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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

"Best Of" Saturday Series - Original Air Date: January 20, 2020

Ep 175: Do we need more accountability 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 Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hacking-your-leadership-podcast--4805674/support ....

Apr 15, 202319 min

Thoughtful Thursdays: Treating your people uniformly isn't necessarily treating them fairly.

On this week's Thoughtful Thursday, we discuss how it's much harder to trat your employees fairly than it is to treat them uniformly. Text us your leadership questions! +1 (213) 444-5381 Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hacking-your-leadership-podcast--4805674/support ....

Apr 13, 202312 min

Ep 332: Do we have a global human energy crisis?

Helping your people accomplish personal goals when you're feeling overwhelmed yourself. Link to Fast Company Article by Microsoft Chief People Officer Kathleen Hogan: https://www.fastcompany.com/90872995/microsoft-chief-people-officer-we-are-experiencing-a-global-human-energy-crisis Send us a message on Community! (213) 444-5381 Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hacking-your-leadership-podcast--4805674/su...

Apr 10, 202319 min

"Best Of" Saturday Series - Original Air Date: November 11, 2019

Ep 165: Do you think policies and rules can be used to ensure work/life balance? 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 Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hacking-your-leadership-podcast--48056...

Apr 08, 202321 min

Thoughtful Thursdays: Stresslaxing

On this week's Thoughtful Thursday, we discuss the fact that more than half the workforce doesn't take the paid time off given to them by their employer because they don't feel like they can. Text us your leadership questions! +1 (213) 444-5381 Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hacking-your-leadership-podcast--4805674/support ....

Apr 06, 202311 min

Ep 331: Are there right ways and wrong ways of surveilling your employees?

Surveilling employees is pretty ubiquitous, whether they're office-based or remote. But are there right ways of doing it? Send us a message on Community! (213) 444-5381 Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hacking-your-leadership-podcast--4805674/support ....

Apr 03, 202322 min

"Best Of" Saturday Series - Original Air Date: November 4, 2019

Ep 164: Are you boxing yourself in with your own stupid rules? 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 Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hacking-your-leadership-podcast--4805674/support ....

Apr 01, 202318 min

Thoughtful Thursdays: The lay-offs will continue until productivity rises.

On this week's Thoughtful Thursday, we discuss the importance of conveying a sense of trust and confidence to your people even in times when you don't have all the answers. Text us your leadership questions! +1 (213) 444-5381 Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hacking-your-leadership-podcast--4805674/support ....

Mar 30, 202311 min

Ep 330: Will artificial intelligence make our jobs easier, or eliminate them?

Is it possible to use AI to make our jobs easier and more efficient without losing our jobs altogether? Send us a message on Community! (213) 444-5381 Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hacking-your-leadership-podcast--4805674/support ....

Mar 27, 202320 min

"Best Of" Saturday Series - Original Air Date: October 28, 2019

Ep 163: Maximizing employee engagement. 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 Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hacking-your-leadership-podcast--4805674/support ....

Mar 25, 202319 min

Thoughtful Thursdays: Finding purposeful work.

On this week's Thoughtful Thursday, we discuss how people who find purpose in their work are happier and the best ways to find purpose in your work. Text us your leadership questions! +1 (213) 444-5381 Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hacking-your-leadership-podcast--4805674/support ....

Mar 23, 202312 min

Ep 329: The Emotional Crumbling of Leaders

Link to article by Dan Pontefract: https://www.forbes.com/sites/danpontefract/2023/03/02/the-emotional-crumbling-of-leaders/?sh=10afaa927bbe Send us a message on Community! (213) 444-5381 Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hacking-your-leadership-podcast--4805674/support ....

Mar 20, 202320 min

"Best Of" Saturday Series - Original Air Date: October 21, 2019

Ep 162: Is authoritative leadership sometimes better than democratic leadership? 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 Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hacking-your-leadership-podcast--48056...

Mar 18, 202321 min

Thoughtful Thursdays: Not all leaders are good assessors of talent.

On this week's Thoughtful Thursday, we discuss the responsibility of leaders to actively seek out ways of making sure they assess their talent accurately. Text us your leadership questions! +1 (213) 444-5381 Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hacking-your-leadership-podcast--4805674/support ....

Mar 16, 202315 min

Ep 328: How to Get Noticed By Your Boss' Boss (Part 5 of 5)

What do you do if your direct manager isn't going to bat for you or helping you accomplish your career goals? Send us a message on Community! (213) 444-5381 Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hacking-your-leadership-podcast--4805674/support ....

