141: Keith E. Smith on Cultivating A Better Path

<p>I invite guests to share personal stories about acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 141, Keith E. Smith talks about his transformational journey and how he strengthened his leadership. He talks about how his company was initially affected by COVID but then how his people made a difference in the medical community. Keith then advises us about prioritizations.</p> <p><strong>Prologue</strong></p> <p>Keith E. Smith, CEO of Vonco Products, a leading medical device contract manufacturing and consumer flexible packaging producer, has made some recent life-balancing changes that opened him to lead more through connection than strategy. His company has a powerful core value: “We care more: About each other; About our customers; About patients and consumers.”</p> <p><strong>01:08 Part 1: Intelligence and Knowledge May Be Necessary but Not Sufficient</strong></p> <p>Keith describes his journey about how he transformed his life at and outside of work.</p> <p><strong>08:23 Part 2: We Care More</strong></p> <p>When COVID started, Keith talks about how his company was initially affected. He then explains how the people at Vonco rose to the occasion to make a difference by filling gaps in medical supplies.</p> <p><strong>13:47 Part 3: Flip It</strong></p> <p>Keith advises us to change how we prioritize and rethink what’s important.</p> <p>_________________________________</p> <p><strong>How You Can Support the Show</strong></p> <p>Unlabeled Leadership is a free service for people to learn about leadership. If you want to support the show, you can make a $0.99 donation. Your support reduces production expenses. <a href="https://anchor.fm/unlabeled-leadership/support">https://anchor.fm/unlabeled-leadership/support</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>Robynne Orr is the opening voice narrator. To learn more about her amazing storytelling capabilities, visit Robynne’s <a href="https://www.vororr.com/">website, R.ORR</a>.</p> <p><br></p> <p>No transcript available (future enhancement)</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Episode l