The Ownership Mindset

A Handbook for Transforming Your Life and Leadership

by Kerry Siggins

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Pub Date Oct 17 2023 | Archive Date Oct 31 2023

Business, Leadership, Finance

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Description

The Key to Leadership Is Taking Ownership. Owners act and think differently than employees. To an owner, a business is more than a source of income. It’s part of their identity. They view its success as their own. It’s the conscious development of this mindset in oneself and others—learning to “think like an owner”—that makes the difference between paycheck players and top performers. By undertaking this dramatic shift in mentality from an employee mindset to an ownership mindset, Kerry Siggins pulled herself from the depths of substance abuse and a dead-end lifestyle to become the head of StoneAge, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of industrial cleaning equipment, and a finalist for Colorado’s CEO of the Year. At StoneAge, ownership is more than a mindset. StoneAge is one of a small but rapidly increasing number of companies that have created impressive and durable growth in part through an Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP) that offers employees the chance to become shareholders and encourages them to value the business as if it were their own. Packed with practical advice, compelling research, and unforgettable stories for everyone from a first-time manager to a seasoned CEO, The Ownership Mindset is a must-read blueprint for empowering yourself and others to reach your full potential.

Advance Praise

“If you are looking for a great book that shows exactly what impact creating a culture of empowering employees to be owners can have on an organization, The Ownership Mindset is it. Kerry Siggins is an inspiring leader that we all can learn from.” —Kara Goldin, founder Hint Water, and author of the Wall Street Journal bestseller Undaunted

“Kerry has written a compelling, entertaining, and inspiring story of what it takes to go from rock bottom to an influential leader and industry disruptor. The Ownership Mindset is essential for any leader who doesn’t believe that being vulnerable, authentic, and employee-centric creates success. Kerry is clearly on the consistent, persistent pursuit of her potential!”—David Meltzer, founder, David Meltzer Enterprises and Sports 1 Marketing

“In this powerful and introspective book, Kerry Siggins offers a bold vision that inspires teams and individuals to play offense in highly defensive environments by thinking like an owner at scale. The Ownership Mindset is a fascinating combination of heartful conviction and practical advice you can immediately put into action. It lays out a compelling message: own your purpose, own your leadership, own your life.”—Paul Epstein, former NFL and NBA executive and bestselling author of The Power of Playing Offense

“Ownership is a core value of the up-and-coming generations in the workforce. Kerry is at the forefront of a new breed of innovative leaders who are making their mark by embracing this fact as more than a slogan. The Ownership Mindset is the must-read handbook for creating and sustaining positive, lasting change in the radically new world of work.”—Santor Nishizaki, leadership expert and co-author of Working with Gen Z

“Kerry Siggins doesn’t just talk about an ownership mindset, she shows you how to confidently live and lead with it through her vulnerable stories and incredible journey from rock bottom to CEO. This book is perfect for leaders who want to use practical strategies to lead themselves and others in a results-driven way.”—Kelli Thompson, award-winning career and leadership coach; author of Closing the Confidence Gap

“A leadership book isn’t supposed to be this real, raw, and heartfelt. But that’s who Kerry is. It’s also chock-full of actionable advice for everyone from founders to the entry-level on every page about how to achieve a better version of yourself and your team.”—Frankie Russo, eight-time Inc. 500 entrepreneur and bestselling author of Breaking WHY

“Kerry Siggins has a way of captivating you from the get-go with her story of overcoming addiction to lead a dynamic and disruptive company. I showcased Kerry on my podcast, Creating Confidence, and the response was overwhelming! Her story and direction not only inspire but also advise and direct others to a path of fulfillment and success. The Ownership Mindset is a handbook for all leaders who want to build a high-performing culture where employees love what they do. Take direction from someone who has been where you want to go. Kerry’s book is your roadmap to success.”—Heather Monahan, bestselling author of Confidence Creator and keynote speaker

“An ownership mindset is crucial to breathing life into organizations of all shapes and sizes. Kerry’s book puts this important truth front and center while providing powerful inspiration and a deep well of user-friendly wisdom to which you’ll return again and again.”—Jason Barger, award-winning leadership consultant and author of Breathing Oxygen