self-awareness
noun
self-aware·ness
ˌself-ə-ˈwer-nəs 
: an awareness of one's own personality or individuality
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Scale Through Delegation Delegation demands self-awareness and reflection, as scaling often means recognizing when others with complementary skills are better equipped to take the lead.
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Matthew Conlin, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Cognitive and emotional abilities, such as learning, reasoning, self-awareness, self-control, and empathy, can improve as the brain develops with age.
—Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 31 Dec. 2024
This level of self-awareness, Brothers adds, translates well to navigating workplace challenges and collaborating with diverse personalities.
—Morgan Smith, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2024
This story illuminates how differing priorities and a lack of self-awareness can cause major societal fractures, fostering groupthink and barbarism.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 26 Dec. 2024
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Matthew Conlin, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Cognitive and emotional abilities, such as learning, reasoning, self-awareness, self-control, and empathy, can improve as the brain develops with age.
—Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 31 Dec. 2024
This level of self-awareness, Brothers adds, translates well to navigating workplace challenges and collaborating with diverse personalities.
—Morgan Smith, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2024
This story illuminates how differing priorities and a lack of self-awareness can cause major societal fractures, fostering groupthink and barbarism.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Self-awareness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-awareness. Accessed 10 Jan. 2025.
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