{"product_id":"the-power-of-positive-thinking-in-business","title":"The Power Of Positive Thinking In Business by Scott W. Ventrella","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"142\" data-end=\"233\"\u003eBook Summary — \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"235\" data-end=\"602\"\u003eScott W. Ventrella adapts the foundational principles of Norman Vincent Peale’s \u003cem data-start=\"315\" data-end=\"347\"\u003eThe Power of Positive Thinking\u003c\/em\u003e for the modern workplace, showing how positive inner traits can elevate personal and professional performance. The core of the book centers around \u003cstrong data-start=\"533\" data-end=\"546\"\u003e10 traits\u003c\/strong\u003e essential for a positive-thinking approach in business:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"604\" data-end=\"757\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"604\" data-end=\"618\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"606\" data-end=\"618\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"606\" data-end=\"618\"\u003eOptimism\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"619\" data-end=\"635\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"621\" data-end=\"635\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"621\" data-end=\"635\"\u003eEnthusiasm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"648\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"638\" data-end=\"648\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"638\" data-end=\"648\"\u003eBelief\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"649\" data-end=\"664\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"651\" data-end=\"664\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"651\" data-end=\"664\"\u003eIntegrity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"665\" data-end=\"678\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"667\" data-end=\"678\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"667\" data-end=\"678\"\u003eCourage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"679\" data-end=\"695\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"681\" data-end=\"695\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"681\" data-end=\"695\"\u003eConfidence\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"696\" data-end=\"715\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"698\" data-end=\"715\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"698\" data-end=\"715\"\u003eDetermination\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"716\" data-end=\"730\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"718\" data-end=\"730\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"718\" data-end=\"730\"\u003ePatience\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"731\" data-end=\"745\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"733\" data-end=\"745\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"733\" data-end=\"745\"\u003eCalmness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"746\" data-end=\"757\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"748\" data-end=\"757\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"748\" data-end=\"757\"\u003eFocus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"759\" data-end=\"968\"\u003eThese traits help individuals overcome internal barriers—like fear, low self-esteem, and self-doubt—and enable them to tackle tough situations with resilience and clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"970\" data-end=\"1057\"\u003eVentrella introduces a practical \u003cstrong data-start=\"1003\" data-end=\"1014\"\u003eroadmap\u003c\/strong\u003e to apply positive thinking systematically:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1737\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1184\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1184\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1081\"\u003eSet SMART goals\u003c\/strong\u003e (Specific, Measurable, Action-oriented, Realistic, Time-bound)\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1185\" data-end=\"1298\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1188\" data-end=\"1298\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1188\" data-end=\"1220\"\u003eAffirmations \u0026amp; Visualization\u003c\/strong\u003e — reinforce desired outcomes mentally\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1299\" data-end=\"1425\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1302\" data-end=\"1425\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1302\" data-end=\"1333\"\u003eAccess your positive traits\u003c\/strong\u003e — leverage the ten traits in challenging situations\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1426\" data-end=\"1533\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1429\" data-end=\"1533\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1429\" data-end=\"1450\"\u003eMentally rehearse\u003c\/strong\u003e the process — a proven performance booster\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1534\" data-end=\"1622\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1537\" data-end=\"1622\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1537\" data-end=\"1552\"\u003eTake action\u003c\/strong\u003e — follow the plan in practice \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.simonandschuster.com\/books\/The-Power-of-Positive-Thinking-in-Business\/Scott-W-Ventrella\/9780743212380?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener\" alt=\"https:\/\/www.simonandschuster.com\/books\/The-Power-of-Positive-Thinking-in-Business\/Scott-W-Ventrella\/9780743212380?