{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Steady Leadership in Turbulent Times | Wisdom conversation with Charita Williams | Ep. 152","description":"Ep. 152 \u2014 Steady Leadership in Turbulent Times A Wisdom Conversation with Charita Williams Charita Williams knows something about leading when the ground shifts beneath you. She and Skip explore people-first leadership, career change, trust, grace\u2014and what it takes to keep moving when the path ahead looks different than you expected.   Wisdom Resources to Explore Connect with Charita on LinkedIn Matthew 6 \u2014 On Worry and Trust  - a passage Charita turns to when life feels uncertain. The Greatest Commandment \u2014 Mark 12:28\u201331 - a helpful companion to Skip and Charita's conversation about loving others, extending grace and remembering ourselves in the equation. "My House Is Worth What?" \u2014 HGTV The series Charita recalls appearing on during her unexpected chapter in real estate. Goldie the Comedian - check out Charita's significant other on Instagram   Why This Episode Matters If you find yourself immersed in a season of change, you're in good company. Two out of three listeners in our 2026 Podcast Listener Survey told us they're navigating one, too. Charita knows that territory. Her career has included success, reinvention, reorganizations and an unexpected ending. Her perspective is a useful reminder that when the path changes, we can change with it\u2014without losing ourselves along the way.   A Memorable Wisdom Quote \u201cThat same grace that I give other people, I\u2019ve gotta extend to myself as well.\u201d \u2014 Charita Williams   What You'll Discover Why Charita puts people and trust ahead of KPIs The leadership lesson she's carried since age 16 Why good leaders aren't afraid to get into the trenches What reorganizations taught her about navigating change Why Charita believes \u201ccoaching is a gift\u201d at any stage of a career   About Our Wise Guest: Charita Williams Charita Williams built much of her career in telecommunications, working with AT&T, Verizon and Frontier Communications and rising from directory-assistance operator to senior management. Her path hasn't been a straight one. Charita has also worked in real estate and dabbles in interior decorating. Her love of houses and design led to two appearances on HGTV. Charita is not only a gifted business leader and motivator, she\u2019s also a licensed Realtor, community servant and a proud mother. She joined us for this wisdom conversation from her home in Tampa, FL.   Episode Chapters 00:59 \u2014 Meet Charita Williams 03:34 \u2014 The wisdom conversation begins 05:03 \u2014 Skip and Charita reconnect at Frontier 07:16 \u2014 People-first leadership 08:21 \u2014 A leadership lesson that began at age 16 10:04 \u2014 Reorganizations, career turns and learning to pivot 13:42 \u2014 Kindness, compassion and grace 16:40 \u2014 Charita reveals her Main Thing 20:25 \u2014 Putting wisdom to work when life gets hard 26:19 \u2014 Career wisdom for what's next   Credits Editor + Technical Advisor Bob Hotchkiss Brand + Strategy Advisor Andy Malinoski PR + Partnerships Advisor Rachel Bell Marketing, Social Media and Graphic Design Chloe Lineberg   Stay Connected with Us on Social YouTube @themainthingpod Twitter @themainthingpod Instagram @themainthingpod Facebook  @TheMainThingPod LinkedIn TikTok @TheMainThingPod   Help Support and Sustain This Podcast Become a subscriber. Share the podcast with one or two friends. Follow us on social media @TheMainThingPod Buy some Main Thing Merch from our Merchandise Store. Buy a book from our curated wisdom collection on bookshop.org. Become a patron and support us on Patreon with funding. Purchase a set of Wisdom Cards from our store. ","author_name":"The Main Thing Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/themainthing.libsyn.com\/website","html":"