Hacking Your Leadership Podcast

Chris Stark and Lorenzo Flores•www.hackingyourleadership.com

No role plays; just real. Chris & Lorenzo share four decades of combined experience to help you become a more effective leader.
Keeping employees engaged and doing their best work today requires leadership that emphasizes soft skills like empathy, emotional intelligence, and a desire to make personal connections.

Many leaders want to succeed in this brave new world, but employees continue to report poor engagement and leave companies about every three years. Listen and become a leader who people never want to leave.

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Ep 92: Leadership Legends 7 of 9: Simon Sinek

Simon Sinek is one of the most influential people speaking on the topic of leadership today. Do his theories actually work in practice? #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo Hacking Your Leadership Website Hacking Your Leadership Instagram Leadership Memes Twitter Stark Engagement Consulting Life Of Lozo Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hacking-your-leadership-podcast--4805674/support ....

Jul 23, 2018•23 min

Ep 91: Leadership Legends 6 of 9: John C. Maxwell

John C. Maxwell has been ahead of his time on the subject of leadership for two decades. We discuss why. #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo Hacking Your Leadership Website Hacking Your Leadership Instagram Leadership Memes Twitter Stark Engagement Consulting Life Of Lozo Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hacking-your-leadership-podcast--4805674/support ....

Jul 19, 2018•27 min

Ep 90: Leadership Legends 5 of 9: Marcus Buckingham

Is the key to engagement and productivity really just putting people in jobs that maximize their strengths? Marcus Buckingham thinks so. #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo Hacking Your Leadership Website Hacking Your Leadership Instagram Leadership Memes Twitter Stark Engagement Consulting Life Of Lozo Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hacking-your-leadership-podcast--4805674/support ....

Jul 16, 2018•25 min

Ep 89: Leadership Legends 4 of 9: Ken Blanchard

Can leadership be done in "one minute?" Is Ken Blanchard's style of leadership relevant today? #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo Hacking Your Leadership Website Hacking Your Leadership Instagram Leadership Memes Twitter Stark Engagement Consulting Life Of Lozo Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hacking-your-leadership-podcast--4805674/support ....

Jul 12, 2018•25 min

Ep 88: Leadership Legends 3 of 9: Jack Welch

Do you believe as Vince Lombardi did, that anyone can be made into a great leader? #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo Hacking Your Leadership Website Hacking Your Leadership Instagram Leadership Memes Twitter Stark Engagement Consulting Life Of Lozo Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hacking-your-leadership-podcast--4805674/support ....

Jul 09, 2018•23 min

Ep 87: Leadership Legends 2 of 9: Vince Lombardi

Jul 05, 2018•24 min

Ep 86: Leadership Legends 1 of 9: Dwight Eisenhower

Is Eisenhower's leadership style still relevant? Or would it fail to resonate with today's workforce? #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo Hacking Your Leadership Website Hacking Your Leadership Instagram Leadership Memes Twitter Stark Engagement Consulting Life Of Lozo Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hacking-your-leadership-podcast--4805674/support ....

Jul 02, 2018•23 min

Ep 85: Balancing a team with non-traditional leadership skills

Discussing the importance of making sure your team isn't full of extroverted, optimistic risk-takers and no one to reign things in. #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo Hacking Your Leadership Website Hacking Your Leadership Instagram Leadership Memes Twitter Stark Engagement Consulting Life Of Lozo Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hacking-your-leadership-podcast--4805674/support ....

Jun 28, 2018•22 min

Ep 84: Stop building trust and start just being honest.

Discussing how on some teams, "building trust" is a euphamism for getting the team to believe your spin. #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo Hacking Your Leadership Website Hacking Your Leadership Instagram Leadership Memes Twitter Stark Engagement Consulting Life Of Lozo Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hacking-your-leadership-podcast--4805674/support ....

Jun 25, 2018•23 min

Ep 83: The Art of Storytelling

Great leaders ground everything in the context of story because people remember stories. #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo Hacking Your Leadership Website Hacking Your Leadership Instagram Leadership Memes Twitter Stark Engagement Consulting Life Of Lozo Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hacking-your-leadership-podcast--4805674/support ....

