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“You are not alone in your grief, and your resilience is not defined by how quickly you move on, but by how you move forward.”
In Option B: Facing Adversity, Building Resilience, and Finding Joy, Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Meta (Facebook), and organisational psychologist Adam Grant explore how to recover from life’s toughest setbacks. Written after the sudden death of Sandberg’s husband, the book is both deeply personal and profoundly practical — blending emotional honesty with research-backed insights into how we adapt and grow through hardship. Together, Sandberg and Grant offer a compassionate roadmap for anyone facing grief, loss, or unexpected change, reminding readers that even when Option A is no longer available, we can still make the most of Option B.
In this episode, we discuss the core themes of resilience, self-compassion, and post-traumatic growth that underpin Option B. We explore how vulnerability and connection are key to healing, how empathy can transform leadership and relationships, and how we can find strength not in avoiding pain but in learning from it. Drawing on real-life stories and psychological research, we highlight practical tools for building emotional resilience — in life, in the workplace, and in leadership.
Whether you’re navigating personal challenges, supporting others through theirs, or striving to lead with empathy and courage, Option B offers a powerful reminder that adversity does not define us — our response does. This episode will leave you with renewed perspective on how to rebuild confidence, rediscover purpose, and find joy again, even when life doesn’t go to plan.
Episode 11 - Option B
By Sheryl Sandberg & Adam Grant
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About the Author
Sheryl Sandberg is the Chief Operating Officer of Meta (Facebook), founder of Lean In, and co-founder of Option B.org, a nonprofit supporting people building resilience after loss. She is also the author of the international bestseller Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead, which sparked a global conversation on gender equality and leadership.
Adam Grant is an organisational psychologist, bestselling author, and professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Known for his bestselling books Give and Take, Originals, and Think Again, Grant’s research explores motivation, generosity, and creativity in work and life. Together, Sandberg and Grant blend personal experience with evidence-based insights to help individuals and leaders face adversity with compassion, courage, and growth.
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“A remarkable blend of heart and science — Option B shows us how to find meaning and strength through life’s hardest moments.” — The New York Times