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" class=\"flex h-4.5 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href=\"https:\/\/www.simonandschuster.com\/books\/The-Power-of-Positive-Thinking-in-Business\/Scott-W-Ventrella\/9780743212380?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener\" alt=\"https:\/\/www.simonandschuster.com\/books\/The-Power-of-Positive-Thinking-in-Business\/Scott-W-Ventrella\/9780743212380?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between overflow-hidden\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"max-w-full grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1626\" data-end=\"1644\"\u003eAssess results\u003c\/strong\u003e — reflect to repeat successes and address weaknesses \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1739\" data-end=\"1934\"\u003eThroughout, the author offers practical examples—such as Levi Strauss’s decision-making—and thoughtful exercises to foster self-awareness and transformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1936\" data-end=\"2188\"\u003eWhile it may take time to fully adopt these traits, Ventrella’s methodical approach offers a fresh, encouraging perspective for anyone looking to strengthen their mindset in both professional and personal arenas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2195\" data-end=\"2237\"\u003eAbout the Author — \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2239\" data-end=\"2431\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScott W. Ventrella \u003c\/strong\u003eis the Principal of \u003cstrong data-start=\"2278\" data-end=\"2299\"\u003ePositive Dynamics\u003c\/strong\u003e, a management consulting firm focused on unlocking people’s potential within organizations .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2433\" data-end=\"2464\"\u003eKey highlights from his career:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2466\" data-end=\"3599\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2466\" data-end=\"2645\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2468\" data-end=\"2645\"\u003eSpent 11 years at the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2490\" data-end=\"2509\"\u003eJuran Institute\u003c\/strong\u003e advancing in roles of senior consultant, practice leader, and Director of Business Development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2646\" data-end=\"2817\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2648\" data-end=\"2817\"\u003eServed as \u003cstrong data-start=\"2658\" data-end=\"2679\"\u003eManaging Director\u003c\/strong\u003e of the Center for Corporate Ethics, \u003cstrong data-start=\"2716\" data-end=\"2744\"\u003eExecutive Vice President\u003c\/strong\u003e at SAI Global, and director roles at Mercer Delta and the Peale Center .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2818\" data-end=\"3063\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2820\" data-end=\"3063\"\u003eAn experienced educator: adjunct professor at \u003cstrong data-start=\"2866\" data-end=\"2918\"\u003eFordham University’s Graduate School of Business\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the Jack Welch College of Business at Sacred Heart University; guest professor\/lecturer at \u003cstrong data-start=\"3015\" data-end=\"3027\"\u003eColumbia\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"3029\" data-end=\"3042\"\u003eDartmouth\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"3048\" data-end=\"3061\"\u003eNYU Stern\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3064\" data-end=\"3241\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3066\" data-end=\"3241\"\u003eHis book, \u003cem data-start=\"3076\" data-end=\"3120\"\u003eThe Power of Positive Thinking in Business\u003c\/em\u003e, was first published in 2001\/2002 and has been translated into \u003cstrong data-start=\"3184\" data-end=\"3200\"\u003e24 languages\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3242\" data-end=\"3411\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3244\" data-end=\"3411\"\u003eHe frequently appears on media platforms like \u003cstrong data-start=\"3290\" data-end=\"3307\"\u003eFOX \u0026amp; Friends\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"3309\" data-end=\"3333\"\u003eGood Morning America\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"3335\" data-end=\"3344\"\u003eCNNfn\u003c\/strong\u003e, and others, discussing leadership, setting goals, and integrity .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3412\" data-end=\"3599\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3414\" data-end=\"3599\"\u003eHe also hosts a nationally syndicated radio show, \u003cem data-start=\"3464\" data-end=\"3488\"\u003eThe Business of Living\u003c\/em\u003e, and holds an \u003cstrong data-start=\"3503\" data-end=\"3525\"\u003eM.S. in Psychology\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong data-start=\"3532\" data-end=\"3555\"\u003eB.B.A. in Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e from Western Connecticut State University .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3606\" data-end=\"3931\"\u003eScott W. Ventrella blends empirical research, business experience, and a structured framework to make positive thinking both actionable and impactful for professionals. If you’d like a deeper dive into any of the ten traits or want to explore how to apply them specifically to your work or leadership style, just let me know!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Best of used books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":43882282713345,"sku":"2O4SCKQV5-Used","price":99.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/products\/SV0.jpg?v=1641648313","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/the-power-of-positive-thinking-in-business","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}