Podcast appearances and mentions of Don Robertson

This week, Justin and John Michael Heath from "EAP Society" discuss some recent Elvis news including the discovery of a longer, extended clip of behind the scenes footage from the making of Love Me Tender, confirmation from Disney of more Elvis songs returning in the Lilo & Stitch remake (review coming next week!), and then the guys talk about their recent adventures having their attention drawn to two artists Elvis openly acknowledged as influences but are only infrequently discussed: vocalists Arthur Prysock and John Gary, the former a semi-operatic soul singer whose dulcet tones blurred genre lines between jazz, R&B, pop and country, and the latter a remarkable tenor whose strong, controlled and nuanced voice clearly resonated with Elvis.  Then for Song of the Week, John highlights Elvis's recitation of Hank Williams's "Men with Broken Hearts" and explores the way Elvis seemed to draw from music to explore and articulate his feelings about real life. Meanwhile, Justin tries his best to make amends with the 1961 minor hit ballad, "I'm Yours," a track laden with Floyd Cramer's heavy organ, after learning where songwriters Don Robertson and Hal Blair intended the song to be used. If you enjoy TCBCast, please consider supporting us with a donation at Patreon.com/TCBCast. Your support allows us to continue to provide thoughtful, provocative, challenging and well-researched perspectives on Elvis's career, his peers and influences, and his cultural impact and legacy.

We are celebrating 250 episodes of Catching up with CUB! To mark this huge milestone and five incredible years of the podcast, Daniel catches up with two very special guests - Matilda and Don Robertson, Founders of STAX., the Australian activewear brand that's gone from a spare room in Perth to an active wear empire worn by stars like Jennifer Lopez and Lizzo. Matilda and Don share how success has transformed their lives, reveal powerful leadership lessons, discuss building strong mentor relationships, and explain why clear communication across teams, clients, and leadership is the secret to scaling big.   Exclusive Partnership Offer for our Listeners Matt Joy, a seasoned business strategist and expert in investment readiness, is offering you exclusive access to his Deal Readiness Assessment™ - usually $995, now available at no cost to help benchmark your business and plan for growth. 

Send us a textOn this Sportsline Podcast, Dundas Real McCoys owner and Ontario Hockey Association board member Don Robertson checked in to reveal the site and host of the Allan Cup Challenge, which crowns the top Senior AAA hockey team in the nation.

A link has been discovered between daily use of cannabis and cancers found in the neck and head. Was this known when it was legalized? How much do you need to consume in order for this to apply to you? Guest: Dr. James MacKillop, Director of the Peter Boris Centre for Addictions Research at McMaster University - A Hamilton resident has been crowned the 2024 world poutine eating champion after downing 20.5 pounds of fries, cheese curds and gravy (not bad for his first time competing in the pro category, huh?). How do you even accomplish something like this? Guest: Joel Hansen, Professional Eater & Newly Crowned World Poutine Eating Champion - After a break that was weeks-long, you can be sure there's plenty for Scott and Don to talk about in this week's edition of Sports Talk with Don Robertson including the Olympics, the Tiger-Cats, winning drafts and more. Guest: Don Robertson, Head Coach & Owner, Back-to-Back Defending Allan Cup Champion Dundas Real McCoys & Broker of Record, ComChoice Realty

Gurdip was really feeling the season, so in between prepping for next week's meaty episode with Ryan on "On Stage 1970", Justin and Gurdip had a breezy little classic TCBCast-style discussion about the Elvis songs that evoke memories or give them vibes of warm summer days.  The guys also quickly tackle two Songs of the Week, with Gurdip giving "Once is Enough" from "Kissin' Cousins" the second chance he feels it deserves, and Justin simmering with the understated (and oft-overlooked) Don Robertson-penned ballad "Love Me Tonight" from the early 1963 sessions that should have led to a studio album (later known as The Lost Album or For the Asking), but instead the song was buried as a bonus on the soundtrack for "Fun in Acapulco." If you enjoy TCBCast, please consider supporting us with a donation at Patreon.com/TCBCast. Your support allows us to continue to provide thoughtful, provocative, challenging and well-researched perspectives on Elvis's career, his peers and influences, and his cultural impact and legacy. 

After 5 1/2 years, TCBCast returns to the subject of books about Elvis as a full episode! Gurdip and Justin did an early episode of the show about some of their favorite reads on the life, career and phenomenon of Elvis, but this time Bec gets to open up her extensive Elvis library to talk about her favorites, and Justin gets to talk about some of the ones he's read and appreciated most in the intervening years. These aren't necessarily recommendations to rush out and buy immediately after listening, as a few that are referenced are quite difficult to find nowadays (especially the FTD books) but there are definitely a few that you may want to pick up afterwards. For Song of the Week, Bec picks "I'm Falling in Love Tonight", the Don Robertson ballad that the songwriter himself got to play on for the "It Happened At the World's Fair" soundtrack, while Justin highlights "Take Good Care of Her," which Elvis had a Top 10 country hit with in 1974. One of the news items we reference at the top of the show: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/graceland-elvis-presley-scam-naussany-branson-missouri-rcna157155  If you enjoy TCBCast, please consider supporting us with a donation at Patreon.com/TCBCast. Your support allows us to continue to provide thoughtful, provocative, challenging and well-researched perspectives on Elvis's career, his peers and influences, and his cultural impact and legacy. 

