The Resilient Optimist
Michelle GielanThoughtful, research-backed insights on how to stay hopeful, grounded, and human when life presses in.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Only free issues | Publishes | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issues | 7 | Subscribers | Read | michellegielan.substack.com |
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The Tiny Follow-Up That Turns Small Talk into Real Talk
A CEO I know has a superpower that hides in plain sight.
The Smallest Part of the Meeting is the Part Running the Meeting
Ahead of a leadership program I led for a major tech company, I watched one manager unintentionally terrify his team before they’d even finished their first cup of coffee.
How to Stay Steady in the Unknown
Some of the most stressful moments in our lives come from the things we don’t yet know—and the stories our minds tell to make the unknown feel certain.
Pep Talks Don’t Last. Fact-Checking Does.
A few years ago, a close friend called me in full emotional freefall. Nothing dramatic had happened—it was simply one of those modern days when your brain feels like a browser with too many tabs open, most of them making noise, and a single...
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Researcher, speaker, and bestselling author of Broadcasting Happiness and Resilient Optimism (Harvard Business Review Press, Sept 2026)
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