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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

Pay it Forward Friday: Joseph Milord

On this week's #PayItForwardFriday episode, Lorenzo thanks Joseph Milord, New Editor for LinkedIn for his amazing content and great articles highlighting real situations and advice from leaders to work through them. Click here for Joseph's LinkedIn Profile: Joseph Milord Click here for Joseph's articles: Joseph Milord Articles #Leadership #LinkedIn #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo lozo@lifeoflozo.com chris@starkengagement.com Hacking Your Leadership Website Hacking Y...

Jan 10, 20202 min

Thoughtful Thursdays: The quality of the people around you dictate the quality of your life.

The quality of the people around you dictate the quality of your life. On this week’s #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Chris talks about why the people you allow into your life impact your own potential. Buy Lorenzo's leadership book here: Vision, Clarity, Support: A Leadership Crash Course on the 3 Pillars of Success #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo lozo@lifeoflozo.com chris@starkengagement.com Hacking Your Leadership Website Hacking Your Leadership Instagram Leadershi...

Jan 09, 20205 min

Guest Series: Michael Sherlock - Chief Potential Officer, Shock Your Potential

Michael Sherlock - Chief Potential Officer, Shock Your Potential Link to Michael's website: https://www.shockyourpotential.com/ #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 ....

Jan 08, 202012 min

Talent Tuesday: Having a cross-functional interviewer.

Welcome to our first ever #TalentTuesday! On our first episode, Chris discusses the importance of having a cross-functional interviewer involved in your hiring process. #BeABetterLeader #Leadership #LinkedIn #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.spre...

Jan 07, 20202 min

Ep 173: New year, new you. Time to focus your leadership on what really matters.

The last few years have seen record store closures. What are you doing to ensure the leadership skills you have make you irreplaceable by technology. #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 ....

Jan 06, 202020 min

Thoughtful Thursdays: Do you take the opportunity to reinvent yourself whenever possible?

Do you take every opportunity to reinvent yourself as a leader? On this week's #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Lorenzo discussed the importance of resetting your leadership when you change teams. Buy Lorenzo's leadership book here: Vision, Clarity, Support: A Leadership Crash Course on the 3 Pillars of Success #Leadership #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo lozo@lifeoflozo.com chris@starkengagement.com Hacking Your Leadership Website Hacking Your Leadership Instagram Lead...

Jan 02, 20203 min

Ep 172: Discussing Simon Sinek's "How Great Leaders Inspire Action"

Discussing Simon Sinek's "How Great Leaders Inspire Action" Link to video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qp0HIF3SfI4 #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 ....

Dec 30, 201919 min

Thoughtful Thursdays: Do you have any Leadership resolutions for 2020?

Have you considered making any Leadership resolutions for 2020? Should you?. On this week's #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Lorenzo starts a new tradition and shares his Leadership goals for 2020. Buy Lorenzo's leadership book here: Vision, Clarity, Support: A Leadership Crash Course on the 3 Pillars of Success #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo lozo@lifeoflozo.com chris@starkengagement.com Hacking Your Leadership Website Hacking Your Leadership Instagram Leadership Meme...

Dec 26, 20193 min

Ep 171: Discussing Derek Sivers' "The First Follower: Leadership Lessons from a Dancing Guy"

Discussing Derek Sivers' "The First Follower: Leadership Lessons from a Dancing Guy" Link to video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fW8amMCVAJQ #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 ....

Dec 23, 201919 min

Thoughtful Thursdays: The importance of patience in building relationships.

No one want to get rich slow. On this week's #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Chris discusses how leaders can remove the volatility from their relationships with their employees. Buy Lorenzo's leadership book here: Vision, Clarity, Support: A Leadership Crash Course on the 3 Pillars of Success #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo lozo@lifeoflozo.com chris@starkengagement.com Hacking Your Leadership Website Hacking Your Leadership Instagram Leadership Memes Twitter Stark Eng...

