This Week in Leadership Tactics

Oct. 1, 2021
This week's roundup dives into Tom Brady's leadership, how to offer tough feedback and leadership strategies to avoid.

Oct. 1, 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.

Tom Brady's Dad Took a Jab at the Patriots. Brady's Response Is a Lesson in Emotional Intelligence Inc. 

Ahead of his return to New England this Sunday, Brady teaches a powerful lesson: Appreciate the past. Focus on the present. Protect the future.

6 Steps to Offering Tough Feedback, and Why It's a Crucial Skill for Every LeaderEntrepreneur

Set an example for communication and progress you want to see in your organization..

Research: Informal Leadership Comes at a CostHarvard Business Review

Taking on these duties can have a significant negative impact on employees' energy levels and job satisfaction.

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