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Hacking Your Leadership Podcast

Chris Stark and Lorenzo Floreswww.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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Episodes

**HACKING YOUR LEADERSHIP GUEST SERIES ANNOUNCEMENT**

The Hacking Your Leadership Guest Series will debut next Saturday, August 10th. Here's a short intro and the concept behind this addition to the Hacking Your Leadership platform. #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 ....

Aug 03, 20195 min

Thoughtful Thursdays: You have to earn the right to give critical feedback.

Feedback is a part of every interpersonal relationship. But some people just naturally seem to be better at it than others. On this week’s #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Chris discusses what leaders should be doing in order to earn the right to give critical feedback. #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo lozo@lifeoflozo.com chris@starkengagement.com Hacking Your Leadership Website Hacking Your Leadership Instagram Leadership Memes Twitter Stark Engagement Consulting Life ...

Aug 01, 20195 min

Ep 150: The fact that they lead differently than you is an asset, not a liability.

If the only people you grow and develop are those who lead like you, you’re short-changing your people and you’ll eventually lose some very talented employees. #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 29, 201920 min

Thoughtful Thursdays: Why you should own the failures of your team.

As leaders, you should always own failures--especially the ones by people on your team. On this week’s #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Lorenzo talks about how the failures of your team are a reflection of your leadership. #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo lozo@lifeoflozo.com chris@starkengagement.com Hacking Your Leadership Website Hacking Your Leadership Instagram Leadership Memes Twitter Stark Engagement Consulting Life Of Lozo Become a supporter of this podcast: http...

Jul 25, 20195 min

Ep 149: The Developer's Dark Side 4 of 4 - The Rescuing Leader

We all have a leadership dark side—our knee-jerk methods when we’re trying to do our best but we’re in over our heads. Control. Criticism. Avoidance. Rescue. Many are well-meaning but, over time, they breed dysfunction on teams and cause more harm than good. Over four weeks, we’ll discuss these tendencies based on the teachings of Craig Groeschel and his leadership podcast. Link to Episode of Craig Groeschel's Leadership Podcast: https://open.life.church/training/307-craig-groeschel-leadership-p...

Jul 22, 201921 min

Thoughtful Thursdays: Ghosting is terrible for your career.

Ghosting seems to have become commonplace in the hiring process. Applicants to it to companies and hiring managers do it to applicants. On this week’s #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Chris explains why we should quickly abandon this trend. #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo lozo@lifeoflozo.com chris@starkengagement.com Hacking Your Leadership Website Hacking Your Leadership Instagram Leadership Memes Twitter Stark Engagement Consulting Life Of Lozo Become a supporter of ...

Jul 18, 20195 min

Ep 148: The Developer's Dark Side 3 of 4 - The Avoiding Leader

We all have a leadership dark side—our knee-jerk methods when we’re trying to do our best but we’re in over our heads. Control. Criticism. Avoidance. Rescue. Many are well-meaning but, over time, they breed dysfunction on teams and cause more harm than good. Over four weeks, we’ll discuss these tendencies based on the teachings of Craig Groeschel and his leadership podcast. Link to Episode of Craig Groeschel's Leadership Podcast: https://open.life.church/training/307-craig-groeschel-leadership-p...

Jul 15, 201919 min

Thoughtful Thursdays: Their perception becomes your reputation.

It sounds so basic, but have you considered that your people's perception of you becomes your reputation? On this week’s #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Lorenzo discusses that most of what people say about you is driven by their perception of you--whether it is based in long-term, consistent experience or the opinions of others. #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo lozo@lifeoflozo.com chris@starkengagement.com Hacking Your Leadership Website Hacking Your Leadership Instagr...

Jul 11, 20194 min

Ep 147: The Developer's Dark Side 2 of 4 - The Critical Leader

We all have a leadership dark side—our knee-jerk methods when we’re trying to do our best but we’re in over our heads. Control. Criticism. Avoidance. Rescue. Many are well-meaning but, over time, they breed dysfunction on teams and cause more harm than good. Over four weeks, we’ll discuss these tendencies based on the teachings of Craig Groeschel and his leadership podcast. Link to Episode of Craig Groeschel's Leadership Podcast: https://open.life.church/training/307-craig-groeschel-leadership-p...

