This Week in Business Strategies

Dec. 16, 2019

This week, Ratchet+Wrench highlighted articles about how to make time to focus on the big-picture decisions and how to avoid mistakes leader's can't afford to make during the holidays. 

Dec. 16, 2019—To better assist shop owners with their production management, marketing tactics and leadership styles, Ratchet+Wrench has compiled a short list of essential business-building material from some of its favorite sources.

3 Mistakes Leaders Can't Afford to Make Around the Holidays – Inc

While your team is likely buckling down to hit company goals and end the year on a high note, that doesn't mean, however, that certain things don't sting around the holidays.

What Aircraft Crews Know About Managing High-Pressure Situations – Harvard Business Review

Crises, which will inevitably arise in any field of work, demand more from us than everyday challenges. No single person can manage one alone. 

9 Simple Techniques Any Leader Can Use to Show Employees Appreciation – Entrepreneur

Here is the harsh reality: Most employees do not feel appreciated or acknowledged, as suggested in a study by Gallup. Here are nine techniques to show employees appreciation and help them feel acknowledged at work.

How to Get Out of the Weeds and Make Time for Big-Picture Thinking – Fast Company

When you’re juggling meetings, conference calls, and an overflowing inbox, it can be hard to make time for what’s actually important.

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