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Shauna Kastle on leading with empathy and accountability

Sep 24, 2026, 6:30:01 AM

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Alex Rodriguez sits down with Shauna Kastle, President & CEO of Goodwill Industries of New Mexico, to discuss her 20-year journey from marketing director to CEO. Shauna shares lessons on people-centered leadership, psychological safety, delegation, balancing empathy with accountability, and building high-performing teams rooted in trust. She also highlights Goodwill's mission beyond retail, including innovative workforce programs that are creating life-changing opportunities across New Mexico.

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