Articles and More
A collection of articles and video-blogs from Ken Cameron.
“That was a fascinating article, just fascinating. Hit me like a lightning bolt, phenomenal.”Malcolm Dort, P.Eng. , LEED AP
City of Calgary
54 – ‘Slow time down in a crisis’ lessons from former Australian Paratrooper and Private Security Contractor Mark Ashby
In this episode the boys f***ing talk to Mark Ashby. Mark is a former surfer, military serviceman in the Elite Australian Paratroopers and other Specialist roles in the Australian Army & Private Security Contractor in the Middle East. Since transitioning to the corporate sector in Australia, Mark has been using his experience to assist high performers & senior members of multinational companies in leadership, crisis awareness and cultural change so they can become more resilient and adaptable.
53 – Be F***ing Authentic As A Leader, Don’t Try And Be Who You’re Not with Paul McIntyre Royston
In this episode the boys talk with Paul McIntyre Royston, CEO of the Grand River Hospital Foundation about the need for authenticity as a leader in both what you say and do and in and the importance of preparation when handling difficult workplace conversations
52 – The girl who cried F***ing wolf with her mental health with Michelle Berg
Are we using mental health as a get out of jail free card? Michelle Berg shares an example of an employee who avoided being held accountable by returning with a doctor’s note. As a result the issues of accountability and expectations can’t be challenged and we can’t help the person get better at their job. Could this have been avoided? What would happen if we just stopped being scared. Along the way Michelle shares her own experiences with working in (and contributing to) a toxic work environment, why terminations should be the easiest thing you do and how sometimes HR gets a bad rap … and why it's well deserved.
51 – Lessons From The Pharmacy – The 5 F***ing Steps To Avoiding Conflict with Jerry Fu
The boys virtually venture to Texas for this episode, to talk with conflict resolution coach, pharmacist and salsa dancer Jerry Fu. Jerry works with Asian-American professionals on their career and life journeys. He focuses on resolving clients' conflict at work, in culture, and within themselves.
50 – I Got Fired By My Best F***ing Friend with Tyler Foley
We’re joined by Sean Tyler Foley, who technically was fired by his best friend’s Dad because his best friend chickened out. But it was a family company and we thought “I Got Fired By My Best F***ing Friend” made a better title, so facts be damned. Tyler tells us about how being fired was an unexpected gift, and how it set him on the path to the work he was better suited to. Tyler also gives us some insight into his work with executives and CEOs, helping them show up powerfully behind the mic to gain the exposure they need.
49 – Getting Really F***ing Present with Master Certified Coach Jen Lofgren
In this episode Ken speaks to Jenn Lofgren, Managing Partner at Incito Executive and Leadership Development and author of The Inspired Leader: A Reference Guide