#1 Corey Rosen Reveals the Key to Employee Ownership Success

Alternative Exit

In this insightful episode of Alternative Exit , Andy chats with Corey Rosen, the Founder of the National Center for Employee Ownership (NCEO), to discuss the transformative power of employee ownership.
Corey shares over 40 years of expertise, touching on the evolution of Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs), their role in enhancing employee engagement, and how they can be a practical and politically supported solution for business transitions.

He also delves into the benefits of ownership culture for workers, businesses, and communities. Tune in to discover how employee ownership can revolutionize both businesses and the lives of employees, and why it might just be the solution many companies are looking for.

Key Takeaways:

• The advantages of employee ownership in fostering a more equitable workplace and wealth distribution.
• Transforming companies by combining real ownership with high-involvement management systems.
• How tax benefits and ESOPs make employee ownership a practical exit strategy for business owners.
• Empowering employees by granting them access to critical financial information and involving them in decision-making processes.
• An overview of how employee ownership boosts productivity, reduces turnover, and promotes a stronger sense of community.

Resources Mentioned:

• Beyond Engagement By Corey Rosen - https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Engagement-Make-Business-Factory/dp/193822096X
• Equity: Why Employee Ownership is Good for Business By Corey Rosen, John Case, and Martin Staubus - https://www.amazon.com/Equity-Employee-Ownership-Good-Business/dp/1591393310
• Employee Ownership in America by Corey Rosen, Katherine J. Klein, and Karen M. Young - https://www.amazon.com/Employee-Ownership-America-Organization-Management/dp/0669103071

About Corey Rosen:

Corey Rosen is the Founder and an active staff member of the National Center for Employee Ownership (NCEO), a private, nonprofit membership, information, and research organization in Oakland, California. The NCEO is widely considered to be the authoritative source on broad-based employee ownership plans. He co-founded the NCEO in 1981 after working five years as a professional staff member in the U.S. Senate, where he helped draft legislation on employee ownership plans.

He is the author or co-author of over 100 articles and numerous books on employee ownership, and co-author (with John Case and Martin Staubus) of Equity: Why Employee Ownership is Good for Business (Harvard Business School Press, 2005). He has appeared frequently on CNN, PBS, NPR, MSNBC, and other network programs; and is regularly quoted in the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, BusinessWeek, and other leading publications. He has lectured on employee ownership on six continents.

Connect with Corey Rosen:

• LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/corey-rosen-3a8a8a4/
• Website - https://www.nceo.org/

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