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Self-Awareness
How Self-Awareness Boosts Performance — Evidence From HBR
Apr 07, 2026
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5 min
In a notable HBR article, researchers found a positive correlation between self-awareness and team-member performance. Those scoring higher in self-awareness proved better at:
- Decision-making
- Team coordination
- Conflict management
In another study by Green Peak Partners examining 72 high-performing executives, researchers found that **self-awareness is the strongest single predictor of overall success**.
Why? Because self-awareness builds a 'psychological muscle' that helps you:
- Handle complexity
- Regulate emotions
- Build healthy relationships
- Avoid biases in your judgments
The good news: self-awareness isn't an innate trait. It's a skill you can build. The Coring methodology builds it through structured exercises over the engagement's six months.