Nick Tasler - Science of Wonder (#142)

“As human beings, we never stop growing. We never stop evolving. And organizations should be the same." - Nick TaslerThank you for tuning in to episode 142 of The CUInsight Experience podcast with your host, Randy Smith, co-founder of CUInsight.com. This episode is brought to you by Elan Credit Card. Elan partners with more than 250 credit unions to provide an outsourced credit card program, and offers merchant and mortgage services for credit union members and business owners.My guest on today's show is Nick Tasler, an internationally-acclaimed thought leader, author, and keynote speaker for the upcoming CUInsight Mini-Con: GROW event on September 28. Nick is an organizational psychologist who focuses on the art and science of leadership in times of change. His timely message of courageous and creative leadership combined with his dynamic delivery style—whether onstage or virtual—has made him one of the most sought-after leadership speakers in the world.During our conversation, Nick shares how you can turn unpredictable changes into meaningful and exciting adventures. He starts with a notion of “A Year of Wonders” that points out our ability and need to adapt. Nick expresses the importance of leading by example and  evolving as we find new solutions for the situations around us. He brings up the idea of psychological distancing as it relates to leaders, allowing them to be more mindful of their actions today when reflecting on moments in the future.Nick and I chat about what fuels innovation within groups of people. Listen as Nick shares how organizations rediscovered their core identity during the pandemic. He discusses key traits that make a great leader in today’s business world. Later in the episode, he gives insight into situational leadership, and the rise in culture-driven decisions when building a team.As we wrap up the show, Nick talks about his family, monster ballads, and why he feels connected to Warren Buffet. Enjoy my conversation with Nick Tasler!Find the full show notes on cuinsight.com.Subscribe on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher Books mentioned on The CUInsight Experience podcast: Book List How to find Nick:Nick Tasler, Internationally-acclaimed thought leader and authornick@nicktasler.com https://www.nicktasler.com/ LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter Nick’s books