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15+ years of research

Discover your
best self.

A research-backed exercise that reveals who you are at your best through real stories from the people who've seen your impact firsthand.

Developed at
University of Michigan Center for Positive Organizations

Impact Stories

See Yourself Through
A New Lens

When you see yourself through the eyes of others, you unlock a perspective that self-reflection alone cannot provide.

Real participant experiences
"[The stories I received] tended to pull me into the realm of possibility and hope. It provided me with clues for making a greater and more positive difference on the world."

RBSE Participant

Finding hope and possibility

"Most of the stories people shared were about little moments I had forgotten or didn't even think about. I saw how much it meant to other people, even though it wasn't in my line of sight."

Executive Leader

Discovering invisible impact through forgotten moments

"The RBSE helped me recognize patterns in my leadership that I was completely blind to. It's changed how I approach my team and my career."

Team Manager

Seeing strengths invisible to self-assessment

"I've done many assessments, but none revealed things about myself that I couldn't see. The stories people shared will stay with me forever."

Healthcare Professional

Individual participant

"What comes easy to us, we overlook or discount. The RBSE showed me my impact strengths that were energizing me without even knowing it."

Executive Coach

Professional development

"This is such a rare experience — like graduations or weddings where people celebrate who you are. But this focused purely on my strengths and contributions."

Mid-career Professional

Personal growth journey

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The Research

It's time to rethink
Performance.

High performers succeed by developing a distinctive competitive advantage. But you won't get there by fixing every weakness.

Most of us have blind spots about our best self. Our strongest qualities feel like second nature, so we overlook the value of what feels effortless. The Reflected Best Self Exercise gives you visibility into the patterns you can't see on your own. You get a clearer picture of who you are at your best and the confidence to use your strengths more strategically. Without it, you risk underusing what makes you most effective.

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See Your Impact Strengths

Most feedback tools tell you what to fix. The RBSE reveals what makes you distinctively effective. Discover your personal competitive advantage by looking at your strengths through the eyes of the people who've seen you at your best.

Lead From Authenticity

When leaders know and act from their authentic strengths, the people around them stay longer, perform better, and feel more connected. Get research validated results with the RBSE and gain the clarity to lead as your best self.

Build Performance Under Pressure

Under pressure, most people default to doubt. Research shows that leaders who have a clear, evidence-based understanding of their strengths respond to setbacks and adversity with greater resilience and creativity. In the moments that matter most, the RBSE gives you a foundation of strength.

The Process

How It Works

A simple, powerful journey to discover you at your best through the eyes of others

1. Invite

You'll invite people from all areas of your life to share short, specific moments about you at your best.

2. Collect

We gather authentic stories through our digital platform.

3. Craft

You receive the stories and instructions about how to identify patterns to create a portrait that reflects your unique impact.

4. Apply

Receive guided tools to apply your best self portrait to top priorities, life transitions, and leadership challenges.

Choose Your Path

Whether you're an individual looking to grow, a student developing your potential, or an organization building a better team, there's an experience that supports your journey.

For Individuals

Individual Experience

Self-guided digital platform with optional coaching to help you discover your best self.

One-time payment

For Organizations

Organization Experience

Easily coordinate and manage multiple groups with concierge support, activity guides, and debriefing frameworks to put the RBSE to use in your organization.

Volume Licensing

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For Students

Student
Experience

Discover your strengths and build confidence as you prepare for your career and life ahead.

Student pricing

Ready to find your best self?

Join over 50,000 leaders, students, and professionals who have transformed their lives with the RBSE.

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