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How Self-Awareness Boosts Performance — Evidence From HBR

Apr 07, 2026 · 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.