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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: Can leadership be perfected?

Since we all agree that a person can become a better leader, does that mean a person can become a perfect leader? On this week's Thoughtful Thursday, we discuss the tendency of people to believe they can "arrive." 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...

Mar 31, 202213 min

Ep 283: Exploring 8 Different Theories of Leadership (Part 7 of 8)

Exploring different theories of leadership as written about on Monday.com. Link to article: https://monday.com/blog/project-management/leadership-theories/ Link to graphic image: https://i.imgur.com/6TW4RcJ.png Send us a message on Community! (213) 444-5381 https://link.chtbl.com/workcheck?sid=podcast.hackingyourleadership #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo #BeABetterLeader YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/HackingYourLeadershipPodcast/featured Patreon Account...

Mar 28, 202222 min

Thoughtful Thursdays: Do you monitor your work-from-home employees?

If you've never been in a work-from-home environment before, monitoring probably hasn't been part of your work life and it can feel inherently bad to have this start. On this week's Thoughtful Thursday, we discuss how leaders can make this transition better for the experience and engagement of employees. 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 #Le...

Mar 24, 202212 min

Ep 282: Exploring 8 Different Theories of Leadership (Part 6 of 8)

Exploring different theories of leadership as written about on Monday.com. Link to article: https://monday.com/blog/project-management/leadership-theories/ Link to graphic image: https://i1.wp.com/www.business-to-you.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Fiedler-Contingency-Model-of-Leadership.png Send us a message on Community! (213) 444-5381 https://link.chtbl.com/workcheck?sid=podcast.hackingyourleadership #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo #BeABetterLeader YouTube Channel...

Mar 21, 202219 min

Thoughtful Thursdays: Fairness vs equity

Do you treat all your employees the same? Do you feel comfortable accommodating an employee without accommodating everyone else? On this week's Thoughtful Thursday, we discuss why it might be uncomfortable to lead with decisiveness and courage in these instances. 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 #StarkEnga...

Mar 17, 202214 min

Ep 281: Exploring 8 Different Theories of Leadership (Part 5 of 8)

Exploring different theories of leadership as written about on Monday.com. Link to article: https://monday.com/blog/project-management/leadership-theories/ Send us a message on Community! (213) 444-5381 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 #...

Mar 14, 202220 min

Thoughtful Thursdays: Are you spending your time together as a leadership team wisely?

How many meetings have YOU attended in the last year that could have just as easily been emails instead? On this week's Thoughtful Thursday, we discuss the importance of being purposeful in how you schedule time for your leadership team. 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 #LifeOfLo...

Mar 10, 202213 min

Ep 280: Exploring 8 Different Theories of Leadership (Part 4 of 8)

Exploring different theories of leadership as written about on Monday.com. Link to article: https://monday.com/blog/project-management/leadership-theories/ Send us a message on Community! (213) 444-5381 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 #...

Mar 07, 202220 min

Thoughtful Thursdays: The importance of off-site meetings.

Off-site meetings are on the rise now that more people are working from home. On this week's Thoughtful Thursday, we discuss how impactful these meetings can be even if you're back to working from an office environment. 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...

Mar 03, 202210 min

Ep 279: Exploring 8 Different Theories of Leadership (Part 3 of 8)

Exploring different theories of leadership as written about on Monday.com. Link to article: https://monday.com/blog/project-management/leadership-theories/ Send us a message on Community! (213) 444-5381 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 #...

Feb 28, 202221 min

Thoughtful Thursdays: We're all employee-centric now.

The "Great Resignation" is leading thousands of organizations to pull out all the stops when it comes to retaining talent. On this week's Thoughtful Thursday, we discuss how it's possible to swing the pendulum too far in the other direction. 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...

Feb 24, 202214 min

Ep 278: Exploring 8 Different Theories of Leadership (Part 2 of 8)

Exploring different theories of leadership as written about on Monday.com. Link to article: https://monday.com/blog/project-management/leadership-theories/ Send us a message on Community! (213) 444-5381 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 #...

Feb 21, 202220 min

Thoughtful Thursdays: Follow-up to last Monday's episode on having a common enemy.

After last Monday's episode on having a common enemy, more than a dozen of you reached out wanting Lorenzo to finish the question he started on when HE was common enemy on his team. 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 ...

Feb 17, 202212 min

Ep 277: Exploring 8 Different Theories of Leadership (Part 1 of 8)

Exploring different theories of leadership as written about on Monday.com. Link to article: https://monday.com/blog/project-management/leadership-theories/ Send us a message on Community! (213) 444-5381 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 #...

Feb 14, 202222 min

Thoughtful Thursdays: No more showers?

A new trend on social media is touting all the time saved by forgoing the personal hygiene rituals we used to participate in when we all went to offices. On this week's Thoughtful Thursday, we discuss the positive and negative implications of this. 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 #StarkEngagementConsultin...

Feb 10, 202211 min

Ep 276: Is there a common enemy among your leadership team?

We have things we're naturally good at as well as thing s we aren't. But if the same person on the leadership team is always being chosen based on their personality traits, there might be a problem. Send us a message on Community! (213) 444-5381 https://link.chtbl.com/workcheck?sid=podcast.hackingyourleadership #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo #BeABetterLeader YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/HackingYourLeadershipPodcast/featured Patreon Account: https://ww...

