Department: Department of Psychology
University: New York University
Bio:
Tessa West is a Professor of Psychology at New York University (NYU) and an International Research Affiliate at the Chair for Strategy and Organization at TUM. As a leading expert in the science of interpersonal communication in dyads and teams, she examines subtle interpersonal behaviors alongside “under the skin” physiological states to uncover the factors shaping how communication naturally unfolds during interactions. She is a regular contributor to The Wall Street Journal and the author of two books: “Jerks at Work: Toxic Coworkers and What to Do About Them” and “Job Therapy: Finding Work That Works for You”. Her TED Talk, “The Problem with Being Too Nice at Work,” was one of the top 10 most-watched TED Talks in 2024.
If you’re a student and interested in visiting Tessa West’s lab in NYC or write a thesis in collaboration with her, please contact tessa.west@nyu.edu.