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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: What does it mean to be a 'messy' leader?

Are you a messy leader? On this week's #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Chris talks about the importance of embracing this in 2021. Entrepreneur Article by Jerry Connor: https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/368187 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/HackingYourLeadershipPodcast/featured Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 #Leadership #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo lozo@lifeoflozo.com chris@starkengagement.com Become a supporter of this podc...

Apr 22, 20213 min

Ep 240: Learning to Learn Part 4 of 4

Discussing Erika Andersen's article "Learning to Learn" from Harvard Business Review. Link to article: https://hbr.org/2016/03/learning-to-learn #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo #BeABetterLeader YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/HackingYourLeadershipPodcast/featured Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 #Leadership #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo lozo@lifeoflozo.com chris@starkengagement.com Become a supporter...

Apr 19, 202121 min

Thoughtful Thursdays: Why you think you're right - even when you are wrong.

Do you defend your ideas or are you curious when others question them? On this week's #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Lorenzo shares his thoughts on a TedTalk shared by Patron Julie Diaz. Video Link: http://t.ted.com/2ary037 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/HackingYourLeadershipPodcast/featured Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 #Leadership #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo lozo@lifeoflozo.com chris@starkengagement.com Become a supporter ...

Apr 15, 20212 min

Guest Interview: Heather R. Younger - Best-Selling Author & Speaker

Heather R. Younger - Best-Selling Author & Speaker Buy Heather's Book here: http://theartofcaringleadership.com/ #BeABetterLeader #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hacking-your-leadership-podcast--4805674/support ....

Apr 14, 202138 min

Ep 239: Learning to Learn Part 3 of 4

Discussing Erika Andersen's article "Learning to Learn" from Harvard Business Review. Link to article: https://hbr.org/2016/03/learning-to-learn #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo #BeABetterLeader YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/HackingYourLeadershipPodcast/featured Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 #Leadership #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo lozo@lifeoflozo.com chris@starkengagement.com Become a supporter...

Apr 12, 202120 min

Thoughtful Thursdays: Learn the six habits of the most successful people in history.

Do you have interest in learning about successful habits? On this week's #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Lorenzo shares information on a free Linkedin Learning training. Training Link: https://www.linkedin.com/learning/the-six-morning-habits-of-high-performers/six-practices-to-get-back-on-track YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/HackingYourLeadershipPodcast/featured Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 #Leadership #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeO...

Apr 08, 20212 min

Ep 238: Learning to Learn Part 2 of 4

Discussing Erika Andersen's article "Learning to Learn" from Harvard Business Review. Link to article: https://hbr.org/2016/03/learning-to-learn #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo #BeABetterLeader YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/HackingYourLeadershipPodcast/featured Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 #Leadership #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo lozo@lifeoflozo.com chris@starkengagement.com Become a supporter...

Apr 05, 202121 min

Two-Minute Tip with Thomas Heppner

Hacking Your Leadership Podcast Two-Minute Tip with Thomas Heppner Thomas shares a leadership tip about how to properly deliver constructive criticism. Find more from Thomas here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-heppner-061a60126/ #leadership #podcast #linkedin #hr #culture #hackingyourleadership Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hacking-your-leadership-podcast--4805674/support ....

Apr 02, 20212 min

Thoughtful Thursdays: Psychological Safety vs Performance Accountability

Are you really great at holding people accountable? What about creating a psychologically safe environment for your team? On this week's #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Chris discusses why most leaders tend to be better at one of those than the other. YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/HackingYourLeadershipPodcast/featured Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 #Leadership #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo lozo@lifeoflozo.com chris@starkengagem...

Apr 01, 20214 min

Ep 237: Learning to Learn Part 1 of 4

Discussing Erika Andersen's article "Learning to Learn" from Harvard Business Review. Link to article: https://hbr.org/2016/03/learning-to-learn #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo #BeABetterLeader YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/HackingYourLeadershipPodcast/featured Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 #Leadership #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo lozo@lifeoflozo.com chris@starkengagement.com Become a supporter...

