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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: Coffee...and other things we do out of habit.

Do you drink coffee? What about on the days you don't actually NEED it? On this week's #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, we discuss some of the habits people do and how a departure from them has a ripple effect. https://link.chtbl.com/workcheck?sid=podcast.hackingyourleadership Text us your leadership questions! +1(213)444-5381 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/HackingYourLeadershipPodcast/featured Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 #Leadership #HackingYourLeadership #...

Oct 07, 202110 min

Ep 264: Big Leadership Mistakes

Some mistakes are easy to recover from. Others, not as much. It's important you know how to avoid the big ones whenever you can. https://link.chtbl.com/workcheck?sid=podcast.hackingyourleadership #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@lifeoflo...

Oct 04, 202118 min

Two Minute Tip with Sumit Gupta

Today’s Two-Minute tip is brought to you by Sumit Gupta. Sumit is the Founder and Leadership Coach at DeployYourself.com. Sumit provides some great insight and advice on being an introvert and how to handle tough conversations. Find more great content from Sumit on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sumit4all/ #leadership #podcast #linkedin #hr #culture #hackingyourleadership qxknccid Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hacking-your-leadership-podcast--4805674...

Oct 01, 20214 min

Thoughtful Thursdays: Is your boss spying on you when you work from home?

According to the Washington Post, more than 60% of companies use software on the computers of work-from-home employees to monitor what they do. On this week's #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, we discuss what you should be doing as a leader if your company is one of them. https://link.chtbl.com/workcheck?sid=podcast.hackingyourleadership Text us your leadership questions! +1(213)444-5381 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/HackingYourLeadershipPodcast/featured Patreon Account: https://www.pat...

Sep 30, 202111 min

Ep 263: The world is smaller than you think.

We've all wanted to make sure a terrible boss knows how we feel about them as we're leaving a job for the last time. But how we exit can impact our future a lot more than we may think. https://link.chtbl.com/workcheck?sid=podcast.hackingyourleadership #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo #BeABetterLeader YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/HackingYourLeadershipPodcast/featured Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 #Leadership #HackingYourLeaders...

Sep 27, 202119 min

Thoughtful Thursdays: Adult tantrums are on the rise.

Whether on video or in person, we've all witnessed at least one adult tantrum in the last year. On this week's #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, we discuss why these are on the rise and how leaders should react to them. Text us your leadership questions! +1(213)444-5381 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 c...

Sep 23, 202111 min

Ep 262: Is it possible to make accommodations without playing favorites?

How do you meet an employee where they are without other employees interpreting those actions as you playing favorites? #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:/...

Sep 20, 202123 min

Thoughtful Thursdays: Do you use "i" and "we" appropriately?

"I" implies ownership and "we" shares the credit. But do you choose the right one when speaking to your coworkers and your people? On this week's #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, we discuss the importance of getting these decisions right. Text us your leadership questions! +1(213)444-5381 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/HackingYourLeadershipPodcast/featured Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 #Leadership #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo l...

Sep 16, 202112 min

Ep 261: Having a hard time filling job openings?

With more than 10,000,000 job openings across America, you aren't only person having a hard time staffing. But there are ways to set yourself and your open positions apart from others. #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 chri...

Sep 13, 202123 min

Thoughtful Thursdays: Data vs relationships in hiring and promoting decisions.

Hiring and promoting decisions are influenced by both data and relationships. A mix of objectivity and subjectivity. On this week's #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, we discuss the importance of getting the right mix of the two. Text us your leadership questions! +1(213)444-5381 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/HackingYourLeadershipPodcast/featured Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 #Leadership #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo lozo@lifeofl...

Sep 09, 202113 min

Guest Interview: Johnny C. Taylor Jr. - President & CEO, SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management)

Johnny C. Taylor Jr. - President & CEO, SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) Buy Johnny's Book here: https://www.amazon.com/Reset-Leaders-Guide-Work-Upheaval/dp/1541700430/ Read Johnny's USA Today column here: https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/columnist/2021/09/07/can-working-home-full-time-stunt-your-career-growth-ask-hr/5745775001/ #BeABetterLeader #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/h...

Sep 08, 202152 min

Ep 260: Training and teaching so your people actually retain the knowledge.

Why is it easier to retain some things you're taught but not others? Are you giving your people the right things to ensure your training is retained? #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 supp...

Sep 06, 202122 min

Thoughtful Thursdays: Prioritizing the mental health of your employees.

Companies have been going to greater lengths to show that they care about the mental health of their employees. On this week's #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, we discuss why some of these efforts are successful while others seem not to be. Text us your leadership questions! +1(213)444-5381 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/HackingYourLeadershipPodcast/featured Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 #Leadership #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo...

Sep 02, 202111 min

Ep 259: Finding a job you love.

Do you truly love your job? Do you even know how to define that? #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo #BeABetterLeader LinkedIn article by Andrew Seaman: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-find-job-you-love-andrew-seaman/ 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...

Aug 30, 202123 min

Thoughtful Thursdays: How important is experience at the entry level?

It seems to be getting harder and harder to land an entry level job without a few years of experience. Which might be very frustrating and seem, in certain instances, impossible. On this week's #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, we discuss what successful leaders can do to find the right balance between experience and fit for the role. Text us your leadership questions! +1(213)444-5381 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/HackingYourLeadershipPodcast/featured Patreon Account: https://www.patreo...

Aug 26, 202112 min

Ep 258: The perks and benefits of today.

