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The Power of Positive Words: What You Say Makes a Difference
Amplify Your Word Power
Think about the thousands of words you use every day—words you speak to others and words you think to yourself. They add up so quickly it’s easy to forget the power they hold.
Bestselling author Stan Toler explores the power of words as a tool to create, to make a difference, and to do good. Learning to respect the incredible effect of our words, gives us insight into how they influence the people around us long after they are spoken.
Words are one of the most powerful forces for change in our lives. Learn how you can harness your words and reshape your world!
Think about the thousands of words you use every day—words you speak to others and words you think to yourself. They add up so quickly it’s easy to forget the power they hold.
Bestselling author Stan Toler explores the power of words as a tool to create, to make a difference, and to do good. Learning to respect the incredible effect of our words, gives us insight into how they influence the people around us long after they are spoken.
Words are one of the most powerful forces for change in our lives. Learn how you can harness your words and reshape your world!
192 pages, Paperback
Published March 12, 2019
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About the author
Stan Toler
167 books11 followersStan Toler is senior pastor of Trinity Church of the Nazarene in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and hosts the television program, "Leadership Today." He conducts seminars throughout the U.S. as the Model Church Instructor for INJOY Ministries, a leadership development institute for pastors. He has written over 30 books and is co-author of The Year Round Church Event Book.
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January 30, 2021
As someone who suffers who low self-confindence and alsos constantly puts themself down, this book was really needed but unfortunately the advice inside was nothing new.
I will however recommend this book.
I will however recommend this book.
August 13, 2020
Words have power. Once you say something it’s out there, and it can be taken anyway. I’m always trying to be mindful of the words I choose to speak. Which is why I’m quiet most of the times. Words can be hurtful even when your not trying to be. You must be wise in sharing your feelings and thoughts to others. I think about words often. Some people are quick to speak, others take their time to speak. However we don’t always get it right. It’s a choice to speak positivity to yourself, to others and about yourself and others. Drama is unnecessary and problem some. Those who avoid it are wise. This book I say is a must read. Good wisdom and insight.
December 21, 2025
Excellent. Many of the comments have been stated any number of places. This is a well organized set of instructions to lift up your discourse for the benefit of all. I just finished, and I am going to reread the whole book. Buy the book and highlighters to make best use of the material.
I feel like this is a book of such significance that it needs to be read repeatedly. Once every other year would be my goal.
I feel like this is a book of such significance that it needs to be read repeatedly. Once every other year would be my goal.
May 10, 2021
Good Book: Despite the book being labeled "Christian Literature", it is not overly religious. The topics & advice are good, common sense pieces of information. Some areas have Biblical references but overall it's just a good book with great reminders of the impact of our words.
March 18, 2019
Honest and in-depth advice for reaching your full potential. This advice is presented in easy to follow language that can be broken up and applied in pieces at a time.
February 13, 2019
It’s sad to say, but a book with the title The Power of Positive Words could not be more needed in the day and age of Donald Trump. To that end, Stan Toler’s non-fiction tome is an advice book that is much appreciated. Even without resorting to extreme examples, such as I did in the first sentence in this paragraph, everyone could stand to benefit from being more positive in words because, after all, as Toler points out, those who speak powerfully and positively are much happier and better human beings. So here I am, the reviewer, the critique-r, being asked to offer my opinion on a book with conservative Christian leanings. (How conservative? Toler tells stories of the good-naturedness of former Presidents, and not one of them was a Democrat I think.) I shall wade carefully into these waters and offer a review that, hopefully, doesn’t sting the author but only the mere words on the page of this book.
What’s good about it? Well, if you were to be in a trivia league with an upcoming event focused on the topic of positivity in words, this book would be good fodder for training yourself to learn all sorts of stories and trivia that would help you and your team win the game. This book is chock full of interesting tidbits that you could drop into conversation: how Mother Theresa controlled her attitude, how Lincoln upended liars, how people who became paralyzed from various accidents in their teens found positive things about their lives after their accidents. Clearly, this book is a conversation starter.
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What’s good about it? Well, if you were to be in a trivia league with an upcoming event focused on the topic of positivity in words, this book would be good fodder for training yourself to learn all sorts of stories and trivia that would help you and your team win the game. This book is chock full of interesting tidbits that you could drop into conversation: how Mother Theresa controlled her attitude, how Lincoln upended liars, how people who became paralyzed from various accidents in their teens found positive things about their lives after their accidents. Clearly, this book is a conversation starter.
