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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
107 – The F***ing Christmas Edition – Ken & Russell Recommend Books for Your Christmas Stocking
In this special Christmas edition of I Need To F***ing Talk To You, Ken and Russell take a break from their usual workplace conversation tips to recommend some must-read books that will make the perfect addition to your holiday stocking. Whether you're looking to level up your communication skills, sharpen your strategy, or dive into some thought-provoking ideas, these books are sure to inspire you in the year ahead.
106 – Work should feel the human spirit not F***ing drain it, with Rob Lion
Rob Lion shares how he botched a performance feedback conversation with his team member: AND, on a better note, how called out a “constant complainer” on his team. Rob is the Co-Founder of Black River Performance Management and a professor of human resource development at Idaho State University where his teaching and research focus on organizational psychology and behaviour. Rob is an experienced business owner himself in the food and beverage, personal fitness, and business development industries and has over a decade of work in economic development. In those roles, he says, he saw too many people leaving pieces of their soul in the workplace. And that’s what drives him to nurture better leaders.
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.