What does leading with authenticity and empathy take in an ever-changing global landscape? In this episode, host Denis Gianoutsos brings together insights from Neil Milliken, Don Robertson, and Natasha Miller, each renowned for their transformative approaches to leadership. This unique compilation from past discussions navigates the crucial aspects of leadership, such as the power of vulnerability, the strategic value of diversity and inclusion, and the vital role of talent development in organizational success. Listen as each guest shares how these elements have shaped their leadership styles and driven success in their respective fields, providing a multifaceted view on leading with integrity and foresight. Neil Milliken: Humanizing Leadership for Effective ManagementNeil discusses the shift from authoritarian to more human-centric leadership approachesEmphasizes the role of vulnerability and openness in building trust and fostering a supportive work environmentHighlights the importance of discussing disabilities openly to challenge stereotypes and encourage inclusivityDon Robertson: Talent Development and the Role of a LeaderDon expounds on his belief that today's leaders need to act as talent multipliers rather than authority figuresShare insights on how leaders can develop talent by providing opportunities and recognizing potentialDiscuss the need for leaders to let talent flourish by moving people around the organization and supporting their growth outside immediate team boundariesNatasha Miller: Leadership Through the Lens of Personal ExperienceNatasha reflects on how her personal experiences during the pandemic reshaped her understanding of leadershipStresses the importance of focusing on the well-being and development of team members as the cornerstone of effective leadershipShe shares how her perspective on leadership changed, leading to a more nurturing and people-focused approachKey Quotes:"Leaders need to be more human. We have managed like machines for too long." - Neil Milliken"To be a great leader today, you must be a multiplier of talent across your organization." - Don Robertson"When we elevate our team, we elevate ourselves." - Natasha MillerThe 10 Ways to Lead in Today's World - FREE Executive Guide Download https://crm.leadingchangepartners.com/10-ways-to-lead Connect with Denis:Email: denis@leadingchangepartners.comWebsite: www.LeadingChangePartners.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/denisgianoutsos LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/denisgianoutsos/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leadershipischanging/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DenisGianoutsos

Does the EQAO actually benefit anyone in the education system? How is the current way it's implemented work and can it be tweaked to provide more accurate or simply better results? Guest: Todd White, Ward 5 & 10 Trustee, Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board - Do we need to replace standardized testing to better serve students? Are we trying to change things so they sound good rather than actually doing students good? Guest: Dr. Paul Bennett, Director of School House Consulting - Excessively difficult golfing, seemingly impossible odds for the Oilers, professional teams needing to learn how to win and more are all on the docket for Sports Talk with Don Robertson. Guest: Don Robertson, Head Coach & Owner, Back-to-Back Defending Allan Cup Champion Dundas Real McCoys & Broker of Record, ComChoice Realty

Don Robertson, EVP & CHRO at Northwestern Mutual, joined us on The Modern People Leader. We talked about prioritizing company values over star performers, why the future of work is more about skills and less about job titles, and the real reason change takes so long in the workplace. ----  This episode was brought to you by Great Place to Work. Learn more at greatplacetowork.com/mpl ---- (0:55) Good news stories (5:05) Don's story: Shifting from finance to HR (9:07) Turning HR discussions with your CEO into business outcome discussions (12:07) How working in sales has helped him as a people leader (14:04) Northwestern Mutual (19:40) Managers need to become career coaches and guides (22:33) You can't town hall your way to change (23:46) Incentivizing managers to develop the next generation of talent (27:55) Holding managers accountable (34:03) How Northwestern Mutual thinks about moving people around to different teams throughout the company (39:20) CHROs will need to help design a system that's less about your title and more about what you know (43:20) Change is needed but there's no incentive for those involved in the system to change (46:20) Rapid fire questions ----

“We wanted to make sure that there were slates, they were diverse and had all the groups represented. It isn't a case of trying to stop someone from getting something they deserve. What you're trying to do is make sure these other groups get the opportunities they deserve", says Don."I'm not a believer that we favor one group or another. I'm just a believer that everyone should have an opportunity. Because we're just human beings and we follow patterns of behavior, we're not necessarily inclined to give everyone an opportunity.Most of what we focused on was really just creating a more holistic opportunistic environment.” On the Insurance Coffee House Podcast this week, Don talks about: his journey from CFO and Sales to CHRO and the 4 key factors that attracted him in to the insurance industry creating an institutionally consistent employee experience with opportunities for alldriving DEI change based on the evidence of data to create hope and purposemeeting, coaching and exposing underrepresented groups to development and promotion opportunitiesbalancing beautiful traditions with a need to be modernize and not being able to town hall your way to change the importance of understanding and representing clients' cultures and communitiesthe scope of his role, covering HR, people and operations, as well as managing a team of 500-600 his advice for leaders at interview and why he believes we're going to become a skills-based economy “The most important thing people need to do, whether it's my HR colleagues or people interviewing for roles, is to make sure you understand the relevant experiences and skill sets that are needed. Roles and titles are going to become less important. Skills, capabilities and experience are going to be what rules the day.We're going to become a skills-based economy, especially as things get to be more technology driven.”Connect with Don Robertson on LinkedIn or find out more about Northwestern Mutual The Insurance Coffee House Podcast is hosted by Nick Hoadley, CEO of Insurance Search.We are a global Insurance Executive Search Consultancy, supporting Insurance and Insurtech businesses to attract and retain the very best insurance talent.Find out more about showcasing your employer brand as a guest on the Insurance Coffee House Podcast or sign up to our News and Insights. Copyright Insurance Search 2024 – All Rights Reserved.

