Nick Tasler, VP, Global Research & Development

Nick Tasler is a father, writer, researcher, speaker and management consultant. When he isn’t changing diapers or playing trucks, he searches for innovative ways to help people from the shop floors to the C-suites work better and live better. He writes the Psychology@Work column on BusinessWeek.com and was formerly the Director of Research & development for TalentSmart, a global think-tank and consultancy serving more than 75% of Fortune 500 companies. He began his career with Andersen Consulting (now Accenture) working on the mergers of ExxonMobil and BP Amoco. His skill at bridging the gap between complex concepts and simple solutions has directly benefited multinational corporations including GE and Coca-Cola, not-for-profits including the American Cancer Society and the Minnesota Department of Education, and privately-owned start-ups and churches. He has served clients in industries ranging from healthcare and pharmaceuticals to financial services and retail.

Nick’s first book THE IMPULSE FACTOR: An innovative approah to better decision making (Simon and Schuster, 2008) was awarded Best Career Book of 2008 by USA Book News. In addition to his work at BusinessWeek, he has written for a wide range of publications including the San Diego Union-Tribune,Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Leadership 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.

While at TalentSmart, Tasler authored three original psychological assessments including The Impulse Factor™ Test, which eventually became the heart of his first book. 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.

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