Dec. 17, 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.

Forget Throwing a Holiday Party. This Is What Your Employees Actually Want This Holiday Season — Inc. 

Holiday parties are nice and all, but there's one key thing that all employees truly want from their employer.

7 Ways to Build a Company Culture That Motivates Teams and Promotes Growth — Entrepreneur

Money isn't all that matters to employees; as we collectively embrace more human-centric business practices, it's time companies have a clear strategy for their non-compensation plan. 

Walgreens CEO Roz Brewer to Leaders: Put Your Phones Away and Listen to Employees — Harvard Business Review  

Brewer says inclusion and equity are about making employees feel seen and heard.