Reaching Rural Communities: A Conversation with Daniel Owen, President and CEO of Goodwill

I welcome Daniel Owen, President and CEO of Goodwill, Kanawha Valley, to discuss how Goodwill effectively reaches rural communities and addresses their basic needs. Owen shares his background, growing up as the oldest child of parents with significant disabilities, and explains how this influenced his career path and led him to Goodwill. Our conversation highlights the challenges faced in reaching rural communities due to transportation barriers and explores innovative solutions such as mobile services and community outreach initiatives. Owen also draws from business literature to reflect on effective leadership qualities, emphasizing the importance of building people and fostering values within organizations. Bustos concludes the episode by thanking Owen for his insights and encourages listeners to like, share, and subscribe for more discussions ...