Born: March 9 1974, New York City, United States
Education
- B.A., History, Yale University (1996)
- M.B.A., Harvard Business School (2001)
Career
Charles Duhigg is an American journalist, author, and public speaker. He worked as a reporter for The New York Times from 2006 to 2013, where he covered business, technology, and national news. While at the Times, Duhigg contributed to the newspaper’s “New York Times Magazine” and investigative series.
Notable Works
- The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business (2012, Random House). The book examines the science of habit formation and has appeared on bestseller lists worldwide.
- Smarter Faster Better: The Secrets of Being Productive (2016, Random House). This follow‑up explores the psychology and neuroscience of productivity and decision‑making.
Awards and Honors
- Pulitzer Prize for Explanatory Reporting (2013) – shared with a New York Times team for the series “The Surgeon's Story.”
- “Best Business Book” award from Harvard Business Review (2012) for The Power of Habit.
Public Appearances
Duhigg is a frequent speaker at conferences, corporate events, and academic institutions. He has appeared on television programs such as The Today Show and CBS This Morning and has delivered TED‑style talks on habit formation and productivity.
Recent Activities (as of 2024)
- Contributing articles and essays to various publications, including The New Yorker and The Atlantic.
- Engaging in consultancy and workshops for organizations seeking to apply habit and productivity research.
Bibliography (selected)
- Duhigg, Charles. The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business. Random House, 2012.
- Duhigg, Charles. Smarter Faster Better: The Secrets of Being Productive. Random House, 2016.
References
- Pulitzer.org, “2013 Pulitzer Prizes.”
- Random House author page for Charles Duhigg.
- Yale University alumni records.
All information presented is derived from publicly available, verifiable sources.