Feb 07, 202221 min

Thoughtful Thursdays: Is salary transparency a good thing?

New York City is mandating transparency on the salary range of any open position. On this week's Thoughtful Thursday, we discuss the positive and negative implications of this. 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 sup...

Feb 03, 202211 min

Ep 275: Do you have healthy boundaries at work?

The pandemic has blurred the lines between work and personal life more than any previous event. But not all employees are happy with their perception of the boundaries that exist. Send us a message on Community! (213) 444-5381 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?...

Jan 31, 202220 min

Thoughtful Thursdays: Engagement on Monday's 'Toxic Culture' Episode

We got a lot of great engagement from Monday's episode on toxic culture and wanted to share some thoughts. 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.spreaker.com/podcast/hacking-your-...

Jan 27, 202211 min

Ep 274: Is toxic culture driving the 'great resignation?'

According to a pretty robust study, the #1 reason people are leaving jobs is because of a toxic culture. But what is that? And what is the responsibility of leaders to lend context? Send us a message on Community! (213) 444-5381 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/use...

Jan 24, 202220 min

Two Minute Tip with Amer Kaissi

Today’s Two-Minute tip is brought to you by Amer Kaissi. Amer is a Speaker, Executive Coach, Author, and Professor. Amer just published his book Humbitious: The Power of Low-Ego, High-Drive Leadership. In this Two-Minute Tip, Amer shares his thoughts on being humble and ambitious to be a highly effective leader. Find more great content from Amer on LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/in/amer-kaissi-ph-d-38258919/ https://www.amazon.com/Humbitious-Power-Low-Ego-High-Drive-Leadership/dp/177458073X/...

Jan 21, 20223 min

Thoughtful Thursdays: Sometimes it's ok to waste time.

Whether it's social media apps, games, tv shows, or something else, many people have a guilty pleasure or two they use to just shut their brains down for a bit. On this week's #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, we discuss why this is ok and why it might even be necessary for high-performing leaders. 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 #...

Jan 20, 202212 min

Ep 273: Is there really a labor shortage?

Many retail stores, restaurants, and other service industry employers can't seem to find enough employees. Yet jobs outside those industries appear to have dozens or even hundreds of applicants for every open position. Why? Send us a message on Community! (213) 444-5381 https://link.chtbl.com/workcheck?sid=podcast.hackingyourleadership #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo #BeABetterLeader YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/HackingYourLeadershipPodcast/featured Pa...

Jan 17, 202221 min

Special Guest Show: Anna Liebel - Finding Joy

Anna Liebel - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-liebel/ Anna's Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/genius-leadership-overcoming-everything-podcast/id1546885895 #BeABetterLeader #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hacking-your-leadership-podcast--4805674/support ....

Jan 13, 202222 min

Thoughtful Thursdays: The importance of trust versus performance.

Most people believe trust is more important than performance. Yes we have an infinite number of ways for measuring performance and very few (if any) good ways of measuring trust. On this week's #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, we discuss how leaders can be intentional in validating the things that truly matter. 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...

Jan 13, 202212 min

Ep 272: Does your onboarding process need work?

One of the primary reasons people leave jobs during the first year is because their onboarding process left the new employee feeling unsupported and unexcited about the future. Send us a message on Community! (213) 444-5381 The first 10 people will get a link to download Lorenzo's book "Vision, Clarity, Support" for free. https://link.chtbl.com/workcheck?sid=podcast.hackingyourleadership #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo #BeABetterLeader YouTube Channel: https://www.y...

Jan 10, 202220 min

Thoughtful Thursdays: Are you optimizing things that shouldn't even exist?

Do you ever find yourself trying to figure out the best way to accomplish something while simultaneously thinking to yourself this shouldn't even be done in the first place? On this week's #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, we discuss some advice from Elon Musk. 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 #StarkEngagement...

Jan 06, 202212 min

The Best of HYL: Ep 192 - Are you sacrificing results in the name of teamwork?

Revisiting one of our most-downloaded episodes, as we begin the new year. Link to HBR Article: https://hbr.org/2020/05/dont-let-teamwork-get-in-the-way-of-agility https://link.chtbl.com/workcheck?sid=podcast.hackingyourleadership #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo #BeABetterLeader Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hacking-your-leadership-podcast--4805674/support ....

Jan 03, 202219 min

Holiday Series: Leadership Interview Questions Part 11 of 11

Over the last 10 episodes, we covered some effective questions you might be able to use in determining who the right candidates are for leadership roles. On this episode, Lorenzo ties it all together so you’ll hopefully be better prepared to make these hiring and promotion decisions. We hope you had a wonderful holiday season and we look forward to engaging with you all in 2022! Send us a message on Community! (213) 444-5381 The first 10 people will get a link to download Lorenzo's book "Vision,...

Dec 30, 202110 min

Holiday Series: Leadership Interview Questions Part 10 of 11

Many people are in leadership roles who have no business being there. But somehow they got there. If you're hiring for a leadership position do you what questions to ask that would give you the best shot at predicting success? For 11 episodes we'll explore different questions you can ask your leadership candidates. Send us a message on Community! (213) 444-5381 The first 10 people will get a link to download Lorenzo's book "Vision, Clarity, Support" for free. https://link.chtbl.com/workcheck?sid...

Dec 27, 202112 min
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