What's with the rise in gun violence here in Hamilton? What's being done about it? Guest: Superintendent Marty Schulenberg, Hamilton Police Service - There's a massive split in the Canadian population's support for or against universities divesting from Israel and Israeli organizations. Why is this and how does the way we get our information impact our opinions? Guest: Jon Roe, Research Associate with Angus Reid - How might Mackenzie Hughes' outstanding performance at the Canadian Open impact the way he's viewed here at home? What kind of impact will referee tendencies have on the upcoming Stanley Cup final? And are you excited for this year's Grey Cup half time show? Surely, you will be after finding out who it is! This and more is on the docket for this week's edition of Sports Talk with Don Robertson. Guest: Don Robertson, Head Coach & Owner, Back-to-Back Defending Allan Cup Champion Dundas Real McCoys & Broker of Record, ComChoice Realty

Craig Berube was introduced as the new head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Adding to eight years as a coach, Berube was a no-excuse NHL player for 17 years. On this Sportsline Podcast, Dundas Real McCoys owner Don Robertson made it clear that Berube's tough-love approach will lead to increased accountability in the Leafs locker room. 

Hamilton's unemployment rate seems to be on the rise. Are we looking at this on too small a scale or are things as bad as that sounds? Guest: Marvin Ryder, Professor, DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University - Our amazingly divided world has come together and agreed (mostly) on something! That would be the agreement (again, mostly) that cellphones aren't needed in Ontario classrooms. Are these numbers suspiciously high? How does Ontario's cellphone ban compare to other areas? Guest: Dom Lucyk, Communications Director with SecondStreet.org - When does playing cleverly becoming playing dirty? The NHL playoffs have seem quite a few 'iffy' moves get pulled by the players with mixed results and Scott wants to know where the line is. Also, why does it seem like the Blue Jays' head office has nothing to fear despite their team's dismal performance? Good thing he's got Don Robertson to help tackle these and more questions in this week's edition of Sports Talk with Don Robertson. Guest: Don Robertson, Head Coach & Owner, Back-to-Back Allan Cup Champion Dundas Real McCoys & Broker of Record, ComChoice Realty

Canadians are stereotyped as being kind and polite however it would appear that is anything but the case, especially in Ontario, according to a recent poll. Why are Ontarians so angry? Guest: Dan Arnold, Chief Strategy Officer, Pollara Strategic Insights - It seems like every major pro sports team in Toronto is a disappointment but is the problem the players or the coaches? Could it be both? What needs changing? These questions and more get answered in this week's edition of Sports Talk with Don Robertson. Guest: Don Robertson, Head Coach & Owner, Back-to-Back Allan Cup Champion Dundas Real McCoys & Broker of Record, ComChoice Realty

PM Trudeau's housing announcement contains implications for Hamilton's LRT. Also discussed, the Vrancor affordable housing proposal. Guest: John Best, Publisher of The Bay Observer. Data shows that elementary students in Hamilton are staying home from school more often since the pandemic. Guest: Annie Kidder, Executive Director of People for Education. Don Robertson joins us to talk about which cities might be getting new NHL teams (and which ones actually should), the Masters, and the upcoming Allan Cup! GUEST: Don Robertson, Owner of the Dundas Real McCoys

Justin and Bec explore Elvis' "marathon" sessions from June 1970, starting with laying the groundwork for the return to Nashville's RCA Studio B, pondering why Elvis may not have chosen to return to Chips Moman's American Sound in Memphis. Instead Elvis is joined this time by a new band led by his live guitarist James Burton but otherwise comprised largely of country-soul players who had worked alongside producer Felton Jarvis in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, including Chip Young, Jerry Carrigan, David Briggs, Norbert Putnam and Charlie McCoy, and rather than a meticulous planned session with Chips' guiding vision... they tear through dozens of songs across four nights, with a follow-up session later that September. Part 1 focuses on the establishing information and the first two nights, June 4-5 and June 5-6, 1970.  For Song of the Week, Bec highlights "I Met Her Today," the understated Don Robertson ballad that was cut in 1961's Pot Luck sessions but held until the hodgepodge Elvis For Everyone album four years later. Meanwhile, Justin goes way back to the Sun era, selecting the middle child single "Milkcow Blues Boogie" - couched between Good Rockin' Tonight and Baby Let's Play House, yet containing that same genius melding of blues (it was written and originated by Kokomo Arnold) and country (also highly popularized by western swing artists like Bob and Johnnie Lee Wills) in a new rockabilly style as anything else he did at Sun. If you enjoy TCBCast, please consider supporting us with a donation at Patreon.com/TCBCast. Your support allows us to continue to provide thoughtful, provocative, challenging and well-researched perspectives on Elvis's career, his peers and influences, and his cultural impact and legacy. 

