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A Real Piece of Work

Building Stronger Teams: Leadership and Career Growth with Shannon Johnson-Kehoe

By Matt Rebro,
Matt Blaylock
Published November 2, 2026 at 6:00 AM CST
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This week on A Real Piece of Work, we welcome Shannon Johnson-Kehoe, HR Director of Organizational Development and Training at SSAB. Shannon brings a unique perspective on leadership, professional development, and the people behind a successful organization. The conversation explores the importance of building strong teams, developing workplace skills, and creating opportunities for career growth in the manufacturing industry.

A Real Piece of Work
Matt Rebro
As a Vice President with Russell, a construction and development firm based in Davenport, IA, Matt Rebro brings 20+ years of industry experience and relationships to the team. He is a key contributing member to Russell’s Business Development outreach efforts. Matt’s focus is to help grow the Russell brand with targeted individuals and firms and to support his Russell team members to ensure existing client relationships are maximized to their fullest potential. As a native eastern-Iowan, Matt has demonstrated a commitment to supporting communities over the last two decades via personal and firm support of organizations such as Junior Achievement, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Iowa Association of Business & Industry and the Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce Workforce Coalition.
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Matt Blaylock
Matt Blaylock is the co-host of A Real Piece of Work and founder of Cold Penny Marketing, a marketing agency focused on connecting brands with charitable causes and building brand loyalty.
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