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by Sheryl Sandberg and Adam Grant · Sheryl Sandberg & Adam Grant
Sandberg's account of grief after her husband's death, interleaved with Grant's summary of research on recovery. Readers finish understanding the three beliefs that slow recovery and practical ways friends and workplaces can help someone through loss.
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APA - The Road to Resilience
The American Psychological Association's topic hub gathers its guidance on building resilience, including the Road to Resilience article, research summaries, and related APA publications. Readers get an authoritative baseline set of habits and supports that research links to recovery.
The gift and power of emotional courage | Susan David
Psychologist Susan David's TED talk argues that suppressing difficult emotions undermines wellbeing, introducing emotional agility. Viewers finish able to distinguish avoidance from acceptance and to label feelings in a way that keeps them aligned with their values.
Greater Good Science Center - Resilience
UC Berkeley's Greater Good Science Center collects research-based articles, definitions, and practices on resilience to stress, trauma, and everyday difficulty. Readers come away with concrete exercises and an understanding of the evidence behind each one.
Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance (Angela Duckworth TED)
Angela Duckworth's TED talk arguing that sustained effort toward long-term goals predicts achievement better than talent or IQ, based on her studies of cadets, students, and salespeople. Introduces grit as a measurable trait and its link to growth mindset.
How to Make Stress Your Friend - Kelly McGonigal TED
TED Talk on reframing stress for better performance, recommended in leadership subs.
The Power of Vulnerability
Researcher Brene Brown reports on six years of qualitative work on shame and connection, arguing that people who feel worthy of belonging are those willing to be vulnerable. Viewers get a research account, not a set of techniques.