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Act Like an owner

When you want to unlock a culture where people love to be, and deliver the results leaders need, it’s time to

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Create more value.

“Greg’s ownership tools have equipped us to empower our employees to excel, create more value along with creating a work environment that I’m very proud of. I apply these principles into my personal life, along with weaving them into the culture of our business.”
Scott Case + CEO Case & Associates
See Your way forward.

“The lasting impact of this work around “ownership” is that, now we still see our way forward using the same language to define who we are and what we are about. Our culture statements are enduring not only because they are valuable, but because we all Own them.”
Randy Nail + CEO Hogan Taylor
Spark a cultural revolution.

“The Ownership Mindset sparked a cultural revolution across my company. We even added “Act Like an Owner” into our Leadership Competency Model that we use to hire, evaluate and develop our leaders. We use it as common language, and it helped us think more about how to drive the tenets of an owner mindset throughout the organization.”
Cathy Manginelli + VP TriNet
Get Measurable Results.

“Owners bring their heart, head, and hands. Renters bring only their hands. Vandals bring division.” That quote has been a thread that has continued throughout Elliot as we have pursued greater engagement with our 3200 employees. The platform of ownership and the simplicity of the ownership language is something we have adopted - with measurable results.”
David Haskins + President & CEO at Davis H. Elliot Company, Inc

About

"Be Valuable in Meaningful Ways That Inspire Others Toward Greatness." This guiding mission shapes my focus and informs every decision I make, both personally and professionally. For the past 15 years, I have shared these insights with organizations nationwide. I collaborate with leaders committed to transforming their workplace culture into a thriving ecosystem defined by trust, ownership, agility, and growth. Simply put, I help individuals unlock the mindsets that ignite engagement, reshape culture, and drive sustainable growth. I look forward to the opportunity to connect with you. - Greg Hawks

Greg

Creating a strong culture in today’s work environment is hard. Whether remote, hybrid, or in-office, the barriers to a cohesive and productive workplace are daunting. From generational gaps to communication breakdowns to dwindling engagement, leaders face pressure to build buy-in, retain top talent and deliver results... all at once. How do we get people to care again? And why should they?

Act Like an Owner introduces the three mindsets shaping every team: Owners, Renters, and Vandals. Each impacts culture differently and leaves a lasting mark on business outcomes. Through vivid stories, lived experiences, and a powerful metaphor this book offers a practical framework that enables people to rethink how they show up at work.

Whether you're leading a department, running a company, or finding your footing inside one, this book will equip you to:
* Shift the disengaged into connected contributors
* Shape a space for heart, head, and hands to coexist
* Expand ownership thinking across roles, relationships, and responsibilities

Mindset shapes everything. If you want a workplace people love and one that delivers the outcomes leaders need, Act Like an Owner will show you how to build it.