Description:
What if companies made developing their people's capabilities their mission? Leadership development experts Ed and Catherine say focusing on people development leads to successful companies, fulfilled employees, and a better world.
Brief description: CATHERINE ALLEN is a leadership coach and the cofounder and CEO of AO People Partners, a company that helps transform organizations so they can take their people and their business to the next level of growth. Bringing over twenty-five years of industry, government, and nonprofit experience to the table, Catherine has a master's degree in conflict analysis and resolution as well as extensive experience in communications, leadership and team development, change management, strategic planning, and intergenerational workforce matters. Catherine is a Founder's Circle Member of the Washington, DC, chapter of Conscious Capitalism, and she advocates for businesses interested in doing good in the world.
Review Quotes:
Catherine Allen and Ed Offterdinger outline perfectly how a focus on people development and employee engagement results in superior performance. Their compelling advice is practical, accessible, and a must-follow for any leader who is looking to develop a conscious and capable organization. -Mike Corkery, CEO and President, Deltek
If you want to build a "people-first" culture in your organization, where, as Ed and Catherine say, you "build it so they will want to come, flourish, and stay, knowing that someday they may leave," then this is the book for you! Immerse yourself in this story that shows you how investment in your people will make your organization and your community a better place-every day. -Monica Modi Dalwadi, Managing Partner-D.C. Metro Region, Baker Tilly US
This book's big idea-that developing your people is the best way for organizations to contribute to society-is not only true, but it's inspiring and perfectly timed. The practical advice on how to build a conscious culture that Ed and Catherine offer is both enjoyable and actionable. -Mike Robbins, Author of We're All in This Together
I started reading Conscious, Capable, and Ready to Contribute at 2:30 in the morning after waking abruptly. Two hours later my wife asked me why I was still up! This tale about how Andrew Hyde and his colleagues built a conscious development culture is a fun and thought provoking read. Ed Offterdinger and Catherine Allen have given me new perspective and practical ideas about how to be a conscious leader. -Gary Krauthamer, Founding Partner, Krauthamer & Associates; Former Chairman and Board Member, the Omega Institute
A perfectly crafted fable, expertly wrapped around real life and woven into a narrative packed with lessons learned and tangible how-tos and whys. The newest addition to the required reading . . . for my team. -Dan Simons, Cofounder, Founding Farmers Restaurants