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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

Thoughtful Thursdays: Do your people have the new skills they need to continue doing their jobs?

Many jobs today look very different than they did last year. On this week's #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Chris discusses the role of leaders in making sure their people have the skills needed to continue doing these jobs. 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@lifeofl...

Oct 29, 20204 min

Ep 215: Five Lies Leaders Tell Themselves, Part 3 of 5

We're all capable of telling ourselves little white lies that allow us to feel better about a decision or a leadership style. For five episodes, we'll be discussing some of the most common ones and how they'll impact your relationships with your people. #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 En...

Oct 26, 202021 min

Thoughtful Thursdays: Is "How are you doing?" a good enough question?

Are you asking the right questions to build better relationships with your team? On this week's #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Lorenzo discusses an article from Business Insider that offers questions to ask your people that will help build trust and connection. Business Insider Article 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 #HackingYou...

Oct 22, 20202 min

Ep 214: Five Lies Leaders Tell Themselves, Part 2 of 5

We're all capable of telling ourselves little white lies that allow us to feel better about a decision or a leadership style. For five episodes, we'll be discussing some of the most common ones and how they'll impact your relationships with your people. #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 En...

Oct 19, 202021 min

Thoughtful Thursdays: Help your people vote.

The voting process has changed due to COVID-19. On this week's #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Chris discusses the role of a leader in helping their people participate in the process. 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.com Hacking...

Oct 15, 20203 min

Guest Interview: Robert Rosenberg - Author, 35yr CEO of Dunkin Donuts

Robert Rosenberg - Author, 35yr CEO of Dunkin Donuts Robert's Amazon #1 Bestselling New Book: https://www.amazon.com/Around-Corner-World-Lessons-Learned/dp/1400220483/ #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 ....

Oct 14, 202042 min

Ep 213: Five Lies Leaders Tell Themselves, Part 1 of 5

We're all capable of telling ourselves little white lies that allow us to feel better about a decision or a leadership style. For five episodes, we'll be discussing some of the most common ones and how they'll impact your relationships with your people. #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 En...

Oct 12, 202022 min

Thoughtful Thursdays: Take full advantage of free learning.

Have you been staying up to speed on your self development? On this week's #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Lorenzo discusses some free learning materials he found on LinkedIn Learning. Free LinkedIn Learning 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@sta...

Oct 08, 20201 min

Ep 212: Are the people around you helping you accomplish your goals or holding you back?

You will inevitably adopt the values of the people with whom you spend the most time. If you have career aspirations, it's important you're aware of this when you decide who you'll spend time with at work. #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 suppor...

Oct 05, 202022 min

Thoughtful Thursdays:How do you know when it's safe to break the rules?

Some people have a natural inclination to want to challenge rules that don't make sense. On this week's #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Chris discusses how leaders can ground those decisions in the right context to ensure the decisions are right. 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 #L...

Oct 01, 20203 min

Ep 211: Putting out fires versus allowing your employees to, potentially, burn.

When is it appropriate to embrace a learning opportunity for your people? When is it appropriate to jump in and solve the problem instead? #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-...

Sep 28, 202020 min

Thoughtful Thursdays: Why seeing yourself as a life-long learner makes your team better.

Have you noticed that some of the best people in their field are constantly learning from others? On this week's #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Lorenzo discusses a video sent to him sharing Kevin Durants initial feelings of finding out Steve Nash was his new coach. Kevin Durant Video Shared by listener Jay Keel 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 Succe...

Sep 24, 20201 min

Guest Series: Vic Martinez - Founder Brandcrumbs Podcasting and Influencing

Vic Martinez - Founder, Brandcrumbs Podcasting and Influencing Vic's LinkedIn Link to Doing Business As podcast #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 ....

Sep 23, 20204 min

Ep 210: Are you aligned with your team? Does that make you rigid on process?

No leadership team functions well if every person just does whatever they want. So alignment with your peers is imperative. But, taken too far, an unwavering rigidity on processes can lead to negative outcomes as well. How do you balance these things? #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 Enga...

Sep 21, 202024 min

Thoughtful Thursdays: Are your employees coping with this ok?

Coronavirus has caused us all to consider our own mortality. On this week's #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Chris discusses the necessary element of compassion when leading those who are afraid. 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....

Sep 17, 20203 min

Ep 209: What are the constants we can anchor to long after COVID? Part 5 of 5

COVID-19 is changing the way we do so many things. Things we were accustomed to for years or even decades are going away, never to return. But not everything. For five episodes we'll discuss the things that you should get good at because COVID isn't going to kill 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 ...

