We conduct research to inform the development of our tools and to evaluate the impact of our work.

Research informs everything we do. Design of tools and interventions. Research confirms the impact that our work has. Research shows us where our work is needed most.

How We Navigate Life

Our best-selling book, How We Navigate Life, shares the core ideas behind our research. It introduces four practices for developing reflective intelligence—a learnable skill that helps people make meaning from their experiences and connect with what matters.

These insights help students, educators, and communities:

  • Clarify what gives their work meaning

  • Strengthen relationships

  • Feel a deeper sense of connection


Research in Action

We partner with schools, universities, and organizations to test and apply our tools in real-world settings.

Our findings show:

  • Educators build stronger relationships with students

  • Staff teams feel more connected and engaged

  • Communities develop shared language and lasting practices

Evidence-Based and Practice-Informed

Our work is grounded in:

  • Longitudinal studies and behavioral science

  • Wise interventions and practical applications

  • Field-tested tools designed with and for educators and community leaders

Want to explore our research or connect about a project?


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