A Stake in the Outcome (2002) is a book by Jack Stack and Bo Burlingham (an editor at Inc. magazine). The book describes the practice of building a culture of ownership within one’s business, aiming for long-term success. The book gives an overview of how to foster employees' enthusiasm, intelligence, and creativity in their positions. To foster a culture of ownership, the authors suggest these steps: The authors provide a number of case studies that describe innovative programs employers have created, often after initial attempts at employee participation failed.