Steward Leaders: Not About Us

Conversation with Christopher Williston about culture


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In this conversation, Eric R. Alexander speaks with Christopher Williston about organizational culture, leadership influence, and how stewardship principles shape healthy institutions. They discuss building trust, sustaining accountability, and the daily choices leaders make that strengthen or weaken culture.

  • How stewardship and culture intersect inside organizations.
  • Why high-trust, high-responsibility environments outperform low-trust cultures.
  • How leaders shape culture through influence, transparency, and consistency.
  • This is the second of two conversations with Christopher. Here’s the previous one: Episode 9 on stewardship & leadership

    Christopher Williston VI is the President and CEO of the Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT), the largest state association dedicated exclusively to community bank advocacy. Prior to leading IBAT starting in 2019, Williston served the association for nine years in numerous roles, including Chief Operations Officer, and held the position of Director of Communications at the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors – Texas. In addition to his job responsibilities at IBAT, Williston has been recognized for his service to the association industry. He is a Past Chairman of the Texas Society of Association Executives, and he has been recognized with the Certified Association Executive designation from the American Society of Association Executives. Williston is a graduate of Texas Christian University and Brite Divinity School at TCU. He and his wife, Michelle, live in Georgetown, Texas, and have six children. More about IBAT: Independent Bankers Association of Texas

    More about Eric: ericralexander.com; stewardleaderspodcast.com; sixarrowsconsulting.com.

    Leadership is temporary. Stewardship is about forever.

    To learn about Eric’s upcoming book: Stewardship Leadership for Stinkin' Accountants: Serving as the CFO

    See also the LinkedIn newsletter: Musings for Steward Leaders

    Intro/outro music: "Fairest" performed and arranged by Eric, based on the hymn "Fairest Lord Jesus" (from a 17th century German hymn and folk tune). 

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    Steward Leaders: Not About UsBy Eric R Alexander