The uncomfortable practice that can help you get better at reading the room

Business Insider | 08-10-2026 05:55pm |

Business Insider's Ana Altchek outlines a strategy for improving one's ability to read social and professional situations. The approach involves actively seeking honest feedback from colleagues to identify personal blind spots. A 2018 study in the Journal of Management, which examined over 2,600 workers across 515 teams, supports the effectiveness of this method by comparing self-assessments with peer ratings. Enhanced self-awareness enables more accurate judgment of others and circumstances.

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