What happens when great employees are promoted into leadership, but never taught how to lead?

In this episode of "What The Why?!?", Barbara Anne Gardenhire-Mills sits down with Coach Keith Shaw, a leadership coach and HR professional with 35 years of experience, to discuss leadership development, career growth, mentorship, and embracing change.

From aircraft mechanic to HR executive and entrepreneur, Keith shares how his journey shaped his mission to develop better leaders and create better workplaces.

Whether you're a new manager, experienced leader, or navigating a career transition, this conversation is a reminder that great leadership requires intentional growth, preparation, and a willingness to keep learning.

👤 About Our Guest

Coach Keith Shaw has spent 35 years in HR, progressing from aircraft mechanic to director-level leadership roles with Fortune 500 companies. He has also served as a guest lecturer and adjunct professor at Baylor University and helped organizations implement leadership development programs that improve engagement, retention, and organizational performance.

Today, he's on a mission to address the long-standing problem of unprepared leaders and help create better workplaces that ultimately contribute to a better world.

🎧 Listen to the full episode:

https://pod.link/aHR0cHM6Ly9tZWRpYS5yc3MuY29tL3doYXQtdGhlLXdoeS9mZWVkLnhtbA

📥 Download the episode to listen offline, revisit the insights, and share it with a leader or colleague who could benefit from the conversation.

Connect with Coach Keith Shaw

🎤 https://coachkeithshawspeaks.com/

🌐 https://coachkeithshaw.com/

💼 https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachkeithshaw/

📘 https://www.facebook.com/CoachKeithShaw/

📸 https://www.instagram.com/coachkeithshaw/

🎥 Watch the video version on YouTube:

https://youtu.be/Y8CVxObKND8

✨ Ready to elevate your leadership, strengthen your team, or create meaningful transformation in your organization?

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