This Week in Leadership Tactics

Dec. 24, 2021

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—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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