Dec 19, 20194 min

Guest Interview: Aaron Patton - Creator & Host, New Age Influencers Podcast

Aaron Patton - Creator & Host, New Age Influencers Podcast #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 ....

Dec 18, 201942 min

Ep 170: Discussing Laura Sicola's TEDx "Want to Sound Like a Leader? Start by Saying Your name Right."

Discussing Laura Sicola's TEDx "Want to Sound Like a Leader? Start by Saying Your name Right." Link to video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=02EJ1IdC6tE #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 ....

Dec 16, 201919 min

Thoughtful Thursdays: Do you coach employees in front of customers? Should you?

Should you coach employees in front of your customers? On this week’s #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Lorenzo talks about something he has seen more leaders do this holiday season and it's not good. Buy Lorenzo's leadership book here: Vision, Clarity, Support: A Leadership Crash Course on the 3 Pillars of Success #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo lozo@lifeoflozo.com chris@starkengagement.com Hacking Your Leadership Website Hacking Your Leadership Instagram Leadership Me...

Dec 12, 20193 min

Ep 169: Discussing the Stanford Graduate School of Business interview with Oprah Winfrey

Discussing the Stanford Graduate School of Business interview with Oprah Winfrey Link to video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DlrqeWrczs #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 ....

Dec 09, 201920 min

Thoughtful Thursdays: If you want people to follow you, you gotta be a happy person.

Being happy is like wearing deodorant...you should feel responsible to those around you to make it happen. On this week’s #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Chris discusses the decline in happiness and why leadership takes a hit when this happens. Buy Lorenzo's leadership book here: Vision, Clarity, Support: A Leadership Crash Course on the 3 Pillars of Success #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo lozo@lifeoflozo.com chris@starkengagement.com Hacking Your Leadership Website H...

Dec 05, 20193 min

Guest Series: Martin Moore - Founder, Your CEO Mentor

Martin Moore - Founder, Your CEO Mentor, and Fmr. CEO, CS Energy Link to Martin's website: http://www.yourceomentor.com #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 ....

Dec 04, 20199 min

Ep 168: Discussing Simon Lancaster's TEDx Talk: "Speak Like a Leader."

Discussing Simon Lancaster's TEDx Talk: "Speak Like a Leader." Link to Simon Lancaster video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGBamfWasNQ #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 ....

Dec 02, 201918 min

Thoughtful Thursdays: Don't just be thankful on THANKSGIVING

Thanksgiving reminds us to be thankful for what we have, but shouldn't we do that all the time? On this week’s #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Lorenzo talks about the difference between gratefulness and thankfulness and, as leaders, how we can get better at both. Buy Lorenzo's leadership book here: Vision, Clarity, Support: A Leadership Crash Course on the 3 Pillars of Success #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo lozo@lifeoflozo.com chris@starkengagement.com Hacking Your L...

Nov 28, 20193 min

Ep 167: Does the importance of company culture impact the job of the HR team?

The roles and expectations of HR have changed several times in the 25 years I’ve been in the workforce. In some organizations HR has “a seat at the table” while in others HR struggles to define its value. Why? Link to Forbes article: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2019/11/01/is-culture-the-ticket-to-hrs-seat-at-the-table/#6926d72488de #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo Hacking Your Leadership Website Hacking Your Leadership Instagram Leadership Memes...

Nov 25, 201921 min

Thoughtful Thursdays: The incredible importance of a definable, convincing 'why.'

No one denies the importance of organizations defining their ‘why.’ On this week’s #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Chris talks about why it’s equally important for leaders to be able to articulate why they ask their people to do literally anything. Buy Lorenzo's leadership book here: Vision, Clarity, Support: A Leadership Crash Course on the 3 Pillars of Success #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo lozo@lifeoflozo.com chris@starkengagement.com Hacking Your Leadership Websi...

