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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

Ep 305: Can you have both confidence *and* humility?

Having both confidence and humility, AND being able to over-index on one or the other depending on the situation is a skill. 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 #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEng...

Aug 29, 202219 min

"Best Of" Saturday Series - Original Air Date: June 18, 2018

Ep 82: What kind of leadership does a high-performance team need from you? New listeners often ask us where they should start or if there are specific episodes we recommend. This "Best Of" Saturday Series answers those questions with popular episodes from the last five years. 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 Link to Lorenzo's graphic novel ...

Aug 27, 202225 min

Thoughtful Thursdays: Are your employees doing the right jobs?

If your employees enjoy their jobs, it's much more likely they'll do that job well. On this week's Thoughtful Thursday, we discuss what leaders can do to make sure their people are cast in the right roles. 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@sta...

Aug 25, 202210 min

Ep 304: Holding people accountable.

Companies are always trying to find the right ways to hold people accountable. Objective or subjective? Individual performance or team performance? How do you ensure the right mix? 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...

Aug 22, 202221 min

"Best Of" Saturday Series - Original Air Date: June 14, 2018

Ep 81: What is a psychologically safe work environment? New listeners often ask us where they should start or if there are specific episodes we recommend. This "Best Of" Saturday Series answers those questions with popular episodes from the last five years. 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 Link to Lorenzo's graphic novel "CHRYME" on Kicksta...

Aug 20, 202226 min

Thoughtful Thursdays: Is salary transparency a good thing?

Elected leaders are passing more laws every day in an effort to increase salary transparency. On this week's Thoughtful Thursday, we discuss how leaders can preemptively do right by their people and their job applicants. 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@lifeofloz...

Aug 18, 202215 min

Ep 303: Increasing your influence when leading remotely.

Remote work (and, therefore, remote leading) is here to stay. If you're a leader, can you raise your level of influence and effectiveness on a remote team? Link to article by Stacey Hanke: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2022/08/12/four-ways-to-grow-your-influence-with-remote-employees/ Send us a message on Community! (213) 444-5381 https://link.chtbl.com/workcheck?sid=podcast.hackingyourleadership #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo #BeABetterLeader Y...

Aug 15, 202220 min

"Best Of" Saturday Series - Original Air Date: May 31, 2018

Ep 77: Are there taboo topics at work? New listeners often ask us where they should start or if there are specific episodes we recommend. This "Best Of" Saturday Series answers those questions with popular episodes from the last five years. 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 Link to Lorenzo's graphic novel "CHRYME" on Kickstarter: https://www...

Aug 13, 202225 min

Thoughtful Thursdays: Leaders need breaks too.

Many leaders think they can focus on the work at hand forever without taking care of themselves. On this week's Thoughtful Thursday, we discuss why the quality of work can't possibly continue unless some time is taken to rest. 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@lif...

Aug 11, 202211 min

Ep 302: Can a person actually learn to be more empathetic?

We can learn lots of things. Empathy is clearly an important leadership skill, so can we learn that too? 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 #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #L...

Aug 08, 202222 min

"Best Of" Saturday Series - Original Air Date: May 28, 2018

Ep 76: Chameleon Leaders - How to spot them and how to avoid being one. New listeners often ask us where they should start or if there are specific episodes we recommend. This "Best Of" Saturday Series answers those questions with popular episodes from the last five years. 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 Link to Lorenzo's graphic novel "CH...

Aug 06, 202223 min

Thoughtful Thursdays: Yep, sometimes employees call out sick.

Turnover is on the rise in the retail and service industries. And that means people are more likely to find reasons to not come to work too. On this week's Thoughtful Thursday, Chris discusses how leaders should--and shouldn't--be responding in these situations. 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 #StarkEngag...

Aug 04, 20226 min

Ep 301: Thank You for 5 Years of Hacking Your Leadership!

Thank you for FIVE YEARS of support and listenership! 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 #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo lozo@lifeoflozo.com chris@starkengagement...

Aug 01, 202220 min

Thoughtful Thursdays: Should you bring a résumé to a prospective employer in person?

Moving the application and hiring process online has left many applicants feeling stuck. On this week's Thoughtful Thursday, we discuss why some have resorted to old-fashioned ways of getting noticed. 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@starkeng...

Jul 28, 202213 min

Ep 300: Why has the hiring process gotten so long?

The hiring process nowadays can include 6-8 separate interviews. Are we really discovering things about candidates in interview #7 that we couldn't find out in interview #3? 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=2217...

Jul 25, 202220 min

"Best Of" Saturday Series - Original Air Date: May 21, 2018

Ep 74: Do you know the difference between essential employees and indispensable employees? New listeners often ask us where they should start or if there are specific episodes we recommend. This "Best Of" Saturday Series answers those questions with popular episodes from the last five years. 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 Link to Lorenzo'...

