S6 Ep23: Courage Is the New Competitive Advantage: Christopher Williams on Leading Through Uncertainty

05/11/2025 45 min Temporada 6 Episodio 23
S6 Ep23: Courage Is the New Competitive Advantage: Christopher Williams on Leading Through Uncertainty

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Episode Synopsis

In a time when leaders everywhere are navigating uncertainty, Christopher Williams reminds us that courage isn’t about fearlessness — it’s about choosing action despite fear.

Christopher has spent his career leading transformation at some of the world’s most iconic brands — Nike, adidas, Gap, VF Corp — and now helps boards and executive teams at high-growth companies drive sustainable impact through his firm, Custament Partners.

In our conversation, we explored:

What courageous leadership really looks like in turbulent times
How to balance commercial success with meaningful impact
The “7 Choices” from his upcoming book Courage: Living a Life Without Regret

Proving yourself to yourself 
Playing The Sport of Leadership with the mindset of a Leadership Athlete
And so much more! 

My favorite takeaway?



“Meaningful transformation happens at the intersection of curiosity, strategic thinking, human connection, and courage.”

🎧 Listen to the full episode and bolster your courage in business and life!



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