Praise for the author
“Michelle Gielan is carving out new territory in how positive thinking is literally changing the trajectory of our lives.”
— Oprah
“Michelle Gielan is a gifted storyteller, and she shares powerful science and practical insights for improving the world around us.”
— Adam Grant
Praise for the author
“Michelle Gielan is carving out new territory in how positive thinking is literally changing the trajectory of our lives.”
— Oprah
“Michelle Gielan is a gifted storyteller, and she shares powerful science and practical insights for improving the world around us.”
— Adam Grant
We’re living through an era of sustained uncertainty.
Pressure no longer comes in short bursts. Decisions must be made without complete information. Even the most capable people can find their energy, perspective, and optimism slowly wearing down.
Most people don’t lose optimism because they never had it. They lose it because they don’t know how to sustain it.
That’s what this book is about.
The Science of Sustaining a Positive Mindset in Tough Times
Drawing on more than fifteen years of research, bestselling author and positive psychology researcher Michelle Gielan shows how resilient optimism can be developed through simple, repeatable behaviors. Optimism is not a feeling. It’s a behavior.
Through compelling stories, scientific insight, and practical tools, Michelle reveals how optimism becomes a measurable advantage for navigating challenge, change, and uncertainty.
In Resilient Optimism, you’ll learn how to:
Resilient optimism is not a predetermined trait.
It is a trainable skill, accessible to anyone.
Whether you’re navigating organizational upheaval, economic instability, personal setback, or constant change, resilient optimism helps you think more clearly, recover more quickly, and keep moving toward what matters.
Resilient optimism is the greatest performance advantage of our time.
About Michelle
Michelle Gielan is a positive psychology researcher, former national CBS News anchor, and bestselling author whose work explores how resilient optimism shapes leadership, performance, and well-being.
Her research has been featured in Harvard Business Review and has helped organizations around the world build stronger cultures, more resilient leaders, and higher-performing teams.