Lynx Air is ceasing operations. What does that mean for Hamilton Airport? Guest: Marvin Ryder, Professor with the DeGroote School of Business and McMaster University Doug Ford continues to defend his plan to appoint "like-minded judges" in Ontario. Guest: Jeff Manishen, Criminal Lawyer, Ross & McBride, Former Crown Attorney A very special moment in sports turned 47 years old on February 25th. What was it? Find out alongside Don Robertson! GUEST: Don Robertson, Owner of the Dundas Real McCoys

Cammy returns with this weeks Extra as he and Ross Hutton discuss Tuesday evening chilly win at Ibrox over Aberdeen and Don Robertson, and look forward to the return of Scottish Cup action as we welcome most of Ayr United to Ibrox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Can someone explain how Australian dating rules work? It's the viral TikTok that sent us wild so we asked you for your experiences of dating in Australia to find out just how bad it is. Spoiler alert…it's very bad. So if you're getting sick of swiping, know that you're not alone ❤️ And Aussie men…pull your socks up! And we check in with the goals we set ourselves at the start of the year to see if they'll be sustainable for the rest of 2024. Find out Steph's huge strength goal and how Laura plans to balance a hectic work schedule with life outside work. We'll back in your ears with KICBUMP on Wednesday.SPECIAL SHARES Steph: The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston Laura: Good Material by Dolly Alderton Kic UPDATE Welcome to the squad, STAX.! We've teamed up with STAX. to release our first-ever activewear collection to help you move with confidence. Designed with Founder of STAX., Don Robertson, Steph & Laura have built this 15 piece collection with inclusivity, quality and comfort at its core. Empowering you to move, without holding you back. From exercise to your every day, no matter how you move, our limited edition sets will support you where you need it most. Stamped with a reminder that you are enough, just as you are. The collection drops Friday February 9th 2024.  FOLLOW US KICPOD @kicpod on InstagramKic @kic.app on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicapp.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play StoreSteph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTokLaura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on TiktokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The issue of transportation looms large for Hamilton City Council in 2024. Who will operate the LRT, and what will it cost? Should the notion of free transit still be on the table? Two-way street conversions and the consequences thereof are also discussed. Guest: John Best, the Bay Observer   Last week, a fire at Woodlands park burned down a public restroom. While, thankfully, nobody was hurt, the resulting property damage was, apparently, around $500,000! Seems like an awful lot of money for a loo. Guest: Tom Jackson, Ward 6 Councillor.   Nylander's contract has been extended. Are the Leafts paying too much to keep him? The Bulldogs are still in Brandford. Will Hamilton ever get them back? And we get to hear at least one of the hockey stories that Don's actually allowed to tell on air! All this and more on this week's edition of Sports Talk with Don Robertson. Guest: Don Robertson, Head Coach & Owner, Defending Allan Cup Champion Dundas Real McCoys & Broker of Record, ComChoice Realty

Was the Strachan Street location for a proposed tiny houses project the first choice by the Hamilton Alliance for Tiny Shelters (HATS)? It doesn't sound like it. How did they try to change the City's mind? Guest: John Best, Publisher, The Bay Observer - How is it that no charges are being pursued after a death threat was caught on camera and in front of police during a protest over the weekend? Guest: Jeff Manishen, Criminal Lawyer, Ross & McBride; Former Crown Attorney - Would you hire Burton Cummings to play your backyard... again? Would you be in favour of using replay on every single play of a sports game? Is there anything other than the Great Wall of China and the little town in every Hallmark Christmas movie with its lights on that you can see from space? These questions and more get posed to Don Robertson on this week's edition of Sports Talk with Don Robertson. Guest: Don Robertson, Head Coach & Owner, Defending Allan Cup Champion Dundas Real McCoys & Broker of Record, ComChoice Realty

The Red Hill debacle is no secret to Hamiltonians but a report investigating the parkway and its failures is pointing to an even larger management failure. Also, Hamilton has a new City Manager but is that something the general public should worry about? Does it matter the average citizen who their city's manager, what they've done, etc? Guest: John Best, Publisher, The Bay Observer - Canada's parliamentarians and senators were invited to view video recordings taken by Hamas and security cameras during its October 7 attack. How many actually attended and what does that tell us? Guest: Kevin Vuong, MP for Spadina-Fort York - Do the Blue Jays have a legitimate chance at Shohei Ohtani? Should they even entertain the thought? Has the NHL become a 'no-hitting league'? These questions and more get covered and debated on this week's edition of Sports Talk with Don Robertson. Guest: Don Robertson, Head Coach & Owner, Allan Cup Champion Dundas Real McCoys & Broker of Record, ComChoice Realty

How is an unbearable smell being emitted by a landfill on the Mountain being addressed? Guest: Donna Skelly, MPP for Flamborough-Glanbrook - Why is there a proposal to change what school board trustees can say and to whom they can speak? Is it a good idea? Guest: Todd White, Hamilton Wentworth District School Board Trustee for Wards 5 & 10 - It's time for another edition of Sports Talk with Don Robertson as we get ready for the 2023 Grey Cup here in Hamilton among many other things. Guest: Don Robertson, Owner of the Dundas Real McCoys

Can Sarah Jama weather the political storm she's found herself in the middle of? Guest: John Best, Publisher of The Bay Observer - Why are we seeing a decline in the number of family doctors? How can we go about fixing this problem? Guest: Dr. Jason Profetto, Family Physician & Chair of Clinical Skills and MD Admissions with McMaster University - A lot has happened in the world of sports since Scott and Don have spoke last which means there's plenty to talk about on this week's edition of Sports Talk with Don Robertson. Guest: Don Robertson, Head Coach & Owner, Allan Cup Champion Dundas Real McCoys & Broker of Record, ComChoice Realty

