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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

Talent Tuesday: Leading a multi-generational team.

On this episode, Chris discusses how leaders can better meet different generations where they are. Check out our suggested Leadership Books and Podcast Gear: HYL Suggestions #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...

Feb 25, 20203 min

Ep 180: What kind of leader are you seen as on social media?

Discussing the responsibility of leaders to have a presence on social media that properly represents them. #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo #BeABetterLeader HYL has made the Top 30 Leadership podcast list! Check it out here. 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/supp...

Feb 24, 202020 min

Pay It Forward Friday: Rachel Williamson

On this week's #PayItForwardFriday episode, Lorenzo thanks Rachel Williamson for her great website and amazing content dedicated to helping leaders in retail. Click here for LinkedIn Profile: Rachel Williamson RunningGreatStores.com Feedspot Leadership Podcast Ranks Check out our suggested Leadership Books and Podcast Gear: HYL Suggestions #BeABetterLeader #Leadership #LinkedIn #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo lozo@lifeoflozo.com chris@starkengagement.com Hacking You...

Feb 21, 20202 min

Thoughtful Thursdays: You need to be compatible before you'll be valued.

Many people go through the application process for a new job in the wrong way. On this #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Chris discusses why a mindset shift is needed. #BeABetterLeader #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: https://www.spreaker.com/podcas...

Feb 20, 20204 min

Talent Tuesday: Actually developing your employees.

On this episode, Chris discusses why many leaders fail at the process of career development for their employees. Check out our suggested Leadership Books and Podcast Gear: HYL Suggestions #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 podcas...

Feb 18, 20203 min

Ep 179: Do the behaviors of your people align with the results on paper?

Are your efforts in spirit of the scorecard actually hurting the employee and customer experience? #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo #BeABetterLeader HYL has made the Top 30 Leadership podcast list! Check it out here. 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 ....

Feb 17, 202019 min

Pay It Forward Friday: Nick Gallo

On this week's #PayItForwardFriday episode, Lorenzo thanks Nick Gallo for his complete transparency and sharing an example of his commitment to quality leadership. Click here for LinkedIn Profile:Nick Gallo Exit Interview Video Feedspot Leadership Podcast Ranks Check out our suggested Leadership Books and Podcast Gear: HYL Suggestions #BeABetterLeader #Leadership #LinkedIn #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo lozo@lifeoflozo.com chris@starkengagement.com Hacking Your Lea...

Feb 14, 20203 min

Thoughtful Thursdays: Ask simple questions to understand how your people think.

How would you describe the culture of this company? On this week's #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Lorenzo shares his thoughts on a video by Brent Gleeson on how to know if someone is a good fit for your company. Video Link Check out our suggested Leadership Books and Podcast Gear: HYL Suggestions Buy Lorenzo's leadership book here: Vision, Clarity, Support: A Leadership Crash Course on the 3 Pillars of Success #Leadership #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo lozo@lifeoflo...

Feb 13, 20202 min

Guest Series: Kim Ades - President & Founder, Frame of Mind Coaching

Kim Ades - President & Founder, Frame of Mind Coaching Link to Kim's website: https://www.frameofmindcoaching.com/ #BeABetterLeader #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 ....

Feb 12, 20206 min

Talent Tuesday: Creating psychological safety the right way.

On this episode, Chris discusses why some leaders believe they're creating psychologically safe environments when they really aren't. Check out our suggested Leadership Books and Podcast Gear: HYL Suggestions #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 sup...

Feb 11, 20203 min

Ep 178: Have you ever had management training? 58% of managers have not.

A recent study indicates more than half of all managers have never had any management training. Why is this and what does it mean for the teams they lead? #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo #BeABetterLeader HYL has made the Top 30 Leadership podcast list! Check it out here. 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/podca...

Feb 10, 202021 min

Pay It Forward Friday: Brett Bittner

On this week's #PayItForwardFriday episode, Lorenzo thanks Brett Bittner for his support of his local small businesses and helping to empower entrepreneurs to follow their passions. Click here for LinkedIn Profile:Brett Bittner Feedspot Leadership Podcast Ranks Check out our suggested Leadership Books and Podcast Gear: HYL Suggestions #BeABetterLeader #Leadership #LinkedIn #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo lozo@lifeoflozo.com chris@starkengagement.com Hacking Your Lea...

Feb 07, 20202 min

Thoughtful Thursdays: Are you using a compass or a map?

Are you using a map when you should be using a compass? On this week's #ThoughtfulThursday episode, Chris discusses the benefits of each and why you should make sure you're using the right one. Check out our suggested Leadership Books and Podcast Gear: HYL Suggestions 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...

Feb 06, 20203 min

Talent Tuesday: Do you look for the right attributes when hiring new employees?

On this episode, Chris discusses why many hiring managers prefer the safety of hiring for skills as opposed to attitudes. Check out our suggested Leadership Books and Podcast Gear: HYL Suggestions #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 th...