Mar 13, 202321 min

"Best Of" Saturday Series - Original Air Date: October 7, 2019

Ep 160: Are your email practices hurting your leadership? 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 Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hacking-your-leadership-podcast--4805674/support ....

Mar 11, 202320 min

Thoughtful Thursdays: Does your boss communicate with you at all hours of the day?

On this week's Thoughtful Thursday, we discuss the all-consuming boss and how to make sure boundaries are set where they need to be. Text us your leadership questions! +1 (213) 444-5381 Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hacking-your-leadership-podcast--4805674/support ....

Mar 09, 202312 min

Ep 327: How to Get Noticed By Your Boss' Boss (Part 4 of 5)

What do you do if your direct manager isn't going to bat for you or helping you accomplish your career goals? Send us a message on Community! (213) 444-5381 Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hacking-your-leadership-podcast--4805674/support ....

Mar 06, 202320 min

"Best Of" Saturday Series - Original Air Date: August 12, 2019

Ep 152: Do you put out fires or do you prevent them from starting? 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 Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hacking-your-leadership-podcast--4805674/support ....

Mar 04, 202319 min

Thoughtful Thursdays: Developing a culture of feedback.

On this week's Thoughtful Thursday, we discuss a listener question about creating a culture of feedback where isn't one. Text us your leadership questions! +1 (213) 444-5381 Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hacking-your-leadership-podcast--4805674/support ....

Mar 02, 202314 min

Ep 326: How to Get Noticed By Your Boss' Boss (Part 3 of 5)

What do you do if your direct manager isn't going to bat for you or helping you accomplish your career goals? Send us a message on Community! (213) 444-5381 Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hacking-your-leadership-podcast--4805674/support ....

Feb 27, 202319 min

"Best Of" Saturday Series - Original Air Date: June 17, 2019

Ep 144: Are bad leaders also bad people? 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 Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hacking-your-leadership-podcast--4805674/support ....

Feb 25, 202322 min

Thoughtful Thursdays: Setting impact goals in 2023.

On this week's Thoughtful Thursday, Lorenzo shares his thoughts on an article from John Eades. Article Link: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-foster-culture-growth-development-john-eades/?trackingId=aBB%2BpgX%2FQrOhKzXiE0mwVw%3D%3D 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...

Feb 23, 20239 min

Ep 325: How to Get Noticed By Your Boss' Boss (Part 2 of 5)

What do you do if your direct manager isn't going to bat for you or helping you accomplish your career goals? Send us a message on Community! (213) 444-5381 Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hacking-your-leadership-podcast--4805674/support ....

Feb 20, 202318 min

Thoughtful Thursdays: Just because it WAS right, doesn't mean it IS right.

On this week's Thoughtful Thursday, we discuss the concept of "active inertia" and how it may be causing you to make the wrong 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 #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo lozo@lifeoflozo.com chris@starkengagement.com https://link.chtbl.com/workcheck?sid=podcast.hackin...

Feb 16, 202311 min

Ep 324: How to Get Noticed By Your Boss' Boss (Part 1 of 5)

What do you do if your direct manager isn't going to bat for you or helping you accomplish your career goals? 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 #StarkEngagementConsulti...

Feb 13, 202318 min

"Best Of" Saturday Series - Original Air Date: May 13, 2019

Ep 139: Why do so many managers seem to be afraid to talk to their 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's graphic nov...

Feb 11, 202320 min

Two-Minute Tip with Dr. Nick Chatrath

Today’s Two-Minute tip is brought to you by Dr. Nick Chatrath. Dr. Chatrath is a Managing Director, Entrepreneur, and Author. Dr. Chatrath is releasing his book The Threshold: Leading in the Age of AI, and you can pre-order his book now. In this episode, Dr. Chatrath shares advice on how to reframe emotional reactivity. Click the links below to his LinkedIn page and upcoming book. https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickchatrath/ https://www.amazon.com/Threshold-Leading-Age-AI/dp/1635767989/ref=sr_1_3?q...

Feb 10, 20233 min

Thoughtful Thursdays: Have you been "quietly promoted" recently?

On this week's Thoughtful Thursday, we discuss the recent trend of "quiet promotions" where employees are given more work and more responsibility (but no title or money) to cover for people who have recently left. 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...

Feb 09, 202312 min

Ep 323: What's the purpose of the learning and development you give your people?

Is it for compliance? Do they need to retain the information? Do they need to demonstrate it? There are many reasons learning and development exists. Can you define them for your organization? 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.patr...

Feb 06, 202319 min
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