Jul 08, 201920 min

Thoughtful Thursdays: Do you hold grudges against your employees?

Nothing is as demoralizing as feeling like your leader is holding a grudge after you made a mistake. On this week’s #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Chris discusses what happens when leaders don't seem to have the ability to let go and move past a bad decision by an employee. #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo lozo@lifeoflozo.com chris@starkengagement.com Hacking Your Leadership Website Hacking Your Leadership Instagram Leadership Memes Twitter Stark Engagement Consulting...

Jul 04, 20196 min

Ep 146: The Developer's Dark Side 1 of 4 - The Controlling Leader

We all have a leadership dark side—our knee-jerk methods when we’re trying to do our best but we’re in over our heads. Control. Criticism. Avoidance. Rescue. Many are well-meaning but, over time, they breed dysfunction on teams and cause more harm than good. Over the next four weeks, we’ll discuss these tendencies based on the teachings of Craig Groeschel and his leadership podcast. Link to Episode of Craig Groeschel's Leadership Podcast: https://open.life.church/training/307-craig-groeschel-lea...

Jul 01, 201919 min

**2nd ANNIVERSARY TEASER & ANNOUNCEMENT**

We are so excited anticipating our upcoming 2nd anniversary and entering Hacking Your Leadership's third year! Thank you to all our listeners for supporting us! #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 30, 20192 min

Thoughtful Thursdays: The thin line between delegation and development.

One of the things that drives us crazy is when leaders delegate something to someone and then tell them it was for their development! On this week’s #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Lorenzo discusses the differences between delegation and development and admits that he delegates work that he doesn't want to do. #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo lozo@lifeoflozo.com chris@starkengagement.com Hacking Your Leadership Website Hacking Your Leadership Instagram Leadership Memes...

Jun 27, 20194 min

Ep 145: Inheriting a high-performance team.

If you take over a team that is already performing well, what are the things you should and shouldn't do after you arrive? #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 24, 201921 min

Thoughtful Thursdays: We got some feedback. Thank You.

We got some recent feedback on one of our topics and we couldn't be happier and more grateful that our listeners told us what they thought! On this week’s #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Lorenzo discusses the power of feedback and how to make it effective. #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo lozo@lifeoflozo.com chris@starkengagement.com Hacking Your Leadership Website Hacking Your Leadership Instagram Leadership Memes Twitter Stark Engagement Consulting Life Of Lozo Becom...

Jun 20, 20194 min

Ep 144: Are bad leaders also bad people?

Are a person’s leadership skills an indicator of whether or not they’re a good person? Have you ever had a fantastic employee who just completely failed as a leader once promoted? #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 17, 201922 min

Thoughtful Thursdays: You deserve the leadership you tolerate.

Do you feel a sense of responsibility to help YOUR leaders get better? On this week’s #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Chris discusses why great leaders affect positive change in both directions of the org chart. #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo lozo@lifeoflozo.com chris@starkengagement.com 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.sp...

Jun 13, 20196 min

Ep 143: The World Health Organization believes 'burnout' is a medical condition now. Seriously?

If you believe a few weeks away from a job that's burning you out will reinvigorate your passion for that job, you're wrong. A job that's burning you out is not the right job for you. #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 10, 201921 min

Thoughtful Thursdays: Do you have fun at work?

Do you have fun at work? Data says that the best companies to work for are full of people who also have fun. On this week’s #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Lorenzo discusses the importance of having fun and what you need to make sure you have a culture that creates a good time. #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo lozo@lifeoflozo.com chris@starkengagement.com Hacking Your Leadership Website Hacking Your Leadership Instagram Leadership Memes Twitter Stark Engagement Consult...

Jun 06, 20194 min

Ep 142: Don't ask your employees to get better at a result without ensuring they know how to deliver on that request.

Just because you tell people that a specific metric or result needs to improve, doesn't mean they have any idea how to make that happen. And, often, they won't even tell you they lack those skills. Results don't get improved. Behaviors and skills get improved. Results follow. #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 po...

Jun 03, 201920 min

Thoughtful Thursdays: Leading people whose jobs you are unable to do.