Mar 29, 202123 min

Thoughtful Thursdays: The importance of your time.

Do you understand how important your time really is? On this week's #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Chris shares his thoughts on video he saw on LinkedIn.. YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/HackingYourLeadershipPodcast/featured Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 #Leadership #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo lozo@lifeoflozo.com chris@starkengagement.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hacking-your-leader...

Mar 25, 20214 min

Ep 236: How do you eliminate bias in your hiring process?

So you're trying to increase diversity on your team but it isn't working. Are you addressing biases that can sometimes be baked into your system? #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo #BeABetterLeader YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/HackingYourLeadershipPodcast/featured Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 #Leadership #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo lozo@lifeoflozo.com chris@starkengagement.com Become a supporte...

Mar 22, 202121 min

Two-Minute Tip with Vandy Densmore

Hacking Your Leadership Podcast Two-Minute Tip with Vandy Densmore Vandy shares a leadership tip about culture and employee engagement. Find more from Vandy here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vdensmore/ #leadership #podcast #linkedin #hr #culture #hackingyourleadership Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hacking-your-leadership-podcast--4805674/support ....

Mar 19, 20213 min

Thoughtful Thursdays: 3 leadership traits we need in 2021.

What are leadership traits needed in 2021? On this week's #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Lorenzo shares his thoughts on an article he read on fast company. Read the article here: https://www.fastcompany.com/90610607/3-leadership-traits-we-desperately-need-in-2021 #Leadership #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo lozo@lifeoflozo.com chris@starkengagement.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hacking-your-leadership-podcast--4805674/support...

Mar 18, 20212 min

Ep 235: How do you start to increase the level of diversity on a team with none?

On many teams with little to no diversity, it might even seem like there aren't any problems being caused by it. How do you recognize the issue? More importantly, what steps can you take to address it? #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo #BeABetterLeader YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/HackingYourLeadershipPodcast/featured Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 #Leadership #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo lozo@li...

Mar 15, 202121 min

Thoughtful Thursdays: Are you a stable leader?

What does it mean to be a stable leader? On this week's #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Chris shares his thoughts on an often-overlooked quality of good leaders, and how they impact those around them. #Leadership #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo lozo@lifeoflozo.com chris@starkengagement.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hacking-your-leadership-podcast--4805674/support ....

Mar 11, 20213 min

Guest Interview: Doug Conant - Author & Former CEO, Campbell Soup Company

Doug Conant - Author & Former CEO, Campbell Soup Company Doug's Website: https://conantleadership.com/ #BeABetterLeader #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hacking-your-leadership-podcast--4805674/support ....

Mar 10, 202132 min

Ep 234: Is it possible to have great culture AND high performance?

Is it possible to have great culture AND high performance? #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo #BeABetterLeader YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/HackingYourLeadershipPodcast/featured Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 #Leadership #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo lozo@lifeoflozo.com chris@starkengagement.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hacking-your-leadership-podcast--48...

Mar 08, 202123 min

Thoughtful Thursdays: The rule of 10,000 hours.

On this Thoughtful Thursday episode, Lorenzo shares his thoughts on Malcolm Gladwell's 10,000 hour theory. #leadership #podcast #hackingyourleadership Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hacking-your-leadership-podcast--4805674/support .

Mar 04, 20212 min

Special Announcement: Spreaker Prime Partnership

**SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT** We are excited to share that Hacking Your Leadership is now a Spreaker Prime Podcast! chris@starkengagement.com lozo@lifeoflozo.com Text us! (213) 444-5381 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hacking-your-leadership-podcast--4805674/support ....

Mar 03, 20213 min

Ep 233: Is it possible to have development equity on your team?

Is it possible to have development equity on your team? #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo #BeABetterLeader YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/HackingYourLeadershipPodcast/featured Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 #Leadership #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo lozo@lifeoflozo.com chris@starkengagement.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hacking-your-leadership-podcast--48056...

