Faith Driven Entrepreneur
In this episode of the Faith Driven Entrepreneur Podcast, host Justin Forman interviews Steve Preston, CEO of Goodwill Industries, about his journey from Wall Street banker to nonprofit leader. Steve shares how making a deal with God to never choose money, prestige, or power over calling led him through corporate America, government service, and eventually to Goodwill.
In this episode of the Faith Driven Entrepreneur Podcast, host Justin Forman sits down with Steve Preston, CEO of Goodwill Industries, to discuss his remarkable journey from Wall Street executive to nonprofit leader. Unlike the typical path of chasing wealth and status, Steve shares how he made intentional decisions to prioritize purpose over prestige throughout his career.
After starting at Lehman Brothers, Steve felt a tug that his faith was calling him toward a different path. He made a deal with God that he would "never make a decision for money, for prestige, or for power," which ultimately led him to leave banking on the cusp of making partner. His journey continued through corporate America, government service (including running the Small Business Administration during Hurricane Katrina recovery), and eventually to Goodwill, where he now leads one of America's most recognized nonprofit organizations.

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