NICK TASLER is a highly sought-after speaker, human behaviorist and award-winning author of The Impulse Factor: An innovative approach to better decision-making (Simon & Schuster, 2008). Tasler’s work has captured the attention of high profile business leaders, organizational consultants and major media with straightforward and effective approaches to improving decision-making at all levels, both professional and personal. Fascinated by the intricacies of human nature, Tasler continues to uncover the secrets of high-performance individuals and organizations whose success is fueled by the ability to make fast, effective decisions. Through his work with Fortune 500 organizations, non-profits and academic institutions and individuals, Tasler is teaching remarkable new ways to consistently make choices that strengthen our businesses and enrich our lives. With his newest endeavor, DecisionPulse, Nick Tasler has created a simple, yet powerful framework for maximizing the choices that literally shape our destinies.
Founder and CEO of Decision Pulse, Tasler is the Psychology@Work columnist for BusinessWeek online and has written for a wide range of publications including the San Diego Union-Tribune, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, and Leadership Excellence. Nick and his work have been covered by leading media outlets including U.S. News & World Report, Forbes, Bloomberg, Psychologies, Marie-Claire, Fox Business 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, ABC, and CBS, BBC Radio, and Irish Talk Radio.
Tasler was formerly the head of research for TalentSmart, a global think-tank and consultancy serving Fortune 500 companies. During his tenure at TalentSmart, Tasler established himself as an internationally recognized authority on effective decision-making. Prior to his stint at TalentSmart, Tasler began his career with Andersen Consulting (now Accenture) as a process consultant working with energy firms including BP and ExxonMobil.
Tasler holds a Master of Science in Industrial and Organizational Psychology and a B.A. in Psychology and Management. He lives with his wife and two sons in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
