Hacking Your Leadership Podcast

Chris Stark and Lorenzo Flores•www.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

"Best Of" Saturday Series - Original Air Date: October 8, 2018

Ep 114: Managing and leading are equally important skill sets. 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 ...

Nov 19, 2022•22 min

Thoughtful Thursdays: Is shame a good thing or a bad thing?

On this week's Thoughtful Thursday, we discuss the differences between being shamed and feeling shame. 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?sid=podcast.hackingyourleadership Become a supporter ...

Nov 17, 2022•12 min

Ep 316: Being proactive to reduce burnout and turnover.

Do you avoid "the elephant in the room" by pretending your people aren't periodically on the lookout for something better? Link to article by Caroline Nyce: https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2022/11/employee-work-burnout-manager-prevention/672004/ 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/HackingY...

Nov 14, 2022•22 min

"Best Of" Saturday Series - Original Air Date: October 4, 2018

Ep 113: Failure is unavoidable. Talking about it makes it easier. ...usually. 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 nov...

Nov 12, 2022•23 min

Thoughtful Thursdays: Does your organization need a "Chief Remote Officer?"

On this week's Thoughtful Thursday, we discuss a new trendy role bring created at many companies. 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?sid=podcast.hackingyourleadership Become a supporter of th...

Nov 10, 2022•14 min

Ep 315: So your people want no office time, no meetings, and no scheduled interaction with each other whatsoever?

Is the future of work void of scheduled interactions? Discussing an article from Forbes Leadership. Link to article by Lisa Bodell: https://www.forbes.com/sites/lisabodell/2022/10/28/can-fewer-meetings-reverse-quiet-quitting-research-says-yes/ 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/HackingYourLeadershi...

Nov 07, 2022•24 min

Thoughtful Thursdays: Are fair and transparent the same thing?

On this week's Thoughtful Thursday, we discuss why just being fair in your process for promoting people isn't enough. 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?sid=podcast.hackingyourleadership Beco...

Nov 03, 2022•15 min

Ep 314: When called out on a mistake, just shut down the criticism, right?

Discussing a news story about an airline that doesn't like it when customers track their own luggage. 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 #Life...

Oct 31, 2022•19 min

Thoughtful Thursdays: Do middle managers have more stress than others?

On this week's Thoughtful Thursday, we discuss why middle managers may tend to have more job-related stress than entry-level employees and executives, and how to combat 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 https://link.cht...

Oct 27, 2022•14 min

Ep 313: Recap of Five Commitments Leaders Can Make in Difficult Times

Recapping and debriefing the series on the Forbes Leadership Article by Ken Gosnell. Link to article: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2022/09/02/five-commitments-leaders-can-make-in-difficult-times/ 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 A...

Oct 24, 2022•17 min

Thoughtful Thursdays: When you hear a leadership tip or theory, what do you do with that information?

We've all heard a podcast or read a book or watched a keynote and thought "wow, what they said really made sense!" On this week's Thoughtful Thursday, we discuss how leaders can actually do something with this information. 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...

Oct 20, 2022•12 min

Ep 312: Five Commitments Leaders Can Make in Difficult Times (Part 5 of 5)

Part 5 of 5. Discussing the Forbes Leadership Article by Ken Gosnell. Link to article: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2022/09/02/five-commitments-leaders-can-make-in-difficult-times/ 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:/...

Oct 17, 2022•22 min

Thoughtful Thursdays: Does 'wellbeing' at work require less work, or does it mean enjoying what you do more?

The Gallup Organization says asking less time of employees isn't the best way to increase their wellbeing at work. On this week's Thoughtful Thursday, we discuss how leaders can actually do this for their people. 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 ch...

Oct 13, 2022•11 min

Ep 311: Five Commitments Leaders Can Make in Difficult Times (Part 4 of 5)

Part 4 of 5. Discussing the Forbes Leadership Article by Ken Gosnell. Link to article: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2022/09/02/five-commitments-leaders-can-make-in-difficult-times/ 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:/...

Oct 10, 2022•23 min

Thoughtful Thursdays: So everyone is "quick quitting" now?

