This Week in Leadership Tactics

April 30, 2021
This week's roundup discusses best communication strategies, how to maximize a small team and leading through adversity.

April 30, 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.

How to Uncover Your Communication Blind Spots — Inc. 

From clear communication to cultural awareness, some leadership blind spots are all too common.

5 Ways Lean Teams Can Work Smarter and Get More Done — Entrepreneur

Make changes through scheduling, automation and workflow optimization to free up your team to do their very best work

6 Strategies for Leading Through Uncertainty — Harvard Business Review  

Six strategies to improve a leader’s ability to learn, grow, and more effectively navigate the increasing complexity of our world.

About the Author

Ratchet+Wrench Staff Reporters

The Ratchet+Wrench staff reporters have a combined two-plus decades of journalism and mechanical repair experience.

Sponsored Recommendations

Free Resources for Shops Like Yours

View insights, research and solutions curated specifically for shops like yours.

Deliver a First-Class Guest Experience

Our dedicated Valvoline Trusted Advisor Sales and Support Team provides hands-on classroom and targeted in-store coaching to help your employees become more skilled at selling...

Promote Growth on Two Fronts: Existing and New Customers

Increase Sales and Customer Traffic To Your Store(s).

Differentiate Your Services and Increase Revenue

Reinvigorate your team and business success behind Valvoline's proven strategy that helps separate your business from competitors and create meaningful growth in sales and customer...