In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli talks with Steve Harlan, Founder of Harlan Enterprises. LLC, as he shares how he rose through the ranks at KPMG, the role he played on the DC Financial Control Board in turning around Washington DC’s finances and his commitment to the community.  Some highlights:Steve Harlan shares the story of his army days and how he ended up becoming an accountantSteve Harlan talks about the importance of asking for help and helping othersHow Steve Harlan ended up in Washington DC and the reason for his commitment to the community Steve Harlan’s involvement in founding Leadership Greater WashingtonSteve Harlan shares the successes and challenges of turning around the finances of Washington DCAlso mentioned in this episode:John Veihmeyer, former Global Chairman of KPMGEleanor Holmes Norton, Washington DC Delegate to US House of RepresentativesMarion Barry, former Washington DC MayorAnthony Williams, former Washington DC MayorLinda Rabbit, Founder and Board Chair of Rand Construction Books:Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon HillHow to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale CarnegieConnect with Mahan Tavakoli:MahanTavakoli.comMore information and resources available at the Partnering Leadership Podcast website: PartneringLeadership.comConnect with Mahan Tavakoli: Mahan Tavakoli Website Mahan Tavakoli on LinkedIn Partnering Leadership Website