"Quick quitting" (leaving a job within the first year) is up across the board. On this week's Thoughtful Thursday, we discuss how some leaders inadvertently make this worse. 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.ch...

Oct 06, 2022•12 min

Ep 310: Five Commitments Leaders Can Make in Difficult Times (Part 3 of 5)

Part 3 of 5. Discussing the Forbes Leadership Article by Ken Gosnell. Link to article: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2022/09/02/five-commitments-leaders-can-make-in-difficult-times/ 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:/...

Oct 03, 2022•20 min

"Best Of" Saturday Series - Original Air Date: September 24, 2018

Ep 110: Peer accountability is more effective than leader accountability. 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 "...

Oct 01, 2022•22 min

Thoughtful Thursdays: Stop Feeling Guilty About Delegating.

On this week's Thoughtful Thursday, Lorenzo discusses an article titled "Stop Feeling Guilty About Delegating" by Dina Smith https://hbr.org/2022/09/stop-feeling-guilty-about-delegating 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 htt...

Sep 29, 2022•13 min

Ep 309: Five Commitments Leaders Can Make in Difficult Times (Part 2 of 5)

Part 2 of 5. Discussing the Forbes Leadership Article by Ken Gosnell. Link to article: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2022/09/02/five-commitments-leaders-can-make-in-difficult-times/ 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:/...

Sep 26, 2022•22 min

"Best Of" Saturday Series - Original Air Date: August 27, 2018

Ep 102: Coincidence of objective vs coincidence of purpose. 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 Kic...

Sep 24, 2022•23 min

Thoughtful Thursdays: Hasn't "quiet quitting" been a thing for years?

Quiet quitting is now being met with "quiet firing." On this week's Thoughtful Thursday, we discuss how leaders can break the cycle. 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?sid=podcast.hackingyour...

Sep 22, 2022•12 min

Ep 308: Five Commitments Leaders Can Make in Difficult Times (Part 1 of 5)

Part 1 of 5. Discussing the Forbes Leadership Article by Ken Gosnell. Link to article: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2022/09/02/five-commitments-leaders-can-make-in-difficult-times/ 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:/...

Sep 19, 2022•23 min

"Best Of" Saturday Series - Original Air Date: August 13, 2018

Ep 98: Being fair isn't enough. Your employees need to believe you're fair too. 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 n...

Sep 17, 2022•22 min

Thoughtful Thursdays: Too many ways to communicate!

Do we have too many communications platforms? On this week's Thoughtful Thursday, we discuss how leaders can juggle the different offerings. 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?sid=podcast.hac...

Sep 15, 2022•10 min

Ep 307: Are some reasons for wanting a job or a promotion better or more righteous than others?

Discussing the tendency of some leaders to believe employees motivated by money or title aren't motivation by the "right" things. 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 #Sta...

Sep 12, 2022•21 min

"Best Of" Saturday Series - Original Air Date: August 6, 2018

Ep 96: Is your after-hours work making your employees think they have to as well? 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...

Sep 10, 2022•25 min

Thoughtful Thursdays: You don't have to be an extrovert to be a good leader.

We all want to be able to be ourselves at work, and not everyone is comfortable starting relationships, conversations, or even reaching out to others. On this week's Thoughtful Thursday, we discuss whether leaders can do this too or if they have a responsibility that transcends being themselves. 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 ...

Sep 08, 2022•11 min

Ep 306: Is it easier to onboard and create relationships in a remote environment?

Many new employees are reporting better onboarding in remote environments when compared to previous in-office jobs. 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 #StarkEngagementCo...

Sep 05, 2022•20 min

"Best Of" Saturday Series - Original Air Date: June 25, 2018

Ep 84: Stop building trust and start just being honest. 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...

Sep 03, 2022•23 min

Thoughtful Thursdays: Leaders quickly admit mistakes.

Everyone makes mistakes. On this week's Thoughtful Thursday, we discuss how leaders can make sure their mistakes help their relationships rather than hurt 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 chris@starkengagement.com https://link.chtbl.com/workc...

Sep 01, 2022•12 min

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