Building Community and Leading with Purpose: A Conversation with Charles “Chip” Whitney Webster Jr., Founder of Unity in Service

Welcome to another episode of The Brand Called You’s “Leaders Who Care” series! In this insightful conversation, host Mark Sadovnick speaks with Charles “Chip” Whitney Webster Jr., Founder of Unity in Service, about his journey from overcoming childhood challenges with dyslexia and ADD to becoming an entrepreneur, business leader, and advocate for community engagement. Chip reflects on the values of discipline, hard work, fairness, and service that shaped his life. He shares lessons from his early career in retail, his experience building an independent phone book business, and his leadership journey with Vistage Florida. The conversation also explores how businesses can create both economic and social value, why people remain an organization's most important asset, and how meaningful human connections can strengthen communities. Chip discusses his mission through Unity in Service to encourage civic participation, volunteering, and national unity. He explains why building a stronger society requires more than words: it calls for empathy, shared responsibility, and active involvement. In this episode, discover: How early challenges can build resilience and determination. Why listening, gratitude, and teamwork are essential leadership qualities. How businesses can combine commercial success with community impact. Why volunteering and civic engagement can strengthen social connections. How individuals can contribute to a more united and compassionate society.