Tell Me Somethin' Good!: A Modern Parable About Overcoming Negativity

Author:   Clint Swindall
Publisher:   Thirteen Stories Publishing
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9781735277172


Pages:   206
Publication Date:   01 June 2026
Format:   Hardback
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Tell Me Somethin' Good!: A Modern Parable About Overcoming Negativity


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If you can choose negativity, you can choose something better. When stress, bitterness, and exhaustion push Aaron King into a cycle of constant complaining and excessive pessimism, he knows something has to change. He recognizes the negativity shaping his days. He just doesn't know how to break the habit. Everything shifts when a longtime friend introduces him to Michelle Chase, a workplace culture expert with a proven framework for transforming negative thinking. Tell Me Somethin' Good! is a modern parable for anyone feeling overwhelmed, hopeless, or stuck in patterns that drain their energy. Aaron, once known as the steady, positive leader in a demanding call center environment, has slowly fallen into habits that affect his work, relationships, and sense of purpose. His awareness of the problem isn't enough. He needs a path forward. Michelle offers exactly that. With a degree in positive psychology and years of experience helping organizations and individuals reshape their mindset, she guides Aaron through a six-part model designed to replace negativity with intentional, empowering choices. Their conversations blend practical wisdom with relatable storytelling, making the lessons easy to understand and even easier to apply. This inspiring book combines personal development, leadership insights, and mindset transformation. Readers will learn: Why negativity is a habit, not a personality How constant complaining and excessive pessimism reinforce each other How to interrupt negative thinking patterns How to build a more positive mindset through intentional choices How leaders influence workplace culture through their energy and behavior The book concludes with a twelve-choice application guide - two for each element of the framework - giving readers practical steps they can use immediately in their work, relationships, and daily life. Ideal for readers of personal growth, leadership development, workplace culture, and mindset transformation, Tell Me Somethin' Good! offers a clear, actionable path to breaking negative habits and rediscovering the best version of yourself. If you're ready to interrupt the cycle of negativity and choose something better, this story shows you exactly where to begin.

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Author:   Clint Swindall
Publisher:   Thirteen Stories Publishing
Imprint:   Thirteen Stories Publishing
Dimensions:   Width: 14.00cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 21.60cm
Weight:   0.386kg
ISBN:  

9781735277172


ISBN 10:   1735277177
Pages:   206
Publication Date:   01 June 2026
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Not yet available   Availability explained
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Some people have the curse of making the simple complicated. Clint Swindall has the gift of making the complicated simple. Put the twelve choices in Tell Me Somethin' Good! into practice, and your negative thoughts and environment are about to be turned upside down. Robert Emmitt, Founding PastorCommunity Bible Church, San Antonio, TX In a world where negativity is the norm, Clint Swindall's Tell Me Somethin' Good! reminds us all of the value of positivity. I love Clint's storytelling approach! It's a must-read for anyone dealing with negativity at home or in the workplace. Tracy Ginsburg, Ed.D., CAE, Executive DirectorTexas Association of School Business Officials When it comes to overcoming negativity, this refresh of Tell Me Somethin' Good! is as timely and necessary today as it was upon its first publication. If your goal is to improve your life, your company, or your worldview, there's real value in learning and applying the choices in this book. Keith Sultemeier, President & CEOKinecta Federal Credit Union Tell Me Somethin' Good! is a refreshing and timely reminder that mindset truly shapes outcomes in the workplace and in life. Through a simple yet powerful story, the book illustrates how choosing positivity isn't about ignoring challenges. It's about reframing them with intention and purpose. Tina Bennett, Ed.D., Superintendent of SchoolsClarksville Community School Corporation What makes this a standout read isn't just the story. It's the actionable acronyms and simple steps Clint Swindall provides to help you improve your relationships and productivity immediately. It's an easy, insightful read that serves as a necessary toolkit for anyone looking to navigate life's hurdles with a bit more grace and a lot more happiness. Susan D'Amico, Executive DirectorAldine Independent School District Child Nutrition Services


Author Information

Clint Swindall is a nationally recognized expert on workplace transformation and the CEO of Verbalocity, where he has spent nearly three decades helping organizations strengthen leadership, communication, and culture. As a speaker, trainer, consultant, and coach, he has partnered with Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and trade associations across the globe.His work has taken him throughout the United States, Canada, South America, Central America, the United Kingdom, Mexico, Bermuda, and the Bahamas, where he has delivered programs focused on practical leadership and meaningful organizational change. His contributions to the professional speaking industry have earned him the Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) designation, an honor held by less than 17 percent of speakers worldwide who belong to the National Speakers Association.Clint's leadership extends beyond the stage and the workplace. He has served in significant community and organizational roles, applying the same principles he teaches to real-world governance, nonprofit leadership, and service to others.

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