Steve McKee is the co-founder of McKee Wallwork, a nationally recognized marketing advisory firm. He is an award-winning author of multiple books, including "When Growth Stalls" and "Power Branding: Leveraging the Success of the World's Best Brands." McKee's expertise in business and brand strategy has earned him recognition from prestigious publications such as Advertising Age, which twice named his firm Southwest Small Agency of the Year and one of the nation's Best Places to Work.

As a thought leader in marketing, McKee has shared his insights through various platforms. He was a Businessweek.com columnist for a decade and currently writes a popular monthly column for SmartBrief on Leadership. His work has been featured in major publications like The New York Times, USA Today, and Forbes.com. McKee is also a sought-after speaker, addressing topics such as creative disruption, future-proofing organizations, and the power of internal branding.

McKee's firm has achieved notable success, making the Inc. 500 list of fastest-growing private companies in America and winning the Effie Award for marketing effectiveness twice. His latest book, "Turns: Where Business is Won and Lost," was released in early 2023. Steve McKee resides in New Mexico, where he continues to help organizations and their people reach their full potential.