Jun 21, 2018•23 min

Ep 82: What kind of leadership does a high-performance team need from you?

Discussing how a leader's tactics may have to change as their team grows and gets better. #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo Hacking Your Leadership Website Hacking Your Leadership Instagram Leadership Memes Twitter Stark Engagement Consulting Life Of Lozo Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hacking-your-leadership-podcast--4805674/support ....

Jun 18, 2018•24 min

Ep 81: What is a psychologically safe work environment?

Discussing the difference between real psychological safety and just using the buzzword. #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo Hacking Your Leadership Website Hacking Your Leadership Instagram Leadership Memes Twitter Stark Engagement Consulting Life Of Lozo Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hacking-your-leadership-podcast--4805674/support ....

Jun 14, 2018•25 min

Ep 80: Common career-stallers and how to avoid them.

Good leadership skills are just as much about what NOT to do. Link to LinkedIn article by Terina Allen: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/5-behaviors-make-you-seem-inferior-why-do-terina-allen/ #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo Hacking Your Leadership Website Hacking Your Leadership Instagram Leadership Memes Twitter Stark Engagement Consulting Life Of Lozo Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hacking-your-leadership-podcast--4805674/suppo...

Jun 11, 2018•25 min

Ep 79: When multiculturalism causes rifts.

Leading in a multicultural environment where each person needs to feel welcome. #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo Hacking Your Leadership Website Hacking Your Leadership Instagram Leadership Memes Twitter Stark Engagement Consulting Life Of Lozo Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hacking-your-leadership-podcast--4805674/support ....

Jun 07, 2018•22 min

Ep 78: Lewin's Leadership Styles

Evaluating natural tendencies as a leader and how not to alienate people who respond differently. Link to Survey: https://www.hackingyourleadership.com/lewinsurvey #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo Hacking Your Leadership Website Hacking Your Leadership Instagram Leadership Memes Twitter Stark Engagement Consulting Life Of Lozo Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hacking-your-leadership-podcast--4805674/support ....

Jun 04, 2018•21 min

Ep 77: Are there taboo topics at work?

What topics have no place at work? Are there really any? #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo Hacking Your Leadership Website Hacking Your Leadership Instagram Leadership Memes Twitter Stark Engagement Consulting Life Of Lozo Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hacking-your-leadership-podcast--4805674/support ....

May 31, 2018•25 min

Ep 76: Chameleon Leaders - How to spot them and how to avoid being one.

Some people's values are flexible depending on who their boss is. Link to article: https://loribachman.com/dealing-with-workplace-bully/ #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo Hacking Your Leadership Website Hacking Your Leadership Instagram Leadership Memes Twitter Stark Engagement Consulting Life Of Lozo Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hacking-your-leadership-podcast--4805674/support ....

May 28, 2018•23 min

Ep 75: Are you a workplace bully? Are you the victim of one?

Discussing how leaders (and those who wish to be leaders) can eliminate workplace bullying. Link to article: https://loribachman.com/dealing-with-workplace-bully/ #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo Hacking Your Leadership Website Hacking Your Leadership Instagram Leadership Memes Twitter Stark Engagement Consulting Life Of Lozo Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hacking-your-leadership-podcast--4805674/support ....

May 24, 2018•24 min

Ep 74: Do you know the difference between essential employees and indispensable employees?

Discussing the importance of getting rid of indispensable employees and replacing them with essential employees. Link to article: http://www.primospopuli.com/en/indispensable-dangerous-become-essential/ #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo Hacking Your Leadership Website Hacking Your Leadership Instagram Leadership Memes Twitter Stark Engagement Consulting Life Of Lozo Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hacking-your-leadership-podcast--4...

May 21, 2018•21 min

Ep 73: Getting employees "on the same page."

Digging into the pointer-filled email Elon Musk recently sent to the employees of Tesla. Link to Inc. article: https://www.inc.com/justin-bariso/elon-musk-just-sent-an-extraordinary-email-to-tesla-employees.html #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo Hacking Your Leadership Website Hacking Your Leadership Instagram Leadership Memes Twitter Stark Engagement Consulting Life Of Lozo Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hacking-your-leadership-p...

