Nick Tasler is a writer, researcher, speaker, and consultant. He is vice-president of global research and development at Monarch Leadership, and was formerly the director of global R&D for the think tank TalentSmart. Tasler holds a bachelor's and master's degree in industrial-organizational psychology, and his ability to translate cutting-edge discoveries into practical solutions has benefited Fortune 500 companies, non-profits and small businesses in industries ranging from energy to healthcare and government to financial services. His book The Impulse Factor: An Innovative Approach to Better Decision-Making was awarded Best Career Book of 2008.