What happens when leaders stop treating pay as a cost and start treating it as an invitation to ownership? Inspired by recent headlines about Walmart’s shift toward equity-based compensation, Brad explores why the real story isn’t the number—it’s the philosophy. Through research, reflection, and a powerful story about a frontline leader named Maria, this episode unpacks how trust, agency, and shared investment change the way people show up at work. Listeners will walk away with five practical ways to foster ownership on any team—no matter the budget—and a reflective question to carry into the week.