Are the benefits and perks offered by your organization enough to attract and retain today's talented, multi-generational workforce? #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo #BeABetterLeader LinkedIn article by Caroline Fairchild: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/want-hire-gen-z-caregiving-must-caroline-fairchild/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/HackingYourLeadershipPodcast/featured Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 #Leadership #HackingYourLea...

Aug 23, 202121 min

Thoughtful Thursdays: Should you be publicly recognizing your people on social media?

A growing trend on is leaders posting pictures and recognition of their people on their personal social media profiles. On this week's #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, we discuss how to do this the right way. Text us your leadership questions! +1(213)444-5381 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@stark...

Aug 19, 202111 min

Ep 257: Are internships worth it?

One of our listeners asked us if they should say yes to an unpaid internship at a company they like. Could this be a bad move? #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: ...

Aug 16, 202120 min

Thoughtful Thursdays: The idiot in the room.

We're big fans of Simon Sinek on the show. On this week's #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, we listen to a short Simon Sinek clip and discuss it. Text us your leadership questions! +1(213)444-5381 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.s...

Aug 12, 202115 min

Ep 256: Leadership Lessons from Ted Lasso

Ted Lasso was just nominated for 20 Emmys. It's a funny show for sure, but did you know it's a show about leadership? #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://w...

Aug 09, 202122 min

Thoughtful Thursdays: Is termination the only solution to toxic leadership?

We all know that one person who should have been fired years ago but they produce results or they're kind of scary to speak to so they remain in their role for a long, long time. On this week's #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, we discuss the potential solutions to this and whether or not they're likely to be effective. Text us your leadership questions! +1(213)444-5381 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/HackingYourLeadershipPodcast/featured Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22...

Aug 05, 202115 min

Ep 255: Consistency / 4 Year Anniversary

Today we start the 5th year of Hacking Your Leadership Podcast. No better time to talk about the importance of being consistent. French & Raven's 6 Bases of Power: https://i.imgur.com/SCF9Z8W.png #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@life...

Aug 02, 202123 min

Two-Minute Tip with Erin Hatzikostas

Hacking Your Leadership Podcast Two-Minute Tip with Erin Hatzikostas Today’s Two-Minute tip is brought to you by Erin Hatzikostas. Erin is a CEO, Bestselling Author, TEDx & Keynote Speaker, Podcast Host, and Coachsultant. Erin provides some great insight and advice on inspiring people to inspire other people. Find more great content from Erin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-hatzikostas/ #leadership #podcast #linkedin #hr #culture #hackingyourleadership Become a supporter of thi...

Jul 30, 20213 min

Thoughtful Thursdays: Too many check-ins?

How often is too often? Monthly? Weekly? Several times a day? On this week's #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, we discuss the temptation of leaders to over-schedule their "check-ins." Link to Article: https://www.forbes.com/sites/alainhunkins/2021/06/29/the-great-mistake-leaders-make-about-empathy-and-accountability/?sh=6707cd125344 Text us your leadership questions! +1(213)444-5381 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/HackingYourLeadershipPodcast/featured Patreon Account: https://www.patreon....

Jul 29, 202113 min

Ep 254: Where does your power as a leader originate?

More than sixty years ago, psychologists French and Raven developed a framework for identifying the origination of a leader's power. If you rely too heavily on one or two of these, you probably need to do some rebalancing. French & Raven's 6 Bases of Power: https://i.imgur.com/SCF9Z8W.png #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo #BeABetterLeader YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/HackingYourLeadershipPodcast/featured Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?...

Jul 26, 202120 min

Two-Minute Tip with Terry Weir

Hacking Your Leadership Podcast Two-Minute Tip with Terry Weir Today’s Two-Minute tip is brought to you by Terry Weir. Terry is a Senior Consultant | Recruitment Advisor | Talent Auditor | Team Workshop Facilitator | Certified Analyst in Workplace Behaviour, Aptitude, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership Potential & Team Performance. Terry provides some great insight and advice on gender diversity on senior leadership teams. Find more great content from Terry on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin....

Jul 23, 20212 min

Thoughtful Thursdays: Do your employees believe they're being asked to do things that aren't part of their job?

"I'm not paid for this." It's a common statement throughout the workforce. Is it true or is it just the grumblings of a disengaged employee? On this week's #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, we discuss how to tell the difference and why it matters. Text us your leadership questions! +1(213)444-5381 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/HackingYourLeadershipPodcast/featured Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 #Leadership #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #Life...

Jul 22, 20219 min

Ep 253: "To Be Honest..." Part 4 of 4

Ron Carucci's new book "To Be Honest: Lead with the Power of Truth, Justice and Purpose" discusses four factors that are crucial if you want your organization to embody a culture of honesty. We'll discuss these factors over four weeks. Also make sure to check out the interview with Ron from June 24th. #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo #BeABetterLeader YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/HackingYourLeadershipPodcast/featured Patreon Account: https://www.patreon....

Jul 19, 202120 min

This is Your Leadership featuring Thomas Ward

Lorenzo sits down with Thomas Ward, founder, and owner of Pig Floyd's BBQ. Visit: www.pigfloyds.com www.HackingYourLeadership.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hacking-your-leadership-podcast--4805674/support ....

Jul 16, 202117 min

Thoughtful Thursdays: Empathy vs Accountability

It's a balance we all struggle with. Does this person need more empathy from me or more accountability? On this week's #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, we discuss how these two very different elements of leadership are actually very much connected. Link to Article: https://www.forbes.com/sites/alainhunkins/2021/06/29/the-great-mistake-leaders-make-about-empathy-and-accountability/?sh=6707cd125344 Text us your leadership questions! +1(213)444-5381 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/HackingYo...

Jul 15, 202111 min
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