John Taccarino

Dr. Taccarino's best selling book "S(Success) Factor, Psychological Roots of Success" has been ranked in the top 5% of all books sold by Amazon and has been ranked #12 in a category of Amazon books for money and business. The book provides a clear and direct method for improving an individual's psychological readiness for success by helping him/her to strengthen his/her S-Factor. The book also employs case studies of some of the most successful people in the world such as Oprah, Grace Kelly, Michael Jordan, Steve Jobs, Jack Ma and Steven King , Robert Downey, jr. and Tom Brady to illustrate how they have used the power of their strong S-Factors to overcome obstacles and achieve at the highest levels.

"Learning How to Succed is as important as Learning How to Read or Write" 

Dr. John Taccarino received his Ph. D. from Northwestern University and became licensed as a clinical psychologist in Illinois. He has had a long relationship with DePaul University in Chicago as a tenured faculty member and former department Chair. John has edited or authored several widely used personality assessments for such national companies as Western Psychological Services and the Stoelting Company. The Mirror Walk Company in Hong Kong is presently preparing his S-Factor based assessments for on line publication through its web site. Regarding recognitions, John has been cited or profiled in such references as Who's Who in the World, Who's Who in America, Who's Who in Science and Medicine, Who's Who in American Education and Outstanding American Educators. His most recent book, The Taccarino-Leonard S(Success) Factor:  Psychological Roots of Success points out that learning how to succeed is as important as learning how to read or write. There is great depth to this book as the case study of Viktor Frankl, for example, suggests how Frankl's views as expressed in his great book, Man's Search for Meaning, can be blended with the theory of the S-Factor to provide a basis for attaining meaningful success. The book also depicts how families and corporations can effectively develop cultures of S-Factor strength that can lead to generational bases for success.

Reviews of Dr. Taccarino's book "S(Success) Factor: Psychological Roots of Success"  from Amazon Books:

 
"According to their theory, Dr Mara Leonard and John, Taccarino, PhD..."The S (Success) Factor, is a global force within a person's structure of self that is formed and generated by the dynamics and interactions of the follow core character and personality elements: self valuing; internal motivation and self regulation; affective effectiveness; interpersonal effectiveness; self potency and success drive."

Find the road to success within you with this book as a guide. Well done and they feature many successful people's stories, Oprah, Tom Brady, Steve Jobs, Grace Kelly and her family, Hedy Keisler a.k.a. Hedy Lamarr, Jack Ma, Michael Jordan and others.

By M. Tublin on April 22, 2016
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(S)Success Factor has so much information detailing what it takes to be successful - you will be hard-pressed to put this book down! This book provides solid psychological concepts on what it takes to be successful, and is written in a manner we can all understand! Taccarino details the life of many incredibly successful people - revealing the common denominators found in all of them that made them successful! This book provides countless examples of people who have achieved success - and the psychology behind it! It you want to know what it takes to be successful - this book is for YOU!

By Joan S. Peck on April 21, 2016
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The Taccarino/ Leonard theory of the S(Success) Factor was something I had heard about but didn't really understand. Taccarino's book filled with stories of people who have found success through their own S Factor showed me that we all can have success when we can understand the psychological roots to create our success. A must read.
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By Doug Sandler on April 21, 2016
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What creates success. Why are some successful and other lead a life going from fail to fail? We all have to turn the mirror on ourselves and examine what truly makes us tick. Great book and great timing John! Thanks for sharing so many great lessons, stories and reasons for success.

5.0 out of 5 starsDo you want to know what it takes to be successful?
By Sharron Magyar on April 23, 2016
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Dr Taccario conducts an in depth study of the lives of successful people such as Oprah, Steve Jobs, Victor Frankl. What all these people have in common is they are psychologically and emotionally ready for success. Dr. Taccario notes in the end we all can have success by examining our core character and personality. Liked this book!

5.0 out of 5 starsA great book for anyone interested in getting ahead in life
By S. James Wheeler on April 22, 2016
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It turns out success has a lot more to do with your mind-set than your skill-set. The book examines the paths of some very successful people (Oprah, Robert Downey Jr, Steve Jobs -and more). The author defines a specific characteristic they all have, which led them to success: "The S Factor".

5.0 out of 5 starsProgram your own dispositions and S Factor!
By Amazed by Great Books on April 21, 2016
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At first, I picked up this book because it offered stories of some of the greatest people of all time--superstars, icons, and the rich-and-famous. But, as I read this book, I began to realize that these incredible individuals are just like me! I can emulate roots of belief systems that will make me successful, as well. Success is a psychological disposition that can have lasting effects on each and every one of us and Dr. Taccarino writes a masterful book helping us to understand what makes the S-Factor tick inside of us all! "