Understand Behavioral Science To Improve Your Habits, Relationships & Career | Kurt Nelson

EPISODE 150 - Kurt Nelson is a sought-after speaker and recognized leader in human motivation and behavior change. For over 20 years, Kurt has worked with global companies to apply behavioral science principles to drive change in their organizations. He is founder and president of The Lantern Group, a communication and behavioral design agency which uses behavioral science insights to improve employee engagement and motivation. He also is the co-founder, with Tim Houlihan, of the Behavioral Grooves podcast, where they interview leading academic and business executives from around the world and explore how they apply behavioral science to their work and lives. All his work focuses on understanding ways to positively influence how people behave. In the episode, Kurt explains how a rudimentary understanding of behavioral science can improve our habits, relationships, and careers; why “friction” is especially critical for habit change; behavior biases that are keeping us from reaching our full potential…and more!
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QUESTIONS I ASK KURT IN THE EPISODE:

Can you start off by telling us a bit about your background? (Specifically, what led you to become a behavioral scientist?)
What are some of the biggest misconceptions people have about behavior change?
Are motivation, self-control, and willpower overrated and/or finite? If not, how can we become more motivated?
How can a better understanding of behavioral science help people make positive changes in their lives?
How can people improve their decision making?
What are some behavioral biases that keep us from our full potential?
How can people apply behavioral science to romantic relationships? To parenting? At work?

LINKS [SOME MAY BE AFFILIATE LINKS; PLEASE READ MY DISCLOSURE FOR MORE INFO]:

Listen to the Behavioral Grooves Podcast and connect with Kurt on LinkedIn
Read the books Kurt mentions: Don’t Trust Your Gut and How Not To Die Alone
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