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 Trait — Inc. 

A trait so often overlooked in identifying true leaders.

Truly Independent Thinkers Have These 5 Traits — Entrepreneur

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 Person — Harvard 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.