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Patching the Hole in the Energy Bucket

November 1, 2023
I was pretty far into my career when I learned how important it is to manage my energy. I had just bought my company, which had been my dream for years. I was not going to let it fail, no matter how many hours I
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Announcing the recipients of the 2024 Wisconsin Titan 100

October 17, 2023
Titan CEO and headline sponsor Wipfli LLP are pleased to announce Keith Smith, President and CEO of Vonco Products, as a 2024 Wisconsin Titan 100. The Titan 100 program recognizes Wisconsin’s Top 100 CEO’s & C-level executives. They are the area’s most accomplished business leaders
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Podcast

What does it take to scale a business?

September 19, 2023
Strategy and Leadership Podcast with Anthony Taylor What does it take to scale a business? Join me as I talk with Anthony Taylor about how I managed to climb the stairs to success. Moving onto the corporate ladder takes a lot of effort, but being
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Preparing New Leaders to Inspire Their Teams

August 15, 2023
If you’re like me, you’ve wondered about this. Companies identify young people with promise and look for ways to promote them. The goal usually is to support their growth and also to not lose them to greener pastures. As they move up the ladder, their
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Podcast

The Remarkable Leadership Podcast

June 28, 2023
Check out my latest interview on The Remarkable Leadership Podcast hosted by Kevin Eikenberry. We had a great conversation about leadership, lessons learned during my journey, and how you can apply them for your greater success. Ways to watch: LinkedIn Facebook Twitter YouTube
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The Inspiration Pathway

June 28, 2023
If your journey’s been anything like mine, you’ve heard plenty of leadership advice. First my career and then my business have taught me a lot about leadership, starting with the nuts and bolts of making a strategy (creating products and services that our customer’s value)
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What Defines You: The Hero or the Shadow? (Part II)

June 1, 2023
When I go to the movies, I notice that there always seems to be a fine line between good and evil in those stories that captivates me. The Marvel superhero-villain movie franchise has been hugely successful, and I think it’s at least partly because of
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Cultivating Infectious Energy: The Key to Personal and Professional Success

May 19, 2023
In the latest episode of Crestcom’s Leadership Habit podcast, host Jenn DeWall invites Keith to delve into cultivating infectious energy. They share their enthusiasm for the concept and explore its profound impact on relationships, leadership, and personal development.
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What Defines You: The Hero or the Shadow? (Part I)

May 4, 2023
You may be like me, where you serve many roles or titles in your career and life, but underneath titles, who you are is much deeper than the roles you serve. For me, it took a crucible moment – divorce, as it does many –