Modernizing HR with a leading CHRO Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish Steed Guest: Don Robertson, CHRO, Northwestern Mutual This episode of At Work in America is sponsored by Paychex, one of the leading providers of HR, payroll, retirement, and insurance solutions for businesses of all sizes.Think stress-free payroll isn't possible? Think again. Whether you need to simplify your tax filing or streamline your day-to-day pay system, Paychex makes managing your payroll easier and more profitable. That's why we're here with open arms and a special offer for new clients — for a limited time, get one year of complimentary digital W2s so you can focus on growing your business instead of time-consuming payroll tasks. Learn more at paychex.com/awia. Terms and conditions apply. Today, we spoke with Don Robertson of Northwestern Mutual about how to bring your organization into the modern era of work. - Employee value proposition and retention strategies that foster a long-term, career-building environment - Implementing diversity and inclusion strategies - Leadership, empathy, and connection in the workplace - Connecting with remote employees and Gen Z workers Thank you for joining the show today!  Remember to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!

The Liberals are in hot water following the news that a WWII veteran who fought with the Nazis as part of the First Ukrainian Division, also known as the Waffen-SS Galicia Division or the SS 14th Waffen Division which was under Nazi-command. Guest: Kate Harrison, Vice Chair of Summa Strategies - How is a worrying shortage of family doctors being addressed and will it be enough? Also, what sets family doctors apart? Guest: Dr. Jason Profetto, Family Physician & Chair of Clinical Skills and MD Admissions with McMaster University - Don Robertson joins Scott for another edition of Sports Talk with Don Robertson where Don's ability to be the Citizen of the Year in two different provinces at the same time gets discussed along with how an MLB team can see a performance decrease despite having two of the game's best players and much more. Guest: Don Robertson, Head Coach & Owner, Allan Cup Champion Dundas Real McCoys & Broker of Record, ComChoice Realty

Human resources — and the role of the chief HR officer with it — has been seeking a proverbial "seat at the table" for years now. The difference now is, more of them are not only gaining that seat, they are "helping design the table." In this episode of Get Reworked, we speak with Don Robertson, EVP and CHRO of Northwestern Mutual about his approach to employee experience and how his previous experience on the business side informs how he operates — namely, with a business-first mindset.  "Many of the things that we have to do require you to put together business cases to look at the financials, to look at budgets, all these things and if you don't have strong financial skills, if you don't have strong ability to really put together business cases, just like you would if you're the investments team, and you're putting together a business case, to go do an investment to buy a building or do something, you have to have those kinds of skill sets. I can't just go in there and say, hey, we should invest $10 million in a new HR system, because our people will like it better and will have better engagement," said Don. "No, I have to be able to show: if we do this, we'll get more adoption. If we get more adoption, then people leaders will do what we need them to do. And they'll ultimately develop their people better. And therefore you'll have the talent you need. And these are the kinds of investments you need to make so that you know our engagement goes up or attrition goes down or we get better adoption. And you just start talking about the actual attribution things that you benefit from by doing these things. And I can tell you in a zero sum game and the world we live in with budgets and everything else, you have to be able to make those cases." Highlights of the conversation include: Why data is a modern CHRO's best friend.  How Northwestern went from employee engagement in the low 40s to over 80%. The role HR business partners play in Don's work. How Northwestern approaches the employee expectation-business need balancing act. The role he sees HR playing with AI adoption. Plus, hosts Nidhi Madhavan and Siobhan Fagan talk with Don about why he thinks rolling back on EX efforts is a mistake, how he's consciously developing the skills of his potential successor and why he thinks anyone working in HR would benefit by spending time on the business side. Listen in for more. Have a suggestion, comment or topic for a future episode? Send it to editors@reworked.co.

Doug Ford is drawing attention to school boards in Ontario "indoctrinating" students on gender identity but could this just be him trying to divert eyes away from the Greenbelt scandal? Guest: Sabrina Nanji, Publisher of the Queen's Park Observer - What is with this growth in the number of loyalty alliances among businesses? Are consumers actually benefiting from them? Guest: Bruce Winder, Retail Analyst & Author - After a weeks-long drought of Don Robertson, he makes his glorious return to talk about all of the big stories from the realm of sports. Guest: Don Robertson, Head Coach & Owner, Allan Cup Champion Dundas Real McCoys & Broker of Record, ComChoice Realty

The topic of homelessness and debate surrounding how to combat it continues at Hamilton City Hall. Larry Di Ianni joins the show to talk about how this debate may change things at City Hall and if something usable may or may not come out of this. Guest: Larry Di Ianni, Former Mayor of Hamilton - After a month away from the mic, Scott Radley & Don Robertson make their return to talk about the plethora of things that have happened in the world of sports. Guest: Don Robertson, Head Coach & Owner, Allan Cup Champion Dundas Real McCoys & Broker of Record, ComChoice Realty

Michael and Robin sat down with Don Robertson, EVP/CHRO of Northwestern Mutual to discuss HR strategy and his approach, especially over the last several years. As the HR leader of this insurer and investment firm that consistently ranks among the country's best places to work, Don expertly blends the human element of HR with sound-business decisions, analytics, and data to drive the talent strategy. Join us for a captivating conversation about topics ranging from HR's role (and evolution) to DE&I and organizational culture, to what trends and themes Don sees as dominating the HR landscape.

