In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Steve Preston, President, and CEO of Goodwill Industries International. Steve Preston has extensive private sector experience and served as the US Department of Housing and Urban Development secretary and as the US Small Business Administration administrator. Steve Preston shared what influenced him to serve in government and how he led the US Small Business Administration and Department of Housing and Urban development during times of national crisis. Steve Preston also talked about his mission of helping people access employment opportunities, leading him to become CEO of Goodwill Industries International. Steve Preston shares strategies for bridging the opportunity gap, enabling organizations to tap into new pools of employees.Some highlights:- Steve Preston talks about his parents' role in his deep sense of values and sensitivity to inequities in society.  - How Steve Preston led the transformation of the Small Business Administration and Department of Housing and Urban Development. - Steve Preston on his personal mission and the opportunity to lead Goodwill Industries International. - The significant impact of giving people access to opportunities.- Steve Preston on the role of employers in providing opportunities and building the workforce of the future.  Also mentioned in this episode:Gina Schaefer, the Co-Founder, and CEO of A Few Cool Hardware Stores (Listen to Gina’s episode on Partnering Leadership Podcast here)Connect with Steve Preston:Steven Preston on LinkedInConnect with Mahan Tavakoli:MahanTavakoli.comMore information and resources are available at the Partnering Leadership Podcast website: PartneringLeadership.comConnect with Mahan Tavakoli: Mahan Tavakoli Website Mahan Tavakoli on LinkedIn Partnering Leadership Website