Feb 04, 20202 min

Ep 177: How hard is it to change the culture of an organization from top-down to one of empowerment?

Do you have employees who ask for (or even demand) the ability to make decisions on their own? Do they understand the responsibility this comes with? Do you have the leadership to make it happen? #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo HYL has made the Top 30 Leadership podcast list! Check it out here. Hacking Your Leadership Website Hacking Your Leadership Instagram Leadership Memes Twitter Stark Engagement Consulting Life Of Lozo Become a supporter of this podcast: https:...

Feb 03, 202020 min

Pay It Forward Friday: TPA Shoutouts

On this week's #PayItForwardFriday episode, Lorenzo thanks TPA Shoutouts for their consistent commitment to recognizing employees and making them feel special. Click here for Instagram Profile: TPA Shoutouts Check out our suggested Leadership Books and Podcast Gear: HYL Suggestions #BeABetterLeader #Leadership #LinkedIn #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo lozo@lifeoflozo.com chris@starkengagement.com Hacking Your Leadership Website Hacking Your Leadership Instagram Lead...

Jan 31, 20203 min

Thoughtful Thursdays: Why is cascading culture so important?

Why is it so important that leaders have the same outlook on culture? On this week's #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Lorenzo shares his thoughts on how important cascading culture is after a spending time with the employees and leaders at Gator Cases. Check out our suggested Leadership Books and Podcast Gear: HYL Suggestions Buy Lorenzo's leadership book here: Vision, Clarity, Support: A Leadership Crash Course on the 3 Pillars of Success #Leadership #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulti...

Jan 30, 20203 min

Guest Series (2 of 2): Gina Clement - VP of Marketing & Business Development, Gator Cases Inc.

Gina Clement - VP of Marketing & Business Development, Gator Cases Inc. #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 29, 20209 min

Guest Series (1 of 2): Dave Rudd - Sr. Director of OEM Business Development, Gator Cases Inc.

Dave Rudd - Sr. Director of OEM Business Development, Gator Cases Inc. #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 29, 202010 min

Talent Tuesday: What is cultural fit? Do you consider it when hiring people?

On this episode, Chris discusses the concept of cultural fit within an organization and why some companies are hiring the wrong people. Check out our suggested Leadership Books and Podcast Gear: HYL Suggestions #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 s...

Jan 28, 20202 min

Ep 176: Are you helping your employees build the right skills?

Another top leadership trend of 2020 will be helping employees build skills. Are you doing this the right way? #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo HYL has made the Top 30 Leadership podcast list! Check it our here. 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 27, 202018 min

Pay It Forward Friday: Lorena Acosta

On this week's #PayItForwardFriday episode, Lorenzo thanks Lorenzo Acosta for her work ethic, personal branding advice and authenticity. Click here for LinkedIn Profile: Lorena Acosta #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: h...

Jan 24, 20202 min

Thoughtful Thursdays: Is it possible to have too much humility?

Can you have too much humility? Can it be hurting your career? On this week’s #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Chris discusses a personal side to these questions. 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 Engagement Consulti...

Jan 23, 20205 min

Guest Series: Bill Heestand - Author, The Ownership Ladder

Bill Heestand - Author, The Ownership Ladder Link to Bill's website: https://www.ownershipladder.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 22, 20207 min

Talent Tuesday: Are you taking your onboarding process seriously enough?

On this episode, Chris discusses why the onboarding process at many organizations is causing employees to leaving less than a year after joining. #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.spreaker.com/podcast/hackin...

Jan 21, 20203 min

Ep 175: Do we need more accountability at work?

One of the top leadership trends of 2020 will be more accountability at work. What does that mean? #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 20, 202019 min

Pay It Forward Friday: Nicholas Kissinger

On this week's #PayItForwardFriday episode, Lorenzo thanks Nicholas P.H. Kissinger for his contagious positivity and genuine love for his job and his team. Click here for LinkedIn Profile: Nicholas P.H. Kissinger #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...

Jan 17, 20202 min

Thoughtful Thursdays: Is your boss a great manager?

Is your boss a great manager? On this week's #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Lorenzo shares his thoughts on an Inc. article by Marcel Schwantes. Inc. Article 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 Leadership Memes Twitter Stark Engagement ...

Jan 16, 20204 min

Talent Tuesday: Getting tripped up when you assess your people.

On this episode, Chris discusses the tendency to rate employees on a curve and the inherent pitfalls in doing this. #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.spreaker.com/podcast/hacking-your-leadership-podcast--480...

Jan 14, 20202 min

Ep 174: Tom Hanks has some really great life advice for us all.

Discussing Tom Hanks' Golden Globes acceptance speech for the Cecil B. DeMille lifetime achievement award and how some of the advice can be used professionally regardless of your career. #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 13, 202021 min
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