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
105 – How HR can stop your business from f***ing exploding with Cher McArthur
In this episode, Russell sits down with Cher McArthur, the founder of Humming Bee, to discuss the complexities and challenges of human resources. With over 20 years of HR and leadership experience across various industries, Cher and her team at Humming Bee specialize in helping leaders navigate potential minefields such as performance management, conflict resolution, training and development programs, and work distribution.
104 – I Have a F***ing Bubble and You need to Stay Out Of It with Katelyn Bullock
Katelyn tells us about the difficult conversation she had with a colleague who touched her inappropriately in the workplace … and why she chose not to escalate to HR. She also tells us how she almost lost her company during the pandemic but instead grew her business 5X over the next three years through the power of social media connection. Most importantly, she tells us why it’s important to be friendly at the Tim Horton’s drive thru.
103 – Getting People F***ing Energized By The F***ing Power Within Them with Cheryl Crumb
Join Cheryl Crumb as she shares wisdom form her career as a trainer, a coach and a guide who works with clients to bring the voice of the customer into their organizations. Machines tend to be predictable and don’t get mad at you, but human beings are unpredictable and emotional. Producing a cohesive team dedicated to creating an Extraordinary Customer Experience requires rigorous processes, an empowered workforce and enlightened leadership. This magical combination doesn’t happen by accident… it’s both a top down and bottom up approach.
102 – Everyone Has An F***ing Story To Tell With Heather Andrews
In this episode, Ken and Russell sit down with Heather Andrews, the dynamic founder of Get You Visible and the Empire Authors Academy. After a successful career in healthcare, Heather made a bold move to pursue her passion for storytelling and founded Get You Visible, a publishing company dedicated to helping individuals share their unique stories with the world. Heather's belief that everyone has a story worth telling is at the heart of her work, and she has empowered countless authors to bring their narratives to life.
101 – Tough Are Hard with Alison Geskin: The Power of Strategy (and F***ing Spinach on Your Teeth)
While Ken is out of town, Russell takes the reins and sits down with Alison Geskin, Founder and CEO of The Art of Strategy. Alison is a globally recognized leader in strategy, organizational development, and people performance. Her innovative approach to connecting strategy with people development has consistently driven powerful performance and positive outcomes for organizations worldwide. In this episode, Alison talks about her work in practically supporting strategic change with the 'how' and not simply the 'what'. She also shares one of the most difficult conversations she experienced as an executive—one that may resonate with many leaders. She also adds a bit of humor by referencing imaginary spinach on Russell’s teeth to highlight a crucial learning point 'Clear is Kind'. Want to know what that’s all about? Tune in to find out!
100 – The F***ing 100th Anniversary Panel
Join cohosts Russell Stratton and Ken Cameron for their 100th addition and really looking forward to this special conversation today as a discussion with returning special guests Marcy Fortnow, Meridith Grundei from Grundei Coaching, and Jonathan White from Hiro Studio.