Jul 23, 202221 min

Thoughtful Thursdays: Employees are leaving. What is your responsibility?

Employee turnover is on the rise and many of the reasons for which people are leaving companies are not within the scope of control of many managers. On this week's Thoughtful Thursday, we discuss the things that ARE within our control and how to impact these decisions. 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 #St...

Jul 21, 202213 min

Ep 299: Re-Engaging Dissatisfied Employees - Part 2 of 2

Discussing an article from Harvard Business Review on re-engaging dissatisfied employees. Link to article: https://hbr.org/2022/05/how-to-re-engage-a-dissatisfied-employee 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=221741...

Jul 18, 202220 min

"Best Of" Saturday Series - Original Air Date: April 19, 2018

Ep 65: Tough conversations strengthen relationships when done right. New listeners often ask us where they should start or if there are specific episodes we recommend. This "Best Of" Saturday Series answers those questions with popular episodes from the last five years. 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 Link to Lorenzo's graphic novel "CHRYM...

Jul 16, 202225 min

Thoughtful Thursdays: Can you have too much empathy?

Empathy has become an incredibly important skill for leaders to have. On this week's Thoughtful Thursday, we discuss whether it's possible to have too much. 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 https://link.chtbl.com/workcheck...

Jul 14, 202210 min

Ep 298: Re-Engaging Dissatisfied Employees - Part 1 of 2

Discussing an article from Harvard Business Review on re-engaging dissatisfied employees. Link to article: https://hbr.org/2022/05/how-to-re-engage-a-dissatisfied-employee 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=221741...

Jul 11, 202229 min

"Best Of" Saturday Series - Original Air Date: April 5, 2018

Ep 61: Great leaders have employees who enjoy their actual work, not just the work that could be. New listeners often ask us where they should start or if there are specific episodes we recommend. This "Best Of" Saturday Series answers those questions with popular episodes from the last five years. 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 Link to L...

Jul 09, 202222 min

Thoughtful Thursdays: Follow Up to Part 5 of 5 - Leaders of Leaders Series

Leading individual contributors is vastly different than leading other leaders. On this week's Thoughtful Thursday, we discuss Part 5 of 5 in our Leaders of Leaders Series. 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 https://link.cht...

Jul 07, 202213 min

Ep 297: Leaders of Leaders - Do you give them S.P.A.C.E? Part 5 of 5

Leading individual contributors is vastly different than leading other leaders. Over the next five episodes, we'll break down our S.P.A.C.E. acronym and discuss some of the major differences. Send us a message on Community! (213) 444-5381 #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo #BeABetterLeader YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/HackingYourLeadershipPodcast/featured Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 #Leadership #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEng...

Jul 04, 202221 min

Thoughtful Thursdays: Follow Up to Part 4 of 5 - Leaders of Leaders Series

Leading individual contributors is vastly different than leading other leaders. On this week's Thoughtful Thursday, we discuss Part 4 of 5 in our Leaders of Leaders Series. 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 https://link.cht...

Jun 30, 202211 min

Ep 296: Leaders of Leaders - Do you give them S.P.A.C.E? Part 4 of 5

Leading individual contributors is vastly different than leading other leaders. Over the next five episodes, we'll break down our S.P.A.C.E. acronym and discuss some of the major differences. Send us a message on Community! (213) 444-5381 #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo #BeABetterLeader YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/HackingYourLeadershipPodcast/featured Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 #Leadership #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEng...

Jun 27, 202220 min

Thoughtful Thursdays: Follow Up to Part 3 of 5 - Leaders of Leaders Series

Leading individual contributors is vastly different than leading other leaders. On this week's Thoughtful Thursday, we discuss Part 3 of 5 in our Leaders of Leaders Series. 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 https://link.cht...

Jun 23, 202213 min

Ep 295: Leaders of Leaders - Do you give them S.P.A.C.E? Part 3 of 5

Leading individual contributors is vastly different than leading other leaders. Over the next five episodes, we'll break down our S.P.A.C.E. acronym and discuss some of the major differences. Send us a message on Community! (213) 444-5381 #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo #BeABetterLeader YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/HackingYourLeadershipPodcast/featured Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 #Leadership #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEng...

Jun 20, 202219 min

"Best Of" Saturday Series - Original Air Date: March 26, 2018

Ep 58: Stop caring about who gets credit for things. New listeners often ask us where they should start or if there are specific episodes we recommend. This "Best Of" Saturday Series answers those questions with popular episodes from the last five years. 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 Link to Lorenzo's graphic novel "CHRYME" on Kickstarte...

Jun 18, 202222 min

Thoughtful Thursdays: Follow Up to Part 2 of 5 - Leaders of Leaders Series

Leading individual contributors is vastly different than leading other leaders. On this week's Thoughtful Thursday, we discuss Part 2 of 5 in our Leaders of Leaders Series. 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 https://link.cht...

Jun 16, 202211 min
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