Rethinking Employee Resilience

“Dan Pelton leverages his extensive expertise as a clinical psychologist and his firsthand experience with burnout while serving on the front lines in Afghanistan to deliver a unique and compelling perspective on resilience. Combining profound insights with a masterful integration of scientific rigor and systems thinking, he challenges traditional approaches and presents innovative strategies for cultivating healthier, more engaging organizational cultures. This is an essential read for executives, talent management consultants, and anyone committed to creating a transformative, human-centric workplace.” - George W. Watts, MS, EdD, Chairman, Top Line Talent; coauthor of Becoming a Strategic Leader: Capitalize on the Power of Your Personality

“Dan Pelton taps into a wealth of experience to address the core challenges of today’s workplace. In Rethinking Employee Resilience, he presents actionable rules that empower you to navigate your career with confidence and adaptability in an ever-changing world.” - Michael P. Leiter, PhD, Professor Emeritus, Acadia University, Wolfville, NS, Canada.

“Dr. Pelton expertly reframes burnout from an individual challenge to an organizational opportunity. This essential guide offers leaders practical pathways to develop wellbeing as a collective skill set, creating environments where teams flourish rather than merely survive. A must-read for anyone building workplace cultures where resilience becomes a strength, not just a coping mechanism.” - Jen Fisher, global expert on wellbeing at work; Host, The WorkWell Podcast

“Burnout isn’t a personal failure-it’s a systemic issue, and Dan Pelton delivers the blueprint to fix it. Dismantling the myth that self-care alone can solve workplace exhaustion and challenging the conventional belief that resilience is merely about grit, he presents a bold, research-backed framework that redefines engagement, job design, and workplace culture. Insightful, refreshing, and deeply practical, this book is a must-read for leaders ready to move beyond quick fixes and build a workforce capable of sustaining performance that drives lasting impact.” - Cree Scott, PsyD, Founder & CEO of Serenity Psy Consulting

“Dan Pelton shifts the conversation on burnout in the best possible way. It’s not about pushing people to be tougher-it’s about creating environments where resilience can actually take root. Practical, wise, and deeply human loved it.” - Hector Hughes, cofounder & CEO of Unplugged

“Dan Pelton, a trusted leader, seasoned military veteran, impassioned clinical psychologist, and expert in the workplace wellbeing space, has written the definitive work on resilience for our time. He effortlessly reminds us that burnout is real, and that resilience is born from adversity, tempered by endurance, and sustained by intentional systemic/organizational enhancements. His honest approach and insights are a must-read for anyone who seeks to understand the true determinants and impacts of resilience, and is curious, passionate, and driven to optimize the workplace as a key driver of employee performance, meaningful engagement, and wellbeing for both the individual and the organization.” - William Ajayi, PhD, Head of Wellbeing, Netflix

Dr. Dan Pelton is an author and speaker dedicated to fostering a culture that champions employee well-being and mental health. He challenges conventional wisdom in the well-being industry, advocating for research-backed truths that drive behavioral change and deliver tangible workplace improvements-boosting engagement, retention, productivity, and satisfaction.

Dan’s career spans both public and private sectors. As a board-certified clinical psychologist, he served the U.S. Army in Afghanistan, providing care to thousands of soldiers across multiple provinces. Over the past decade, he has led mental health initiatives in management consulting, crafting strategies that enhance well-being and concurrently boost business performance.

Dan has spoken to tens of thousands globally, championing mental health awareness, promoting early intervention, and engaging in critical dialogues. Now, he distills his insights into a practical and accessible book for readers everywhere.