This Week in Leadership Tactics

April 16, 2021
This week's roundup addresses the benefits of foreign language, how to keep employees from leaving, and how to motivate the workforce.

April 16, 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.

The Hidden Benefits of Learning a Foreign Language — Inc. 

Understanding a new way of speaking is a key to understanding yourself -- and your business.

3 Strategies That Will Keep Your Employees Engaged So They Don't Jump Ship — Entrepreneur

Learn what makes your employees motivated and enjoying their jobs so they feel connected for the long haul.

Find the Right Words to Inspire Your Team — Harvard Business Review  

It’s important to understand that when you, as a leader, communicate with your team, using weaker words weakens your message and blunts your ability to inspire people.

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