Coming September, 2026 ——
Resilient Optimism
The Science of Sustaining a Positive Mindset in Tough Times
Harvard Business Review Press, September 2026
It’s easy to start with optimism—at the beginning of a project, a sports season, a marriage, during a winning streak, when energy is high.
The real challenge is sustaining it when pressure builds, setbacks stack up, and life doesn’t let up.
Resilient Optimism shares the science behind why optimism so often fades under stress—and what actually helps it endure. Drawing on decades of research in positive psychology and neuroscience, Michelle Gielan shows that optimism isn’t about forced positivity or ignoring reality. It’s a trainable skill, built through simple, repeatable habits that stabilize mindset and performance when things get hard.
Practical, research-backed, and deeply human, this book offers a clear path to staying energized, focused, and effective—at work and in life—especially when it matters most.
We are all broadcasters.
Through our words, tone, and presence, we’re constantly sending signals to the people around us—at work, at home, and everywhere in between.
Broadcasting Happiness shows how small shifts in what we say and how we lead can create powerful ripple effects in energy, performance, and well-being. Drawing on research from positive psychology and neuroscience, Michelle Gielan reveals how intentional communication doesn’t just feel better—it drives measurable results.
Blending compelling stories with practical, research-backed tools, this book teaches simple habits that help people lead conversations more effectively, reduce the impact of negativity, and create cultures where optimism spreads—and success follows.
For leaders, teams, parents, and anyone who wants to create positive change, Broadcasting Happiness offers a clear message: when you change what you broadcast, you change what’s possible—for yourself and for everyone around you.
Emotional intelligence isn’t a soft skill—it’s a leadership advantage.
In this guide from Harvard Business Review, Michelle Gielan and Shawn Achor contribute research-backed insights on resilience, showing how emotional intelligence shapes performance, decision-making, and leadership under pressure.
Designed for ambitious professionals, the HBR Guide to Emotional Intelligence offers practical strategies for managing emotions, navigating difficult people, bouncing back from setbacks, and helping teams thrive—especially in demanding environments.
Grounded in science and built for real work, this guide shows how emotional intelligence can be strengthened—and why it matters more than ever.
“Michelle Gielan is a gifted storyteller, and she shares powerful science and practical insights for improving the world around us.”
“Michelle Gielan is one of the brightest stars in positive psychology and an eloquent champion for rethinking the way we communicate.”
“Michelle Gielan is a world-renowned happiness researcher.”