In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Ed Offterdinger, chairman of AO People Partners, co-founder of Conscious Capitalism D.C., and co-author of the book Conscious, Capable, and Ready to Contribute. Ed Offterdinger shares lessons learned in his leadership journey and the reason behind his focus on coaching leaders, and his commitment to making a difference in the community through Conscious Capitalism.   Some highlights:-How Ed Offterdinger's childhood growing up in the Greater Washington DC region impacted his life-Why Ed Offterdinger chose to study accounting-How Ed's son taught him the value of balancing work and life -Ed on how he met his business coach, Dave Maguire-What led Ed Offterdinger to start AO People Partners with Catherine Allen-The story behind the founding of Conscious Capitalism DC with The Motley Fool co-founder David Gardner-What Conscious Capitalism is all about and how it's becoming a movement among organizations-Ed Offterdinger on the importance of Mind Skills and People Skills-Elements of a conscious organizational culture-Ed Offterdinger's take on the future of workMentioned:-How to lead through the certainty of uncertainty | Leadership Insight (Listen to this Partnering Leadership podcast episode here)-David Gardner, co-founder, and chief Rule Breaker at The Motley Fool (Listen to David Gardner's Partnering Leadership podcast episode here)-Dan Simons, co-founder of the Farmers Restaurant Group (Listen to Dan Simons' Partnering Leadership podcast episode here)Book Recommendations:-Trillion Dollar Coach by Eric Schmidt-Conscious Capitalism by John Mackey and Rajendra Sisodia-Firms of Endearment by Rajendra Sisodia-Built to Last by James C. Collins-Thank You for Being Late by Thomas Friedman-Think Again by Adam Grant-A Whole New Mind by Daniel Pink-The Biggest Bluff by Maria Konnikova-7 Lessons for Leading in Crisis by Bill GeorgeConnect with Ed Offterdinger: Conscious, Capable, and Ready to Contribute on AmazonConscious, Capable, and Ready to Contribute WebsiteConscious, Capable, and Ready to Contribute on TwitterConscious Capitalism D.C. WebsiteEd Offterdinger on LinkedInEd Offterdinger on TwitterAO People Partners on LinkedInAO People Partners on TwitterConnect with Mahan Tavakoli:MahanTavakoli.comMore information and resources available at the Partnering Leadership Podcast websiConnect with Mahan Tavakoli: Mahan Tavakoli Website Mahan Tavakoli on LinkedIn Partnering Leadership Website