This Week in Leadership Tactics

Dec. 17, 2021

This week's roundup discusses what employees want this holiday season, how to build a growth culture, and takes advice from Walgreens' CEO. 

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 SeasonInc. 

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 GrowthEntrepreneur

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 EmployeesHarvard Business Review  

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

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