This Week in Leadership Tactics

This week's roundup includes advice from Warren Buffett, how to ask for favors and what all independent thinkers have in common. 

Dec. 24, 2021
2 min read

Dec. 24, 2021—To better assist shop owners with their leadership styles, Ratchet+Wrench has compiled a short list of essential leadership material from some of its favorite sources. Here's a look at a few must-read articles from the past week.

Warren Buffett Says You Can Spot a Great Leader by Simply Looking for This 1 TraitInc. 

A trait so often overlooked in identifying true leaders.

Truly Independent Thinkers Have These 5 TraitsEntrepreneur

Every business needs independent thinkers to help lead the team to success. Here's how to spot them.

Need a Favor? Research Suggests It’s Best to Ask In PersonHarvard Business Review  

A recent study found that people were 67 percent more likely to agree to in-person requests than those made over audio or video call.

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