Read the rest here: https://medium.com/@zachary_houle/a-r...
March 18, 2019
Our words are more than just what we speak. Rather, our words play a significant role in our outcomes toward success or failure.
Mr. Toler has written a fascinating book about the importance of words and how they have shaped our past and can affect our lives in both positive and negative ways.
The author tells about many famous speakers who have used positive words to communicate with people and make a difference in the world. He also explains the importance of silence and listening. Even though this is a book about positive words, Mr. Toler warns readers about the destructiveness of negative words.
This is not a strongly Christian book, but the author uses the final pages of the book to teach the reader how to have a conversation with Jesus Christ, our heavenly Father.
I found this book inspiring and informative. Mr. Toler is an excellent and experienced writer and expresses his thoughts in an organized and insightful manner.
I really enjoyed reading one story after another about how the power of words can change situations in a positive or a negative way. I also found the chapter about the importance of silence and listening very interesting.
We can all benefit from thinking about the words we use. Knowledge and words are powerful. This book will give you a practical background and guide for the use of positive words and how they make a difference.
I received a free digital copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for a fair review.
Mr. Toler has written a fascinating book about the importance of words and how they have shaped our past and can affect our lives in both positive and negative ways.
The author tells about many famous speakers who have used positive words to communicate with people and make a difference in the world. He also explains the importance of silence and listening. Even though this is a book about positive words, Mr. Toler warns readers about the destructiveness of negative words.
This is not a strongly Christian book, but the author uses the final pages of the book to teach the reader how to have a conversation with Jesus Christ, our heavenly Father.
I found this book inspiring and informative. Mr. Toler is an excellent and experienced writer and expresses his thoughts in an organized and insightful manner.
I really enjoyed reading one story after another about how the power of words can change situations in a positive or a negative way. I also found the chapter about the importance of silence and listening very interesting.
We can all benefit from thinking about the words we use. Knowledge and words are powerful. This book will give you a practical background and guide for the use of positive words and how they make a difference.
I received a free digital copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for a fair review.
July 27, 2023
A lot of good and helpful tips about the power of words. Below are some takeaways:
Always say less than you think.
People may forget what you say but not how you say it and how you make them feel.
Let others know you appreciate and believe in them.
You can express humility through words.
A sincere apology can go a long way.
Your words have value, can add value, and can diminish value.
Words mean less because of the volume. Make your words count, and say less.
Spend your words frugally.
If you want to assure others of their importance, then keep your mouth shut and listen.
Listen with your eyes.
Show you care by asking the right questions.
Focus your thinking so you’ll say the right words.
The right word at the right time is as different as lightning is from the lightning bug.
Kindness makes the difference.
It’s sad when someone uses up their kindness at work and has none left over for their family.
There are times that the best answer is silence.
If you have nothing to say, don’t feel obligated to say anything.
We don’t learn by talking.
A positive attitude produces words.
It’s hard for some to compliment because they’re so use to insulting.
Everyone likes to be affirmed.
Rumors are easy to start but difficult to stop. Hold your tongue.
Needless arguments are a waste of time.
Eliminate insults and innuendos.
Always say less than you think.
People may forget what you say but not how you say it and how you make them feel.
Let others know you appreciate and believe in them.
You can express humility through words.
A sincere apology can go a long way.
Your words have value, can add value, and can diminish value.
Words mean less because of the volume. Make your words count, and say less.
Spend your words frugally.
If you want to assure others of their importance, then keep your mouth shut and listen.
Listen with your eyes.
Show you care by asking the right questions.
Focus your thinking so you’ll say the right words.
The right word at the right time is as different as lightning is from the lightning bug.
Kindness makes the difference.
It’s sad when someone uses up their kindness at work and has none left over for their family.
There are times that the best answer is silence.
If you have nothing to say, don’t feel obligated to say anything.
We don’t learn by talking.
A positive attitude produces words.
It’s hard for some to compliment because they’re so use to insulting.
Everyone likes to be affirmed.
Rumors are easy to start but difficult to stop. Hold your tongue.
