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    Scott Ventrella

    Principal

    Positive Dynamics

    Key Takeaways

    • 1.Specializes in enhancing organizational performance through leadership development, executive coaching, and fostering integrity.
    • 2.Advocates for "total organizational integrity" as a core framework for building strong corporate identities.
    • 3.Author of several books, including "The Power of Positive Thinking in Business" and "Me, Inc., How to Master the Business of Being You."
    • 4.Serves as an adjunct professor of leadership and ethics at Fordham, Sacred Heart, and Fairfield universities.

    About Scott

    Who is Scott Ventrella?

    Scott Ventrella is a distinguished management consultant, author, and educator with over 25 years of experience in organizational development. As the Principal of Positive Dynamics, a management consulting firm, he specializes in creating and delivering programs designed to enhance organizational performance by unlocking the inherent potential within people. Ventrella is also a respected adjunct professor at several universities, where he shares his expertise in leadership, ethics, and organizational change.

    What is Scott Ventrella known for?

    Ventrella is recognized for his comprehensive approach to leadership development, executive coaching, and fostering organizational integrity. He is a prominent voice in business ethics, advocating for total organizational integrity as a core framework for building strong corporate identities. His work extends to guiding Fortune 500 companies and other major organizations through talent management, succession planning, leadership enhancement, and cultural transformation. A sought-after speaker, Ventrella has presented at prestigious institutions such as Harvard Business School and Yale University, sharing insights on leadership, values, and the power of integrity.

    What is Scott Ventrella's background and experience?

    With a career spanning more than two decades, Scott Ventrella has held significant roles in various professional environments. He served as Managing Director for the Center for Corporate Ethics and as Executive Vice-President at SAI Global, a publicly-held professional services firm. His experience also includes a directorship at Mercer Delta, an international change management consulting firm. Ventrella began his career at the Juran Institute, a quality management consulting firm, where he spent 11 years advancing through positions including senior consultant, practice leader, and Director of Business Development. He was also instrumental in the restructuring of the Peale Center following the passing of its founder, Dr. Norman Vincent Peale. Academically, Ventrella holds an MS in Psychology and a BBA in Marketing, both from Western Connecticut State University.

    In academia, Ventrella has been an adjunct professor at Fordham University's Graduate School of Business since 1993, teaching courses such as "Leadership and Change," "Leading the Global Organization," and "Me, Inc. – How to Master the Business of Being You." He also contributes his expertise as an adjunct professor at Sacred Heart University's Jack Welch College of Business, where he teaches "Leadership and Ethics," and at Fairfield University, instructing on "Applied Business Ethics."

    What topics does Scott Ventrella speak and write about?

    Scott Ventrella is a prolific speaker and author focusing on critical aspects of business and personal development. His speaking engagements frequently cover leadership, values, organizational integrity, and ethical policies. He has presented on "The Power of Integrity" at Yale University's Annual Leadership Conference and was a featured speaker at Harvard Business School's "Dean's Conference on Leadership, Values, and Spirituality." Ventrella has also conducted specialized workshops, including one for spouses of UN diplomats. He has appeared on television programs to discuss goal setting and leadership in business.

    As an author, Ventrella co-authored "The Change Champion's Fieldguide," an organizational development publication, where he contributed a chapter titled "Raise the Bar from Corporate Compliance to Total Organizational Integrity." He is also the author of "The Power of Positive Thinking in Business: 10 Traits for Maximum Results" and "Me. Inc., How to Master the Business of Being You." His insights are further disseminated through his work as a Summit Advisor for Linkage Inc.'s "Best of Organizational Development Summit."

    How does Scott Ventrella contribute to the Best Practice Institute?

    Scott Ventrella actively shares his extensive knowledge and experience with the Best Practice Institute community through various engagements. He has presented several impactful webinars that align with BPI's mission to foster exemplary workplace practices. These include "Building a Culture of Integrity and Ethical Policies," which emphasizes total organizational integrity as a foundational mindset for strong corporate identities. He also led "Me, Inc: How to Master the Business of Being You," focusing on the application of business principles for personal success. Additionally, Ventrella has guided discussions on "Building Cultures of Integrity," prompting organizations to assess and strengthen their ethical frameworks.

    Background & Perspective

    Background and Experience

    With over 25 years of experience, Scott Ventrella is a distinguished management consultant, author, and educator in organizational development. As Principal of Positive Dynamics, he focuses on enhancing organizational performance by unlocking human potential. His previous roles include Managing Director for the Center for Corporate Ethics, Executive Vice-President at SAI Global, and a directorship at Mercer Delta, an international change management firm. He began his career at the Juran Institute, a quality management consulting firm, where he spent 11 years.

    Since 1993, Ventrella has been an adjunct professor at Fordham University's Graduate School of Business, teaching "Leadership and Change" and "Leading the Global Organization." He also teaches "Leadership and Ethics" at Sacred Heart University’s Jack Welch College of Business and "Applied Business Ethics" at Fairfield University. He holds an MS in Psychology and a BBA in Marketing from Western Connecticut State University.

    Areas of Expertise

    Ventrella's work centers on leadership development, executive coaching, and organizational integrity. He is a prominent voice in business ethics, advocating for a framework of "total organizational integrity." His consulting practice guides Fortune 500 companies and other major organizations through talent management, succession planning, leadership enhancement, and cultural transformation.

    Publications and Speaking

    Scott Ventrella is a frequent speaker on leadership, values, and ethics. He has presented at Harvard Business School's "Dean's Conference on Leadership, Values, and Spirituality" and Yale University's Annual Leadership Conference. He is the author of The Power of Positive Thinking in Business: 10 Traits for Maximum Results and Me. Inc., How to Master the Business of Being You. He also contributed a chapter titled "Raise the Bar from Corporate Compliance to Total Organizational Integrity" to the book, The Change Champion's Fieldguide.

    Areas of Expertise

    Leadership DevelopmentBusiness EthicsOrganizational ChangeExecutive CoachingTalent ManagementSuccession PlanningCulture TransformationApplied Business Ethics

    Research Topics

    LeadershipOrganizational DevelopmentEthics & IntegrityChange Management

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