"Leading with Cariño" with Barbara Bencomo, Chief Administrative Officer, Las Cruces, New Mexico

"Leading with Cariño" with Barbara Bencomo, Chief Administrative Officer, Las Cruces, New Mexico   Description: What does it look like when a city builds compassion into its culture—not as sentiment, but as strategy? Barbara Bencomo, Chief Administrative Officer of Las Cruces, New Mexico, shares how the city's philosophy of Cariño—a Spanish word for care and kindness—guides both internal operations and public service. From potholes to policy planning, Bencomo discusses how Las Cruces weaves empathy into everyday governance, and why fostering connection across departments and with residents leads to better outcomes. For leaders striving to build trust in a complex world, this episode offers a powerful reminder: Humanity is not a distraction from effective government—it's the foundation.   LINKS Ask a Question or Leave a Comment:  602-688-2724 Send Matt a Note:  [email protected]  Apply to Be a Podcast Guest:  Click Here     Follow on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn Produced by Social Prosperity Partners