Needless arguments are a waste of time.
Eliminate insults and innuendos.
March 19, 2024
Some Notes:
• Greatness lies not on being strong but on the great use of strength.
• Turn criticism into a compliment: “I think so highly of you that it surprises me when you use bad language. I feel concerned with what other people would think of you when they don’t really know you as much as I do.”
• The mouth speaks what the heart is full of.
• Do you need to know when a person needs encouragement? When he is breathing.
• Wise men talk because they have something to say. Fools because they have to say something.
• They might forget what you said but they won't forget what you made them feel.
• Listening is not a skill. It is a discipline. All you need to do is to keep your mouth shut.
• Greatness lies not on being strong but on the great use of strength.
• Turn criticism into a compliment: “I think so highly of you that it surprises me when you use bad language. I feel concerned with what other people would think of you when they don’t really know you as much as I do.”
• The mouth speaks what the heart is full of.
• Do you need to know when a person needs encouragement? When he is breathing.
• Wise men talk because they have something to say. Fools because they have to say something.
• They might forget what you said but they won't forget what you made them feel.
• Listening is not a skill. It is a discipline. All you need to do is to keep your mouth shut.
March 23, 2024
I honestly was considering taking up swearing this year. I've kept my language clean for 49 years, and I was beginning to wonder the point of it all. I've always spoken positively and tried to use my words to uplift instead of tear down. This book was a reinforcement of my intention to keep my language clean...even to remove most sarcasm from my language as it also is negative and tends to stir dissension.
Though I thoroughly enjoyed this book, the author does tend to recycle many of the ideas and anecdotes from one book to another. I don't find it tiresome...just a good reminder of what is important and why.
Though I thoroughly enjoyed this book, the author does tend to recycle many of the ideas and anecdotes from one book to another. I don't find it tiresome...just a good reminder of what is important and why.
May 24, 2023
This was a great read. I received a lot of gold nuggets about speaking positively, and how your words influences others. There are also great quotes inside by some of the most successful & influential people in history. I would highly recommend this book,
August 15, 2019
This book is good for your soul. It provides practical ways that you can improve your communication. It is overtly Christian with a call to faith in the end.
January 9, 2021
The main message of the book is that words have power. Therefore, you need to use them attitvely when talking to yourself or to other people around you.
March 16, 2021
the bible for positive words
January 26, 2023
Great book for those with low confidence. Teaches how your words can help others and yourself.
July 10, 2023
A lot of information. Some of it is repetitive. Can words make a differance (of course). Can they change someone's life...well...I think it takes action too. Probably more so.
February 1, 2019
A book filled with obvious truths, and many anecdotes, that reads like a refresher course for kindness to oneself and others.
While I was not as impressed as I hoped to be, The Power of Positive Words is filled with positive stories and practical implications around spoken and written words. It serves as a reminder to oneself, of our sometimes careless use of words, and how we should also take more care to listen to the words spoken around us.
If you are in need of a shot of positivity, this book will provide that, and may give you the reminder you need to move toward a more positive, and aware way to communicate with others.
While I was not as impressed as I hoped to be, The Power of Positive Words is filled with positive stories and practical implications around spoken and written words. It serves as a reminder to oneself, of our sometimes careless use of words, and how we should also take more care to listen to the words spoken around us.
If you are in need of a shot of positivity, this book will provide that, and may give you the reminder you need to move toward a more positive, and aware way to communicate with others.
October 28, 2020
Good read, but very surface level tips. Serves as a good reminder for using positive words in all areas of life, even when we talk to ourselves.
March 19, 2019
I like the meaning of this book. Although words need to be backed up by actions. Also when talking to someone tone of the voice matters a lot. I like the idea behind it although
March 19, 2019
The Power of Positive Words What You Say Makes a Difference
by Stan Toler, published these days by Harvest House Publishers, considering our times, it's immensely beauty and important.
Words create bridges, unity, harmony, love friendship; when not used well they become like stones thrown in the direction of people or situations, changing the course of history of a lot of human beings.
The book is divided in three parts, The Truth about Words; Strategic Word Use, and Attitude Before Words.
The author analyzes the power of words seen biblically, with the wise words of estimated authors and wise men of all the times. Words are used for the best; for creating as it happened to a dream at Paul McCartney and his... Let is Be. After all what are words if not ideas put in motions into the world?
