{"product_id":"the-optimism-advantage-hardcover","title":"The Optimism Advantage - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTerry L. Paulson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSharpen your skills and shape attitudes to achieve high levels of success personally and professionally\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Optimism Advantage\u003c\/i\u003e offers tangible, proven techniques for turning life's obstacles into opportunities with confidence and competence. Today's economy offers plenty of reasons to feel powerless and frustrated. But why would you, when it offers just as many reasons to be optimistic, resourceful, and persistent? After all, adversity is everywhere...but it's how you handle adversity that makes the difference in your personal and professional life.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEach chapter provides new ways to sharpen your own skills and help others to face ever-present organizational and personal challenges with the kind of positive attitude that leads to resilience and results.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePresents important truths for maintaining your sanity and effectiveness during times of economic or organizational turmoil\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eShows you how to turn yourself into a valuable, recyclable asset, rather than a disposable \"employee\"\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAuthor Terry Paulson is a preeminent expert on the human side of optimism and a powerful, renowned professional speaker\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Optimism Advantage\u003c\/i\u003e offers much needed relief, hope, and practical tools for everyone who feels trapped and powerless in the face of current economic conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAcquire Optimism and Change Your Life On and Off the Job\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWouldn't you rather be an optimist than a pessimist? In the good and the tough times, this book provides you with a road map to an optimistic outlook that works. Learn how to turn your anxiety and worries into attitudes and actions that produce results. You'll refer to this book over and over again to master the simple but powerful truths optimists live by.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover how easy it is to: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eStop being your own worst enemy and become your best supporter\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eManage your own motivation instead of being dependent on others\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eExperience more peaks and fewer valleys\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eMake today count by turning adversity into opportunities\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eBecome a problem solver instead of a problem evader\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eFoster optimism in those you lead and live with\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eTake your life choices seriously and yourself lightly\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMasterful! The Optimism Advantage\u003c\/i\u003e supports the thesis that we control our attitude and our actions. Live every chapter of this book, and you're more likely to have a great life of happiness and achievement!\u003cbr\u003e --Don Hutson, coauthor of the #1 New York Times bestseller, The One Minute Entrepreneur, and CEO, U.S. Learning Inc.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis is a must-read for any leader committed to producing results in both good and bad times. --Gordon Peters, CEO and Founding Chairman, Institute for Management Studies\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTerry Paulson goes beyond hyperbole and hype to address the principles and practices of optimism. --Mark Sanborn, leadership expert and author of The Fred Factor and The Encore Effect\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Optimism Advantage\u003c\/i\u003e collects Dr. Paulson's wisdom and insights into a resource that belongs in every library. Don't just read it once; read it until it sinks into how you live and lead! This book is a true keeper!\u003cbr\u003e --Terry L. Bream, RN, MN, Ambulatory Clinical Practice Administrator, Kaiser Permanente\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhile others may be swept into fear, frustration, and uncertainty, this breakthrough book gives you practical tools to leverage the Optimism Advantage. BUY this book; a more rewarding and significant life awaits.\u003cbr\u003e --Dr. Joseph Michelli, CEO, The Michelli Experience, and author of The Starbucks Experience and The New Gold Standard\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDr. Terry Paulson is a psychologist, a hall-of-fame speaker, and a leading authority on turning positive psychology research into practical insights and commonsense truths that are easy to learn and sure to produce real-world results.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eClaim your Optimism Advantage! It's practical. It works! What are you waiting for?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAcquire Optimism and Change Your Life On and Off the Job\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWouldn't you rather be an optimist than a pessimist? In the good and the tough times, this book provides you with a road map to an optimistic outlook that works. Learn how to turn your anxiety and worries into attitudes and actions that produce results. You'll refer to this book over and over again to master the simple but powerful truths optimists live by.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover how easy it is to: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eStop being your own worst enemy and become your best supporter\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eManage your own motivation instead of being dependent on others\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eExperience more peaks and fewer valleys\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eMake today count by turning adversity into opportunities\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eBecome a problem solver instead of a problem evader\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eFoster optimism in those you lead and live with\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eTake your life choices seriously and yourself lightly\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eMasterful! The Optimism Advantage\u003c\/i\u003e supports the thesis that we control our attitude and our actions. Live every chapter of this book, and you're more likely to have a great life of happiness and achievement!\"\u003cbr\u003e --Don Hutson, coauthor of the #1 New York Times bestseller, The One Minute Entrepreneur, and CEO, U.S. Learning Inc.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"This is a must-read for any leader committed to producing results in both good and bad times.\" --Gordon Peters, CEO and Founding Chairman, Institute for Management Studies\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Terry Paulson goes beyond hyperbole and hype to address the principles and practices of optimism.\" --Mark Sanborn, leadership expert and author of The Fred Factor and The Encore Effect\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eThe Optimism Advantage\u003c\/i\u003e collects Dr. Paulson's wisdom and insights into a resource that belongs in every library. Don't just read it once; read it until it sinks into how you live and lead! This book is a true keeper!\"\u003cbr\u003e --Terry L. Bream, RN, MN, Ambulatory Clinical Practice Administrator, Kaiser Permanente\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"While others may be swept into fear, frustration, and uncertainty, this breakthrough book gives you practical tools to leverage the Optimism Advantage. BUY this book; a more rewarding and significant life awaits.\"\u003cbr\u003e --Dr. Joseph Michelli, CEO, The Michelli Experience, and author of The Starbucks Experience and The New Gold Standard\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDr. Terry Paulson is a psychologist, a hall-of-fame speaker, and a leading authority on turning positive psychology research into practical insights and commonsense truths that are easy to learn and sure to produce real-world results.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eClaim your Optimism Advantage! It's practical. It works! What are you waiting for?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTerry L. Paulson, PhD, CSP, CPAE\u003c\/b\u003e, is widely considered to be the preeminent expert on the human side of change management. 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