Mar 01, 202124 min

Thoughtful Thursdays: Are you listening enough?

Some leaders are quick to inject their opinion rather than waiting for others to speak first. On this week's #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Chris shares his thoughts about why people do this, and what can be gained by changing this approach. Please consider becoming a Patron! HYL Patreon Subscribe to our YouTube channel! HYL YouTube 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 ...

Feb 25, 20213 min

Guest Interview: Matthew Confer - TEDx Speaker and VP of Strategy & Business Development at Abilitie

Matthew Confer - TEDx Speaker and VP of Strategy & Business Development at Abilitie Matthew's TEDx: https://www.ted.com/talks/matthew_confer_before_you_decide_3_steps_to_better_decision_making Matthew's Company, Abilitie: https://www.abilitie.com/about/ #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 podc...

Feb 24, 202144 min

Ep 232: How do you empower your people without losing control?

Is it possible to empower your people without allowing them to take things too far? #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo #BeABetterLeader Check out our suggested Leadership Books and Podcast Gear: HYL Suggestions YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/HackingYourLeadershipPodcast/featured Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 Buy Lorenzo's leadership book here: Vision, Clarity, Support: A Leadership Crash Course on the 3 Pillars of Success #Leaders...

Feb 22, 202120 min

Thoughtful Thursdays: Are you encouraging healthy habits for your employees?

Are you encouraging healthy habits for your employees? On this week's #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Lorenzo shares an article by Goldie Chan that gives some great advice for leaders. Click here for article Goldie Chan LinkedIn Please consider becoming a Patron! HYL Patreon Subscribe to our YouTube channel! HYL YouTube 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 ...

Feb 18, 20211 min

Ep 231: Lessons from Robinhood on leadership and transparency.

As a leader of people, there are times you'll have to deliver information to your people. How important is transparency in these moments? #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo #BeABetterLeader Check out our suggested Leadership Books and Podcast Gear: HYL Suggestions YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/HackingYourLeadershipPodcast/featured Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 Buy Lorenzo's leadership book here: Vision, Clarity, Support: A Leader...

Feb 15, 202121 min

Thoughtful Thursdays: Sometimes you just need to laugh at yourself.

Have you ever done something unintentionally silly? On this week's #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Lorenzo shares his thoughts about learning to laugh at yourself when you make the inevitable mistake or wrong call. Please consider becoming a Patron! HYL Patreon Subscribe to our YouTube channel! HYL YouTube 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 #Le...

Feb 11, 20211 min

Guest Interview: Brett Cooper - Best Selling Author and Leadership Consultant

Brett Cooper - Best Selling Author and Leadership Consultant Visit Brett's site and take the DISC-EQ assessment for free (Use Access Code "Hacking"): https://solvingthepeopleproblem.com/disc-eq/ To listen to the entire interview, visit our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 #BeABetterLeader #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo Hacking Your Leadership Website Hacking Your Leadership Instagram Leadership Memes Twitter Stark Engagement Consulting Life Of Lozo ...

Feb 10, 202121 min

Ep 230: Should you ever hire an employee who left and wants to come back?

Is it ever appropriate to allow a former employee to come back? Do you have the right conversations with people around these matters? #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo #BeABetterLeader Check out our suggested Leadership Books and Podcast Gear: HYL Suggestions YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/HackingYourLeadershipPodcast/featured Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 Buy Lorenzo's leadership book here: Vision, Clarity, Support: A Leadership...

Feb 08, 202122 min

Thoughtful Thursdays: Are your employees feeling overwhelmed?

Have you noticed your people feeling more overwhelmed with the work they believe they need to do? On this week's #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Chris shares his thoughts about something he was reminded of by a new employee. Please consider becoming a Patron! HYL Patreon Subscribe to our YouTube channel! HYL YouTube 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 S...

Feb 04, 20214 min
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