Why Are Some People More Productive Than Others?
Charles Duhigg is a Pulitzer Prize–winning investigative reporter for The New York Times and the author of “The Power of Habit” and “Smarter Faster Better." He has extensively researched what makes people productive, and determined that one key trait is their ability to "build mental models."
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Your impact checklist
Here are a list of things you can do before and after the event to join the conversation.
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Take a trip to the Adler Planetarium to see the place from which Lucianne Walkowicz pulls her creativity.
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While you’re at it, check out the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope, whose construction in Chile is being led by Lucianne Walkowicz.
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Dig deeper with Charles Duhigg’s book Smarter Faster Better and Jesse Itzler’s Living with a SEAL.
- Pick up a coloring book for grown-ups. Trust us, it’s totally worth it.
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Watch Charles Duhigg’s video on how to build a better to-do list.
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Take a meditation class at the Darshan Center to unlock the creativity within you.
Creativity at Work
Learn how Vice President for Design & Special Projects at Nike Tinker Hatfield, Astronomer Lucianne Walkowicz, Entrepreneur Jesse Itzler and others bring creativity to work every day.
Whether you’re a CEO or an intern, your ability to thrive is tied to your ingenuity and adaptability, regardless of your field. You don’t have to be an astronomer or a musician for creativity to play a huge role in fueling your success at work. Learn how some of the most influential and imaginative leaders from industries ranging from broadcasting to clothing design have changed their respective fields—and the world—for the better.