Today I'm talking to Don Robertson and Matilda Murray, the co-owners of STAX. It's hard to turn a street corner without seeing someone rocking out in their STAX activewear. It's an incredible story of being $80,000 in debt to becoming an 8-figure business. Don and Matilda open up about how they sourced their first product, how they built such a cult community and the emotional rollercoaster that comes with growing a business. @thelazyceo_podcast@staxofficial_ @donnrobertson @matilda_murray_ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Some neighbourhoods in Hamilton are finding that rats are getting more and more common. Where are they coming from and is there anything that can be done before they become a major established problem? Guest: Jim Miner, President, Action Pest Control Services Inc. - This week's edition of Sports Talk with Don Robertson gives you a little bit of everything from competitive high school barbequing in Texas to the future of Auston Matthews, it's got it all! Guest: Don Robertson, Head Coach & Owner, Allan Cup Champion Dundas Real McCoys & Broker of Record, ComChoice Realty

The 2023 Liberal National Convention was held this past weekend and that's where there were something peculiar suggestions put forward. Would something like reporters not being allowed to report news from undisclosed sources be something you'd support? Guest: Richard Brennan, Former Journalist with The Toronto Star covering both Queen's Park and Parliament Hill - Would you trade the entire roster of the Toronto Maple Leafs for the roster of the Seattle Kraken, assuming you were in a position to do so? Why does it feel like the Maple Leafs are writing a WWE-grade script that puts their fans through the grinder? Should penalties in hockey be always be balanced or a bit more like other sports? These questions and more get answered in this week's edition of Sports Talk with Don Robertson. Guest: Don Robertson, Head Coach & Owner, Allan Cup Champion Dundas Real McCoys & Broker of Record, ComChoice Realty

If other LRT systems are seeing the price to expand them go up by 300%, what does that mean for the price of building brand new LRT for Hamilton? Guest: Matti Siemiatycki, Director of the Infrastructure Institute & Professor of Geography and Planning, University of Toronto - Why is the family of a Canadian MP being targeted by the Chinese government and is our government effectively combating it? Guest: Duff Conacher, Co-Founder, Democracy Watch - When Monday rolls around, you know it's time to talk sports with Don Robertson. The Maple Leafs are still in the playoffs, the Florida Panther's decision to not sell tickets to people outside of the US, firing coaches and more is on the docket for today. Guest: Don Robertson, Head Coach & Owner of the 2023 Allan Cup Winning Dundas Real McCoys & Broker of Record, ComChoice Realty

Get ready for an action-packed episode of the Get Involved Referee as we dive into the highly anticipated Glasgow derby between Rangers and Celtic.First up, we're talking about Don Robertson's Derby debut, as he stood in for the injured Willie Collum. We'll analyse his performance and discuss whether he's ready for future high-profile games.But that's not all, folks. We'll also dig deep into the John Lundstram challenge and compare it to the Graeme Shinnie challenge. Did Robertson make the right call, or was it a missed opportunity for a red card?Next on the agenda is the issue of diving in the game, with accusations flying around that Barassic was trying to con the referee. Steve has a different opinion, though. He believes that Borna Barišić caught his studs in the ground but looked for a penalty to compensate for poor play. What do you think?We'll then move on to the handball rule, which has been causing confusion among fans and referees alike. Steve Conroy confesses that he's lost track of the rule after VAR intervened and gave Inverness a penalty against Falkirk in the other Semi-Final. Meanwhile, Des argues that the decision was never a penalty.Finally, we'll wrap up the episode with a discussion on fans smuggling pyros into the grounds and the controversy surrounding Todd Cantwell's refusal to share water with Celtic player Reo Hatate. And to top it all off, we'll be making predictions on who should referee the final, with Des and Steve agreeing that John Beaton will be given the big game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Niagara Falls is going to be building the tallest residential condo building in Canada. How did they come to that decision and what kind of opposition did it face? Guest: Jim Diodati, Mayor, City of Niagara Falls - Scott is joined tonight by one of the winners of the 2023 Allan Cup. You know him, you love him and he's been here before. In fact, he's here every Monday! That's right, Don Robertson is back for more sports talk with the Dundas Real McCoys' Allan Cup win, today being the 30th anniversary of the Buffalo Sabres' May Day goal, the advantages of quickly winning a Stanley Cup playoff series vs. going all the way to Game 7 and more on the docket. Guest: Don Robertson, Head Coach & Owner, Allan Cup Champion Dundas Real McCoys & Broker of Record, ComChoice Realty

This week on Squid and the Ultimate Leafs Fan, Mike and Rick are joined by the president of the Dundas Real McCoys, Don Robertson! He shares stories from his career and talks about how he got Squid out of retirement to play for them, how he went from being a ref to running a team, everything that goes into organizing the Allan Cup, and much more! YouTube: https://youtu.be/IRddKni_Wl0 Show Twitter: https://twitter.com/SquidUlf Show Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/squidandtheulf/ ---------------------------------------------------------------- ULF Twitter: https://twitter.com/ULeafsFan ULF Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ultimateleafsfan ULF Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theultimateleafsfan/?hl=en ----------------------------------------------------------------- Rick's Twitter: https://twitter.com/rickvaive22 Rick's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rickvaive/?hl=en