May 17, 2018•22 min

Ep 72: Changing the Culture of a Team - Part 7 of 7

Part 7 of 7. Changing the culture of a team is a process. Great leaders do it systematically. #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo Hacking Your Leadership Website Hacking Your Leadership Instagram Leadership Memes Twitter Stark Engagement Consulting Life Of Lozo Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hacking-your-leadership-podcast--4805674/support ....

May 14, 2018•26 min

Ep 71: Changing the Culture of a Team - Part 6 of 7

Part 6 of 7. Changing the culture of a team is a process. Great leaders do it systematically. #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo Hacking Your Leadership Website Hacking Your Leadership Instagram Leadership Memes Twitter Stark Engagement Consulting Life Of Lozo Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hacking-your-leadership-podcast--4805674/support ....

May 10, 2018•21 min

Ep 70: Changing the Culture of a Team - Part 5 of 7

Part 5 of 7. Changing the culture of a team is a process. Great leaders do it systematically. #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo Hacking Your Leadership Website Hacking Your Leadership Instagram Leadership Memes Twitter Stark Engagement Consulting Life Of Lozo Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hacking-your-leadership-podcast--4805674/support ....

May 07, 2018•23 min

Ep 69: Changing the Culture of a Team - Part 4 of 7

Part 4 of 7. Changing the culture of a team is a process. Great leaders do it systematically. #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo Hacking Your Leadership Website Hacking Your Leadership Instagram Leadership Memes Twitter Stark Engagement Consulting Life Of Lozo Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hacking-your-leadership-podcast--4805674/support ....

May 03, 2018•25 min

Ep 68: Changing the Culture of a Team - Part 3 of 7

Part 3 of 7. Changing the culture of a team is a process. Great leaders do it systematically. #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo Hacking Your Leadership Website Hacking Your Leadership Instagram Leadership Memes Twitter Stark Engagement Consulting Life Of Lozo Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hacking-your-leadership-podcast--4805674/support ....

Apr 30, 2018•23 min

Ep 67: Changing the Culture of a Team - Part 2 of 7

Part 2 of 7. Changing the culture of a team is a process. Great leaders do it systematically. #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo Hacking Your Leadership Website Hacking Your Leadership Instagram Leadership Memes Twitter Stark Engagement Consulting Life Of Lozo Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hacking-your-leadership-podcast--4805674/support ....

Apr 26, 2018•24 min

Ep 66: Changing the Culture of a Team - Part 1 of 7

Part 1 of 7. Changing the culture of a team is a process. Great leaders do it systematically. #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo Hacking Your Leadership Website Hacking Your Leadership Instagram Leadership Memes Twitter Stark Engagement Consulting Life Of Lozo Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hacking-your-leadership-podcast--4805674/support ....

Apr 23, 2018•21 min

Ep 65: Tough conversations strengthen relationships when done right.

Leaders sometimes need to have difficult conversations. Do you use those opportunities to help connect your employees with their passions? #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo Hacking Your Leadership Website Hacking Your Leadership Instagram Leadership Memes Twitter Stark Engagement Consulting Life Of Lozo Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hacking-your-leadership-podcast--4805674/support ....

Apr 19, 2018•25 min

Ep 64: Influencing people who don't report to you.

Great leaders know how to influence without a title in order to accomplish shared goals. #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo Hacking Your Leadership Website Hacking Your Leadership Instagram Leadership Memes Twitter Stark Engagement Consulting Life Of Lozo Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hacking-your-leadership-podcast--4805674/support ....

Apr 16, 2018•22 min

Ep 63: Are the wrong people in positions because those positions had to filled quickly?

Discussing why great leaders would rather have a position remain unfilled than place the wrong person in the role. #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo Hacking Your Leadership Website Hacking Your Leadership Instagram Leadership Memes Twitter Stark Engagement Consulting Life Of Lozo Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hacking-your-leadership-podcast--4805674/support ....

Apr 12, 2018•22 min

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