Kat Cole’s rise from Hooters waitress to CEO at age 47 is attributed to her mindset of “thinking like an owner.” This means taking accountability, taking action, being resourceful, and having a long-term vision. Leaders can foster this mindset in their teams to drive success and growth.

Anna Szczurek, founder of SkyLine Commercial Cleaning, transformed her employees into owners by being transparent about client relationships. Sharing client feedback, costs of losing clients, and real-time satisfaction scores empowered her team to take ownership, improve processes, and ensure customer satisfaction, leading to significant savings and increased efficiency.

Bilt CEO Ankur Jain emphasizes an ownership culture at the financial tech company, focusing on creating and aligning incentives to drive success. Jain believes in instilling a culture where every employee understands their role in the business’s success or failure. This approach attracts top talent who thrive on accountability and responsibility.

Read more at Yahoo Finance: Think like an owner and watch your career take off