And what it is true is also that our positive or negative thinking and so words will create our external world. We are surrounded by positive or negative experiences but also influenced, heavily, by the TV we watch, what we read, people with which we interact with. It is absolutely true that good words will be in grade to change the mind of a person, bettering her situation. So, words are important because are a balm for the soul of another afflicted soul.
It would be great to say all the time the right word at the right time. For a co-worker, a friend, a relative or children. In this case adds the author it would be absolutely indispensible. Most ex-children, so grown-ups people, lived in environments of psychological uncertainty, where they haven't been too much supported by their parents. Differently, in supportive families, children grow up with more serenity having experienced the beauty of words of their parents; good words don't say that parents musn't be severe with children, but being "psychological-wordly-supportive" help a lot.
With words it's also possible to express humility, saying thanks. We can apologize. Words are powerful. They should be used with frugality, but at the same time we should listen to others and their words, while, often we would want to speak and tell what it is happening in our life and so on.
What it will be important to do is to try to be positive, in every situation.
Once when some students understood how much Kipling was paid per word, they sent him a certain amount of money asking of writing them down one of the words he loved the most: Kypling answered back humoristically with a powerful word: THANKS.
Our world is also populated by social medias, and it is no negative when these accounts are used peacefully and for spreading love and friendship. If too addicted you will find some modalities for not staying all the time connected.
Talkers. Larry King tells that to him they look at things from a new angle; they they are enthusiatic; they don't talk about themselves all the time, they are curious; they have sense of humor; they have their own style of talking and much more.
The main message of this self-help book is to be kind people, in grade to be compassionate, helpful, good, decent human beings also thanks to the words we use in our daily life, because changing our world is possible, starting from words and a different vision of life.
Highly recommended.
I thank NetGalley and Harvest Publishing for this ebook.
Anna Maria Polidori
by Stan Toler, published these days by Harvest House Publishers, considering our times, it's immensely beauty and important.
Words create bridges, unity, harmony, love friendship; when not used well they become like stones thrown in the direction of people or situations, changing the course of history of a lot of human beings.
The book is divided in three parts, The Truth about Words; Strategic Word Use, and Attitude Before Words.
The author analyzes the power of words seen biblically, with the wise words of estimated authors and wise men of all the times. Words are used for the best; for creating as it happened to a dream at Paul McCartney and his... Let is Be. After all what are words if not ideas put in motions into the world?
And what it is true is also that our positive or negative thinking and so words will create our external world. We are surrounded by positive or negative experiences but also influenced, heavily, by the TV we watch, what we read, people with which we interact with. It is absolutely true that good words will be in grade to change the mind of a person, bettering her situation. So, words are important because are a balm for the soul of another afflicted soul.
It would be great to say all the time the right word at the right time. For a co-worker, a friend, a relative or children. In this case adds the author it would be absolutely indispensible. Most ex-children, so grown-ups people, lived in environments of psychological uncertainty, where they haven't been too much supported by their parents. Differently, in supportive families, children grow up with more serenity having experienced the beauty of words of their parents; good words don't say that parents musn't be severe with children, but being "psychological-wordly-supportive" help a lot.
With words it's also possible to express humility, saying thanks. We can apologize. Words are powerful. They should be used with frugality, but at the same time we should listen to others and their words, while, often we would want to speak and tell what it is happening in our life and so on.
What it will be important to do is to try to be positive, in every situation.
Once when some students understood how much Kipling was paid per word, they sent him a certain amount of money asking of writing them down one of the words he loved the most: Kypling answered back humoristically with a powerful word: THANKS.
Our world is also populated by social medias, and it is no negative when these accounts are used peacefully and for spreading love and friendship. If too addicted you will find some modalities for not staying all the time connected.
Talkers. Larry King tells that to him they look at things from a new angle; they they are enthusiatic; they don't talk about themselves all the time, they are curious; they have sense of humor; they have their own style of talking and much more.
The main message of this self-help book is to be kind people, in grade to be compassionate, helpful, good, decent human beings also thanks to the words we use in our daily life, because changing our world is possible, starting from words and a different vision of life.
Highly recommended.
I thank NetGalley and Harvest Publishing for this ebook.
Anna Maria Polidori
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