This episode discusses the transformative impact of employee ownership on workplace culture and performance. A warehouse supervisor in Ohio declines a higher-paying job because of his 3% ownership stake in his current company, illustrating the value of real equity over typical benefits. The host, Kevin Patrick, examines why employees often lack an ownership mindset, suggesting that traditional employment structures fail to motivate true engagement. Through a case study of a mid-size manufacturing company, the script highlights how profit-sharing and employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) can significantly reduce defect rates and improve performance. The key message is that true ownership enforces a psychological shift and a cultural transformation, leading to improved retention, engagement, and performance. The episode concludes by urging leaders to reconsider their approach to employee engagement and ownership to succeed in the evolving business landscape.

The Currency of Trust Trust isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s the foundation that determines whether your ERP implementation succeeds or fails, whether your team stays engaged or checks out, and whether transformation actually sticks. In this episode, KP explores why trust functions as the true currency in business relationships, from the consulting room to the locker room. Drawing from over 20 years of ERP implementations and his experience as a Certified Dream Manager, he breaks down what builds trust, what destroys it, and why so many organizations unknowingly bankrupt their trust accounts before major initiatives even begin. Whether you’re leading a technology transformation, managing a team, or trying to create meaningful change in any organization, understanding the economics of trust will change how you approach every conversation. ----- **Key Topics:** • Building trust during ERP implementations • Change management and employee engagement • Why technology projects fail (and it’s not the technology) • Leadership lessons from coaching and consulting • The Dream Manager approach to organizational transformation ----- **About The Dream Dividend** The Dream Dividend explores the intersection of business systems, human engagement, and the transformative power of helping people achieve their dreams. Hosted by KP, Director of Professional Services & Customer Success and Certified Dream Manager, each episode examines why technical excellence alone isn’t enough—and what actually drives lasting organizational change. 🔔 Subscribe for new episodes on leadership, ERP consulting, and human-centered business transformation. ----- #ERPImplementation #ChangeManagement #Leadership #DreamManager #BusinessTransformation #EmployeeEngagement #Acumatica #ConsultingLife #TrustInBusiness #OrganizationalChange #CustomerSuccess #ProfessionalServices #TheDreamDividend #LeadershipDevelopment #DigitalTransformation #BusinessConsulting #TeamBuilding #WorkplaceCulture #TransformationalLeadership

The Last First Day: How the Dream Economy Redefines Success In this episode of The Dream Dividend, host Kevin Patrick explores the concept of 'The Last First Day,' sharing stories of individuals who transitioned from traditional employment to pursuing their own dreams. Featuring Sarah, an architect who turned her expertise into a profitable business, Marcus, a history teacher who transformed education through an online platform, and the community of Remote Village that revived a dead mall into a collective economy, the episode emphasizes the shift from asking 'Who will pay me?' to 'What value can I create?' It encourages listeners to start creating value today, illustrating that the revolution begins with a single decision. 00:00 Introduction: The Dream Dividend 00:58 Sarah's Story: From Employee to Entrepreneur 05:34 Marcus's Journey: Revolutionizing Education 09:57 Remote Village: A New Economic Ecosystem 14:39 Connecting the Dots: The Dream Economy 17:00 Conclusion: Your Last First Day

Kevin Patrick discusses the transformative power of gratitude, particularly during Thanksgiving, and its potential to impact organizations through the Dream Manager program. He emphasizes the importance of understanding and supporting employees' dreams, fostering a culture of abundance, and creating a sense of belonging. The episode explores practical steps for organizations to implement these principles and the long-term benefits of investing in employees' aspirations.

• Gratitude can transform organizations by revealing what matters.
• Thanksgiving serves as a moment of reflection and gratitude.
• The Dream Manager program connects gratitude to aspiration and action.
• Understanding employees' dreams benefits organizations.
• Abundance thinking fosters a culture of investment in dreams.
• Structured pauses help reflect on what truly matters.
• Investing in dreams creates a culture of belonging and engagement.
• Addressing objections to investing in employees' dreams is crucial.
• Treating employees as whole people supports their dreams.
• Storytelling shapes organizational culture positively.

• Gratitude reveals what truly matters.
• Thanksgiving is a moment of reflection.
• Dream Manager connects gratitude to action.
• Understanding dreams benefits organizations.
• Abundance thinking fosters investment.
• Structured pauses reflect true values.
• Investing in dreams creates belonging.
• Address objections to dream investment.
• Treat employees as whole people.
• Storytelling shapes culture positively.

• 00:00:00 Introduction to Gratitude and Thanksgiving
• 00:02:00 The Role of Gratitude in Organizations
• 00:04:00 Dream Manager Program Overview
• 00:06:00 Connecting Gratitude to Employee Dreams
• 00:08:00 Abundance Thinking and Investment
• 00:10:00 Structured Pauses and Reflection
• 00:12:00 Compounding Effect of Dream Investment
• 00:14:00 Addressing Skepticism and Objections
• 00:16:00 Practical Steps for Organizations
• 00:18:00 Conclusion and Call to Action