Sep 14, 202020 min

Thoughtful Thursdays: Are all rules supposed to be followed?

Rules are written with the best of intentions. But what happens when the spirit of the rule is at odds with the words themselves? On this week's #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Chris discusses the role of a leader in wading through the ambiguity of new rules. 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 #StarkEngagement...

Sep 10, 20203 min

Ep 208: What are the constants we can anchor to long after COVID? Part 4 of 5

COVID-19 is changing the way we do so many things. Things we were accustomed to for years or even decades are going away, never to return. But not everything. For five episodes we'll discuss the things that you should get good at because COVID isn't going to kill 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 ...

Sep 07, 202021 min

Thoughtful Thursdays: Stop training your people in skills they'll never use.

Are you wasting time training skills that will be irrelevant soon? On this week's #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Lorenzo discusses and article by Mary Baker about training and skill-building for the future. Article by Mary Baker 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@li...

Sep 03, 20202 min

Ep 207: What are the constants we can anchor to long after COVID? Part 3 of 5

COVID-19 is changing the way we do so many things. Things we were accustomed to for years or even decades are going away, never to return. But not everything. For five episodes we'll discuss the things that you should get good at because COVID isn't going to kill 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 ...

Aug 31, 202020 min

Thoughtful Thursdays: Are you making the most out of life's disruptions?

Are you prepared for and moving through life's planned and unplanned disruptions? On this week's #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Lorenzo shares a clip from All Things Considered and author Bruce Feiler. Bruce Feiler Interview Life Is In The Transitions: Mastering Change At Any Age Book 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 #HackingYour...

Aug 27, 20202 min

Ep 206: What are the constants we can anchor to long after COVID? Part 2 of 5

COVID-19 is changing the way we do so many things. Things we were accustomed to for years or even decades are going away, never to return. But not everything. For five episodes we'll discuss the things that you should get good at because COVID isn't going to kill 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 ...

Aug 24, 202022 min

Thoughtful Thursdays: What does it mean to actually support your people?

When employees feel unsupported, they're often wrong. But that doesn't matter when it comes to their engagement. On this week's #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Chris discusses how leaders can make sure their employees always feel supported, even if the answer sometimes need to be 'no.' 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 #HackingYour...

Aug 20, 20204 min

Ep 205: What are the constants we can anchor to long after COVID? Part 1 of 5

COVID-19 is changing the way we do so many things. Things we were accustomed to for years or even decades are going away, never to return. But not everything. For the next five episodes we'll discuss the things that you should get good at because COVID isn't going to kill 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 Leadersh...

Aug 17, 202018 min

Thoughtful Thursdays: How do you explain what made you a leader?

Have you ever considered how you explain your leadership origin story? On this week's #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Lorenzo references an article on Harvard Business Review that makes you consider how you explain how you became a leader and what that means today. What's Your Leadership Origin Story article 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 #...

Aug 13, 20202 min

Guest Interview: Peter Kozodoy - Author, Inc. 5000 Entrepreneur and TEDx Speaker

Peter Kozodoy - Author, Inc. 5000 Entrepreneur and TEDx Speaker Peter's Amazon #1 Bestselling New Book: https://www.amazon.com/Honest-Greatness-Greatest-Leaders-Honesty/ #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 ....

Aug 12, 202048 min

Ep 204: Is your apprehension of a post-pandemic world preventing you from leading in the way your people need?

Some of the things we used to do will never return. Is your hope that they will return stopping you from figuring out how to lead in the new world? #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/hack...

Aug 10, 202021 min

Thoughtful Thursdays:Are you promoting autonomy within your team?

The way employees are motivated has changed over the years. On this week's #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Chris discusses why increasing a feeling of autonomy can help a team find motivation to perform. 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@starken...

Aug 06, 20203 min

Leadership Roundtable: Dan Cockerell

Welcome to the Hacking Your Leadership - Leadership Roundtable. On this episode, Lorenzo sits down with former-VP of Walt Disney Company, Dan Cockerell to discuss building great culture. Dan's Website 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@starkeng...

Aug 05, 202026 min

Ep 203: Can you change your employees' behavior without even telling them you want to see a change?

Sometimes just telling employees to do something different can lead to quiet disengagement and stubbornness. But what if you could make those changes happen without ever telling your people they need to change their behavior? #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 ...

Aug 03, 202021 min
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