Nick Tasler Organizational Psychologist and #1 Bestselling Author

Ever wondered why some leaders leave extraordinary legacies of impact and growth…while others leave a trail of emotional exhaustion and mediocre performance?

External changes -- like reorgs and supply chain disruptions to labor shortages and stifling new regulations -- trigger two voices in every leader’s brain. The 1st voice is the Loss Instinct. It tells leaders to pay 3x more attention to threats than opportunities….which leaves their teams feeling mentally drained, emotionally exhausted, and very often eager to find a new job.

But one of the magical gifts of the highly evolved human brain is that leaders also hear the voice of the Growth Instinct. The 2nd voice tells leaders that “growth is happening” even when it feels like “change is hard.” Leaders who listen to the 2nd voice energize their teams, grow their businesses, and leave a lasting impact on the people around them, while rediscovering the joy of leading.

From the storefronts to the C-suites -- whether you sell software or soft drinks -- Nick’s message will elevate the mood of your meeting and transform the mindset of your audience. They’ll discover…

• How speaking the language of the 2nd Instinct can transform this season of change into a Year of Wonders for their teams..
• A refreshing new way to reframe their current challenges and reimagine future possibilities.
• Why feelings of confusion and uncertainty are actually a fantastic sign that they are on the verge of their next big growth spurt--no matter their age or job title.

Whether you want to boost morale, rally your team for a digital transformation, or just think more innovatively about this year’s challenges and opportunities -- there is no better way to kickoff your next meeting than with the Year of Wonders message.

Decisions are the most basic building blocks of growth and innovation. In these times of disruptive change, the more strategically and courageously you stack your blocks, the faster and more effectively you'll seize opportunities, implement creative solutions, and find new ways to accelerate the growth of your career, the transformation of your team, and the prosperity of your organization—one decision at a time.

This is Nick’s flagship presentation, which has been experienced as a keynote, a workshop, or a webinar by tens of thousands of leaders and teams around the globe, ranging from Fortune 500 executives and top-producing sales teams to healthcare providers and entrepreneurs. You’ll discover how to…

• Instill a growth mindset by dispelling self-defeating myths about organizational change and human growth potential.
• Unleash courageous leadership by bridging the gap between big strategies and bite-sized execution.
• Use a Decision Pulse to instantly align & inspire your teams for growth.
• Leverage an Anti-You to quickly and easily make good decisions faster.
• Maximize agility & creativity by learning to Rent the RV before you buy it.
• Optimize your resources by cutting, killing, or tweaking “important” projects that block today’s most promising solutions.

Leaders who embrace change, think clearer and breathe easier.

Teams who embrace change, grow faster and win bigger.

It really is that simple. So, why do we so often treat embracing change is that we so often wait to embrace change until we have no other choice? is it that so many of us wait so long to embrace change,In this fun and insightful keynote, organizational psychologist and leading expert on the science of embracing change Nick Tasler, reveals what unleashes the mindset already inside each of your people…but that often gets drowned out by the fear of loss and the voice of doubt.

Whether your team is navigating transformation or poised for its next big breakthrough, Nick’s high-energy blend of storytelling, humor, and science will inspire strategic clarity, creative action, and confidence about the future.

WHAT YOUR AUDIENCE WILL DISCOVER

• The insanely simple pattern behind every great achievement.
• The vital distinction between Growth Leaders and Change Managers.
• How Growth Leaders leverage the science of The Growth Curve
• How great managers fuel growth with Push & Love Leadership
• The 5 Ws of the growth curve: Win, Worry, Wonder, Work, Win
• How to amplify the Second Voice when pressure mounts
• The difference between Fragile Optimism and Agile Optimism
• How to innovate by “Clarifying Your Coffee” and “Expecting Falling Apples”
• How agile optimism beats fragile optimism

Teams who embrace change, grow faster and win bigger…time and time again.

So why is it that when talented teams reach the top of a Growth Curve, they start treating change like an enemy to be defeated instead of an opportunity to be leveraged?

Why do we so often let our past success stifle our future growth? (Hint: Complacency is not the problem.)

In this inspiring and insightful keynote, renowned speaker and organizational psychology expert, Nick Tasler, demystifies the Winner’s Dilemma; and reveals a simple way to multiply your success instead of protecting your plateau.

Whether your team is navigating economic uncertainty or poised for its next big breakthrough, Nick’s high-energy blend of storytelling, humor, and science will inspire strategic clarity, innovative action, and renewed confidence about your future.

WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER

• How to flip the script on the Winner’s Dilemma.
• The vital distinction between Growth Leadership and Change Management.
• How to quiet the status-quo-loving Survival Instinct and crank up the volume of the Growth Instinct.
• How to unlock your people’s potential with Push & Love Leadership.
• How to transform Fragile Optimism into Agile Optimism with the 5 Ws of the Growth Curve.
• The difference between Fragile Optimism and Agile Optimism.
• How to turn a season of uncertainty into a Year of Wonders.