
(23:34) Importance of Setting Realistic Habits
(26:43) The Role of Keystone Habits
(31:26) How to Make Rewards Feel More Rewarding
(37:35) Create an Environment to Make the Habit Easier
(39:40) How to Create Effective To-Do Lists
(43:47) The Connection Between Communication & Habits
(47:11) Why There's No Gender Difference in Communication
(48:37) The Best Communication Habit
(53:51) An Example of a Social Conversation
(58:54) Listening During Conflict: Looping for Better Understanding
(1:00:59) Habits of a Good Conversationalist
(1:03:55) The Benefits and Value of Being a Supercommunicator
(1:05:28) Tactics to Become a Supercommunicator
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