Is free public transit something that could be a reality in Hamilton someday? How would the costs to run our transit system be offset by this? Guest: Tammy Hwang, Ward 4 Councillor, City of Hamilton - We are set to see an incredible drop of 40% of farmers over the next 10 years. If people are going to leave, they are going to need to be replaced. How do you get into farming and who might we see entering the business in Ontario? Guest: Keith Carrie, President, Canadian Federation of Agriculture - Today may be Tuesday but that isn't stopping Scott from talking to Don Robertson about the Masters, Blue Jays' home opener, the curious case of Sidd Finch and more. Guest: Don Robertson, Head Coach & Owner, Dundas Real McCoys & Broker of Record, ComChoice Realty

 Sigma Alpha Iota's (SAI) All Campus Sing has showcased the musical talents, dance skills, wardrobe creativity and often, the wicked sense of humor, of Racers across many of the campus's student organizations for 65 years. And nearly every April since 1958, students, faculty, staff, locals and alumni have crowded the lawn in front of Lovett Auditorium, along with thousands of Racers around the globe tuned-in online, to watch the highly-choreographed musical numbers on Murray State's most beloved steps. This year's event is Wednesday, April 12, beginning at 3 p.m. Apart from, maybe, longtime Student Organization Advisor Jeanie Morgan and a handful of others, few Racers have participated in more consecutive All Campus Sings than Murray State Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management Dr. Don Robertson, or to those in the know, Dr. R. Dr. Robertson is joined by Logan Stout ('11, '15), the ACS Master of Ceremonies who first participated as a student, himself, to chat about some of their favorite ACS memories. Racer Men's Basketball fans will also recognize Logan as the P.A. announcer during games in the CFSB Center. This year's All Campus Sing event chairs, Addi Bussen, Aidan Schweitzer and Gena Parker join us to share all of the ways alumni near and far can support the participating student organizations, as well as SAI's annual philanthropy, People to People, a non-profit organization that provides instruments, music and music accessories to those without access. For more information regarding all things ACS and SAI, feel free to email allcampussing.sai@gmail.com. To stream the event wherever you are visit murraystate.edu/streaming. And, to provide financial support from anywhere in the world use Cash App $saiiotabeta. This podcast was produced with the help of Jim Ray Consulting Services and made possible by members of the Murray State University Alumni Association. Jim is a 1992 Murray State graduate. He can help you with the concept development, implementation, production and distribution of your own podcast, just as he has done for the MSUAA. Not a current member of the MSUAA? Let's change that! Join today by visiting murraystate.edu/alumni. The views and opinions expressed during the Racer Alumni Podcast do not necessarily reflect those of Murray State University, its administration or the faculty at large. The episodes are designed to be inspiring and entertaining.

With the news of certain banks closing up shop, there are questions surrounding the remaining banks and their stability. Are some banks' fate something we can use to gauge other's? Guest: Marvin Ryder, Professor, DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University - Is slap fighting even fighting? Do we need to outlaw fighting in hockey or is it getting phased out on its own? Is there a better option than shootouts to determine who wins a game? These questions and more get debated and possibly even solved this week on Sports Talk with Don Robertson. Guest: Don Robertson, Head Coach & Owner, Dundas Real McCoys & Broker of Record, ComChoice Realty

It would appear that the numbers haven't moved for Doug Ford in either direction despite the controversies that have been coming up for him. What's made for this to be the case and how hasn't he, or his party, slipped or gained in popularity? Guest: David Coletto, Founding Partner & CEO, Abacus Data - Should a sports league ever be allowed to publicly criticize the referees and linesmen? What should be done if they do? And Scott spent how much for tickets to a sports game? It's all coming up on Sports Talk with Don Robertson. Guest: Don Robertson, Head Coach & Owner, Dundas Real McCoys & Broker of Record, ComChoice Realty

Guests: Trudeau just held a press conference this afternoon to address the recent news about Election meddling from China… It sure was something. Stephen LeDrew   Could some of downtown Hamilton's vacant office buildings be turned into residential? Would that even be a good idea? Judy Lam.   Sports talk with Don Robertson. Are the Leafs cursed? Also, the NHL Draft Lottery is coming up. And, John Morant in trouble for his night at the club. Don Robertson.

UFO is one of those acronyms that brings about many preconceived notions. Despite this, Unidentified Flying Objects (UFO) are being identified with some frequency and now we're hearing about them being shot down. While this probably doesn't have anything to do with aliens, what does it mean? Is it a sign of something larger? Guest: Chris Rutkowski, Ufologist - A Yale professor is suggesting the solution to government overspending on the elderly in Japan is mandated euthanasia. Sounds crazy. But just a few years ago we would've said MAiD for the mentally ill would never be considered sane. Should we be concerned someone is talking about this out loud ... and he has a lot of supporters? Guest: Trudo Lemmens, Professor, Scholl Chair in Health Law and Policy, Faculty of Law, University of Toronto - How come the officials seem to ruin so many games these days? Was Rihanna the worst halftime show ever? The Blue Jays open spring training and more on this edition of Sports Talk with Don Robertson. Guest: Don Robertson, Head Coach & Owner, Dundas Real McCoys & Broker of Record, ComChoice Realty

Pierre Poilievre has been using the talking point of Canada being broken but do Canadians agree with that sentiment? Guest: Andrew Enns, Executive Vice-President, Central Canada, Leger - The topic of ChatGPT, an AI program capable of producing original essays and writing, has come to the forefront especially with regards to how it can impact the education system. How will educators manage the likelihood of students turning in schoolwork that's been completed by the AI program? What does a high school principal see in the program? Guest: Brian Daly, Principal, St. Thomas More Catholic Secondary School - Has the NHL hit rock bottom after its dismal All-Star Skills Competition? Who are they trying to market to? What can the Hamilton Bulldogs expect to see as they prepare to temporarily move to a new home? These questions and more get answered in this week's edition of Sports Talk with Don Robertson. Guest: Don Robertson, Head Coach & Owner, Dundas Real McCoys & Broker of Record, ComChoice Realty