Nov 21, 20196 min

Guest Series: Aaron Patton - Creator & Host, New Age Influencers Podcast

Aaron Patton - Creator & Host, New Age Influencers Podcast Link to Aaron's website: http://www.thenewagelifestyle.com #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 ....

Nov 20, 20195 min

Ep 166: The World's Best Place To Work 2019

Cisco was just named the world's best place to work. Their "People Deal" is at the heart of this. Link to article about Cisco: https://www.forbes.com/sites/moorinsights/2019/11/01/why-no-one-should-be-surprised-cisco-named-worlds-best-workplace-for-2019/ #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.spr...

Nov 18, 201921 min

Thoughtful Thursdays: Can you learn from a leader with whom you don’t align?

Do you learn from you leader? What if you don't connect with them? On this week’s #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Lorenzo discusses the importance of learning from the leader you have, not just the leader you want. Buy Lorenzo's leadership book here: Vision, Clarity, Support: A Leadership Crash Course on the 3 Pillars of Success #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo lozo@lifeoflozo.com chris@starkengagement.com Hacking Your Leadership Website Hacking Your Leadership Instagr...

Nov 14, 20192 min

Ep 165: Do you think policies and rules can be used to ensure work/life balance?

Many employees don't love the level of work/life balance they have, and many companies attempt to dictate work/life balance through policies. But there is a strong leadership component to ensuring your employees feel like their balance is right. Link to article about improving work/life balance: https://www.businessnewsdaily.com/5244-improve-work-life-balance-today.html #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo Hacking Your Leadership Website Hacking Your Leadership Instagram...

Nov 11, 201922 min

Thoughtful Thursdays: Are you using political discussions to show people your values?

Do you get into political discussions at work? On this week’s #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Chris discusses the dangers of doing this and how leaders can navigate these waters. Buy Lorenzo's leadership book here: Vision, Clarity, Support: A Leadership Crash Course on the 3 Pillars of Success #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo lozo@lifeoflozo.com chris@starkengagement.com Hacking Your Leadership Website Hacking Your Leadership Instagram Leadership Memes Twitter Stark En...

Nov 07, 20195 min

Guest Interview: Scott Miller - Executive Vice President of Thought Leadership, FranklinCovey

Scott Miller - Executive Vice President of Thought Leadership, FranklinCovey Buy Scott's new leadership book here: https://www.amazon.com/Everyone-Deserves-Great-Manager-Practices/dp/1982112077/ #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/s...

Nov 06, 201937 min

Ep 164: Are you boxing yourself in with your own stupid rules?

”I’ll never promote someone who ______. I’ll never hire someone who ______. I do ______ with every employee.” Do you create arbitrary rules that end up hurting you in the long run? #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 ....

Nov 04, 201919 min

Thoughtful Thursdays: Do you coach your people? Should you?

Do you coach your people frequently? Should you? On this week’s #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Lorenzo discusses the definition of coaching and how most people feel about it. Buy Lorenzo's leadership book here: Vision, Clarity, Support: A Leadership Crash Course on the 3 Pillars of Success #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo lozo@lifeoflozo.com chris@starkengagement.com Hacking Your Leadership Website Hacking Your Leadership Instagram Leadership Memes Twitter Stark Engag...

Oct 31, 20193 min

Ep 163: Maximizing employee engagement.

What is driving the uptick in reported engagement scores and what can leaders do to capitalize on that momentum instead of squandering it? #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 ....

Oct 28, 201919 min

Thoughtful Thursdays: The more credibility you have, the less courage you need.

As a leader, are your people getting promoted from under you? If not, do you know why? On this week’s #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Chris discusses how leaders can sometimes inadvertently stand in the way of their employees’ upward mobility. Buy Lorenzo's leadership book here: Vision, Clarity, Support: A Leadership Crash Course on the 3 Pillars of Success #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo lozo@lifeoflozo.com chris@starkengagement.com Hacking Your Leadership Website Ha...

Oct 24, 20194 min
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