Nick Tasler is a father, speaker and award-winning author of The Impulse Factor: An innovative approach to better decision-making (Simon & Schuster, 2008). When he isn’t changing diapers or playing trucks, he is helping people from the shop floors to the C-suites make winning choices  at work and at home. He  writes the Psychology@Work column for BusinessWeek magazine; is  Vice President of Research & Development at  the global training and leadership development firm Monarch Leadership; and is also a guest lecturer at the Wharton School of business.

Tasler was formerly the head of research for TalentSmart, a global think-tank and consultancy serving more than 75% of Fortune 500 companies.  It was during his tenure at TalentSmart with the help of a world-class team of researchers, thinkers and practitioners, that Nick established himself as  an internationally recognized authority  on improving decision-making. He began his career with Andersen Consulting (now Accenture) working on the mergers of ExxonMobil and BP Amoco.  Whether delivered in an engaging talk, a riveting book, or a results-driven consulting session, Nick’s skill at bridging the gap between complex concepts and simple solutions has directly benefited multinational corporations including General Electric and Best Buy; not-for-profits such as the American Cancer Society and the Department of Education; and privately-owned start-ups and churches.  He has served clients in industries ranging from retail and pharmaceuticals to financial services and health care.

In addition to his work at Business Week, Nick has written for a wide range of publications including the San Diego Union-Tribune, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Leadership Excellence, Sales & Service Excellence and Talent Management. His research has been covered by leading media outlets including U.S. News & World Report, Psychologies, Marie-Claire, FoxBusiness.com and publications around the world including Globe & Mail (CA), The Times (ZA), Management Today (UK), Daily Express (UK), and Courier News (AU). He has also appeared on NBC-TV, BBC Radio, and Irish Talk Radio.

Nick holds a B.A. in psychology & management and a master’s degree in industrial/organizational psychology. He lives with his wife and two sons in Minneapolis, Minnesota and is currently working on his next book.