Bücher von Charles Duhigg

The Power of Habit is a compelling book by Charles Duhigg that delves into the science behind our habits. Published by Cornerstone in 2013, this book uncovers the power of habits in our lives, explaining how they work and how they can be changed. The Power of Habit is more than just a self-help book; it is a captivating exploration of human nature and its potential for transformation. It's an essential read for anyone interested in personal development and the psychology of habits. The book is written in English.

Drawing on the latest findings in neuroscience, psychology and behavioural eco-nomics - as well as the experiences of CEOs, educational reformers, four-star generals, air-plane pilots and Broadway songwriters - this painstakingly researched book explains that the most productive people, companies and organizations don't merely act differently.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER *;From the author of The Power of Habit comes a fascinating book that explores the science of productivity, and why managing how you think is more important than what you thinkwith an appendix of real-world lessons to apply to your life. At the core of Smarter Faster Better are eight key productivity conceptsfrom motivation and goal setting to focus and decision makingthat explain why some people and companies get so much done. Drawing on the latest findings in neuroscience, psychology, and behavioral economicsas well as the experiences of CEOs, educational reformers, four-star generals, FBI agents, airplane pilots, and Broadway songwritersthis painstakingly researched book explains that the most productive people, companies, and organizations don't merely act differently. They view the world, and their choices, in profoundly different ways.A young woman drops out of a PhD program and starts playing poker. By training herself to envision contradictory futures, she learns to anticipate her opponents' misstepsand becomes one of the most successful players in the world. A group of data scientists at Google embark on a four-year study of how the best teams function, and find that how a group interacts is more important than who is in the groupa principle, it turns out, that also helps explain why Saturday Night Live became a hit. A Marine Corps general, faced with low morale among recruits, reimagines boot campand discovers that instilling a ';bias toward action' can turn even the most directionless teenagers into self-motivating achievers. The filmmakers behind Disney's Frozen are nearly out of time and on the brink of catastropheuntil they shake up their team in just the right way, spurring a creative breakthrough that leads to one of the highest-grossing movies of all time. What do these people have in common? They know that productivity relies on making certain choices. The way we frame our daily decisions; the big ambitions we embrace and the easy goals we ignore; the cultures we establish as leaders to drive innovation; the way we interact with data: These are the things that separate the merely busy from the genuinely productive.InThe Power of Habit, Pulitzer Prizewinning journalist Charles Duhigg explained why we do what we do. In Smarter Faster Better, he applies the same relentless curiosity, deep reporting, and rich storytelling to explain how we can improve at the things we do. It's a groundbreaking exploration of the science of productivity, one that can help anyone learn to succeed with less stress and struggle, and to get more done without sacrificing what we care about mostto become smarter, faster, and better at everything we do.

Who and what are supercommunicators? They're the people who can steer a conversation to a successful conclusion. They are able to talk about difficult topics without giving offence. They know how to make others feel at ease and share what they think. They're brilliant facilitators and decision-guiders. How do they do it?In this groundbreaking new book, Charles Duhigg unravels the secrets of the supercommunicators to reveal the art - and the science - of successful communication. He unpicks the different types of everyday conversation and pinpoints why some go smoothly while others swiftly fall apart. He reveals the conversational questions and gambits that bring people together. And he shows how even the most tricky of encounters can be turned around. In the process, he shows why a CIA operative was able to win over a reluctant spy, how a member of a jury got his fellow jurors to view an open-and-shut case differently, and what a doctor found they needed to do to engage with a vaccine sceptic.Above all, he reveals the techniques we can all master to successfully connect with others, however tricky the circumstances. Packed with fascinating case studies and drawing on cutting-edge research, this book will change the way you think about what you say, and how you say it.Praise for The Power of Habit:'Few books become essential manuals for business and living. The Power of Habit is an exception.' Financial Times'You'll never look at yourself, your organisation, or your world in quite the same way.' Daniel Pink'A first-rate book - based on an impressive mass of research.' Economist'Absolutely fascinating.' WIRED

Anleitung zum Umdenken Gewohnheiten besitzen eine ungeheure Macht. Doch wie kommen sie zustande? Und: Haben wir unsere Gewohnheiten noch im Griff? Charles Duhigg beschreibt, warum einige Menschen es schaffen, über Nacht mit dem Rauchen aufzuhören (und andere nicht), weshalb das Geheimnis sportlicher Höchstleistung in antrainierten Automatismen liegt oder wie sich die Anonymen Alkoholiker die Macht der Gewohnheit zunutze machen. Charles Duhigg erklärt, wie gute Gewohnheiten eine Gesellschaft zusammenhalten - und wie man mit schlechten bricht. 'Dieses kleine Meisterwerk ist zugleich eine Einführung in die neue Wissenschaft der Gewohnheit sowie eine überaus praktische Übungsanleitung zur bewussten Gestaltung von Gewohnheiten.' NZZ am Sonntag

Simplified Chinese edition of The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business by New York Times award winning investigative reporter Charles Duhigg.