Billions of dollars were sent to people and businesses who aren't eligible to receive CERB. This was known at the time and we were told it would be sorted out at a later time but now the CRA is saying that it isn't worth their time to go and collect that money that shouldn't have even been sent in the first place. Even though it's known who received the money and how much they received, where is the challenge? Guest: Duff Conacher, Co-Founder, Democracy Watch - On this day in 1969, The Beatles performed their last public performance on the roof of Apple Corps headquarters. The police were called and among the responding officers was 19-year-old Ray Dagg. He joined Scott while Scott was filling in on the Bill Kelly Show to talk about that day and what his life was like after the event. Guest: Ray Dagg, Former London Metropolitan Police Constable - Sports Talk with Don Robertson returns to talk about the Tiger-Cats' newest acquisition, remembering Bobby Hull, NHL teams tanking on purpose to get better draft picks and more. Guest: Don Robertson, Head Coach & Owner, Dundas Real McCoys & Broker of Record, ComChoice Realty

Our guests for this mashup are Mayur Bharath and Don Robertson. Tune in as they tell the stories of their incredible career journeys, how they landed in their industries, the challenges they faced and which leaders inspire them to achieve greatness. In this episode:Mayur shares what he's learned from working in a variety of different countries and culturesLearning from the life of Gandhi when facing challenges Find out how Don's background in financials gave him a foundational understanding of businessHow to adapt to situations and having the ability to react quicker to challenges Key Takeaways:The first step to managing through change is accepting that change is happeningEven when you're not the team manager, be willing to take responsibility for your mistakesDraw from tangible experiences to learn how to adapt to challenges Tweetable Quote:“The more we have tangible experience to Draw from, the quicker our ability to ramp, the quicker our ability to react, the quicker we're able to use the more advanced part of our brain as opposed to the rudimentary part”- Don Robertson Connect with Denis:Email: denis@leadingchangepartners.comWebsite: http://www.leadingchangepartners.com/ Leadership Is Changing Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadershipIsChanging/Leadership is Changing LinkedIn Page:https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadership-is-changing-podcast/

As the war in Ukraine progresses and the Russian invasion continues to be repelled, people are starting to question Putin's hold on Russia. What are the chances that a coup is waiting to strike? Guest: Dr. Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political Science with Carleton University - Writing a book is no small. There is a lot of time that goes into the research and actual writing which means you've got to pick a topic that won't bore you nor your reader. With that in mind, why would someone want to write a book about a prime minister who was in office for a little over 2 months? Let's ask him! Guest: Steve Paikin, Host, The Agenda, TVO - When you move to a new country and its team plays against your former home country's team, who should you cheer for? If one of your players makes a really weird play that doesn't work out, do you scream at them or just go, "what were you thinking?" in the locker room? These questions and much, much more gets answered and debated in this week's edition of Sports Talk with Don Robertson. Guest: Don Robertson, Head Coach & Owner, Dundas Real McCoys & Broker of Record, ComChoice Realty

The greatest thing since sliced bread by Don Robertson (1965) vs Downtown Owl by Chuck Klosterman (2008).

Guest Darin Evans joins Gurdip and Justin for an in-depth look at Elvis's 1961-1962 output which eventually led to the release of the album Pot Luck in May 1962. What starts with a Blue Hawaii reject and several sessions simply held for the purpose of recording singles eventually begins to take shape as the severely overlooked followup to 1961's "Something for Everybody." Top songwriters like Doc Pomus, Mort Shuman and Don Robertson dominate the material recorded in June and October 1961 and we get to be a fly on the wall as we hear Elvis, alongside key members of the Nashville A-team at the top of their A-game, working steadily away to create products with commercial and creative viability. Was Pot Luck truly a disappointment, or simply misjudged? We'll try to find out across this two-parter. If you enjoy TCBCast, please consider supporting us with a donation at Patreon.com/TCBCast! Your support allows us to continue to provide thoughtful, provocative, challenging and well-researched perspectives on Elvis's career, his peers and influences, and his cultural impact and legacy.

IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVER: [2:05] – Intro to Don Robertson [5:35] – Workforce changes from a talent perspective  [9:58] – Addressing a skills gap [13:40] – Bridging together companies and employees [17:15] – Don's appreciation for skills [20:42] – Shift in workforce expectations [24:42] – Changes in employee expectations [33:30] – Don's excitement for the future MORE ON DON:Don J. Robertson joined Northwestern Mutual in July 2018 to lead employee experience, driving organizational vision through the power of its people. He is responsible for advancing the company's people strategy and employee value proposition, as well as the overall employee experience. Don leads an organization that comprises Human Resources, change management, campus facilities, and meeting events. Throughout his career, Don has held senior HR leadership roles during times of transformation in companies ranging from Fortune 50s to maturing start-ups. MORE ON RAMPED: Check us out at www.rampedcareers.com Interested in becoming a Ramped Professional? Sign up here: https://rampedcareers.com/candidate-form/ Interested in becoming a Ramped Corporate Partner? Email us at sales@rampedcareers.com