Do you feel like your team doesn't listen to you or respect you because you can't do their job well. On this week’s #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Chris discusses how to lead people if they are better at their job than you are. #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo lozo@lifeoflozo.com chris@starkengagement.com Hacking Your Leadership Website Hacking Your Leadership Instagram Leadership Memes Twitter Stark Engagement Consulting Life Of Lozo Become a supporter of this podcas...

May 30, 20195 min

Ep 141: Influencing people by meeting them where they are.

Nobody wants to be manipulated. And very few people change course simply because a peer wants to do things differently. When you are attempting to wield influence, do you try to get people to do things the way you want, or do you meet them where they are? #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.sp...

May 27, 201921 min

Thoughtful Thursdays 020: Relationships + Skills + Character - Hustle = Wasted Potential

Do you feel like you are wasting potential? Is no one being honest with you? Are you a fish out of water? Does nobody trust you? On this week’s #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Lorenzo discusses Jon Acuff's book "Do Over" and sums up how investing in yourself can prepare you for any career challenge or change. #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo lozo@lifeoflozo.com chris@starkengagement.com Hacking Your Leadership Website Hacking Your Leadership Instagram Leadership Memes ...

May 23, 20193 min

Ep 140: Office 'politics' are just relationships. And they matter.

Have you ever been passed over for a position or an opportunity, for which you were qualified, seemingly because you didn’t know the right people? You can balk about it or you can go forward with the knowledge that relationships matter. Who you know matters. More importantly, who believes in you matters. #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo Hacking Your Leadership Website Hacking Your Leadership Instagram Leadership Memes Twitter Stark Engagement Consulting Life Of Lozo ...

May 20, 201919 min

Thoughtful Thursdays 019: What makes a team a team?

Are you on a ‘team’ at work? Most people are. Or at least they think they are. On this week’s #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Chris discusses the elements that make groups of coworkers into teams, and why many people who believe they work on a team aren’t really on one. #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo lozo@lifeoflozo.com chris@starkengagement.com Hacking Your Leadership Website Hacking Your Leadership Instagram Leadership Memes Twitter Stark Engagement Consulting Life...

May 16, 20195 min

Ep 139: Why do so many managers seem to be afraid to talk to their employees?

As employees continue to report low engagement and speak of the importance of regular feedback from their leaders, those leaders are finding it incredibly hard to have actual conversations with their people. Why is this? Link to article by Corinne Purtill: https://qz.com/work/1171890/almost-70-of-us-managers-are-scared-to-talk-to-their-employees/ #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo Hacking Your Leadership Website Hacking Your Leadership Instagram Leadership Memes Twitte...

May 13, 201920 min

Thoughtful Thursdays 018: Are you preparing yourself for a role in Leadership?

Are you doing specific work to prepare yourself for a Leadership role? Does your direct boss know that you're interested? Are you good at your current job? On this week’s #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Lorenzo discusses a recent post he saw on LinkedIn by Courtney Ramsey and provides his thoughts and advice. Courtney Ramsey Post Link #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo lozo@lifeoflozo.com chris@starkengagement.com Hacking Your Leadership Website Hacking Your Leadership I...

May 09, 20194 min

Ep 138: When it's everybody's job, it's really nobody's job.

Some leaders have a tendency to assign the same responsibilities to multiple people. But at the end of the day the buck has to stop with someone. Because co-responsibility is the same thing as no responsibility. #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 06, 201920 min

Thoughtful Thursdays 017: What is a 'millennial-centric' work environment?

What the heck does it mean to have a “millennial-centric” workplace? Do millennials in the workplace actually want different things than GenX and Baby Boomers? On this week’s #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Chris discusses the tendency of many organizations to think the perks they offer need to appeal to millennials and not other generations. #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo lozo@lifeoflozo.com chris@starkengagement.com Hacking Your Leadership Website Hacking Your Lead...

May 02, 20196 min

Ep 137: Prioritization means you can't always say yes.

Every time you say 'yes,' you're saying 'no' to something else. That's what prioritization is. And good leaders need to know how to do this. Link to our sponsor, The Top 1% Podcast with Dr. Trevor Blattner: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-top-one-percent/id1401506456 #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 p...

Apr 29, 201920 min
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