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Servant Leadership Podcast: From Fortune 500 CFO to CEO of Goodwill with Steve Preston

<p>Today on the Servant Leadership Podcast, we’re joined by Steve Preston — a leader who has served at the highest levels of both business and government, and now leads dwill Industries, a Fortune 500 CFO, and a senior government official — serving as Administrator of the Small Business Administration and Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. Today, he oversees one of the largest nonprofit networks in North America, focused on helping people find dignity and opportunity through work. In this episode, Steve shares how he’s navigated some of the toughest leadership challenges of his career — from turning around federal agencies in crisis...

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The Green Hour: Summit Series '25: Steve Preston, CEO of Goodwill Industries

<p>💬 “Every item should find its best home from a circularity perspective.” — Steve Preston, CEO of Goodwill Industries</p><p></p><p>In Episode 12 of our Concordia Summit Series, we sit down with Steve Preston, CEO of Goodwill Industries International, to unpack what really happens behind the scenes at one of America’s largest reuse and donation systems — and how Goodwill is positioning itself for the future of circularity.</p><p></p><p>From what happens the moment you drop off a bag of clothes, to how long items stay on shelves, to the rise of resellers and new fiber-sorting technologies...

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Culture From the Heart: REWIND: Building a Culture of CARE featuring Steve Preston

<p>In this episode of the Culture From The Heart Podcast, hosts Larry Levine and Darrell Amy are joined by Steve Preston, the president of Performance Food Service, Fairfield, Ohio. Steve discusses his leadership philosophy focused on genuine engagement and care for employees. He emphasizes the importance of eye contact, listening, and leading by example. Steve explains the acronym 'CARE,' standing for Communicate, Awareness, Responsibility, and Energy, and how it serves as a guiding principle for creating a positive and engaged company culture. The conversation covers practical strategies for implementing and maintaining a caring culture, including the role of...