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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: August 29, 2022

Ep 305: Can you have both confidence AND humility? 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. 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, 202419 min

Engagement Exchange: What actually is employee engagement?

Since employee engagement is such an integral part of the success (or failure) of not just a business, but of the individual leaders within that business, The Hacking Your Leadership Podcast will be discussing all aspects of employee engagement on our Thursday shows this year. Welcome to the Engagement Exchange. 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 28, 202411 min

Ep 376: The power of networking within your own organization.

Many people take opportunities to network while traveling, visiting other organizations, or on vacation. But they lose sight of the impact networking can have within the walls of their current company. 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, 202420 min

"Best Of" Saturday Series - Original Air Date: August 22, 2022

Ep 304: Holding people accountable. 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. 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, 202420 min

Engagement Exchange: Think like a farmer?

Since employee engagement is such an integral part of the success (or failure) of not just a business, but of the individual leaders within that business, The Hacking Your Leadership Podcast will be discussing all aspects of employee engagement on our Thursday shows this year. Welcome to the Engagement Exchange. Think Like a Farmer: Don't shout at the crops Don't blame the crop for not growing fast enough Don't uproot crops before they've had a chance to grow Choose the best plants for the soil ...

Mar 21, 202411 min

Ep 375: When your boss tells you something, can you read between the lines?

Sometimes when a boss tells a person they need to be more _________, what they're really just saying is they need to see some results. 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 18, 202420 min

"Best Of" Saturday Series - Original Air Date: August 8, 2022

Ep 302: Can a person actually learn to be more empathetic? 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. 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, 202422 min

Engagement Exchange: Should employees provide explanations when they're going to be late?

Since employee engagement is such an integral part of the success (or failure) of not just a business, but of the individual leaders within that business, The Hacking Your Leadership Podcast will be discussing all aspects of employee engagement on our Thursday shows this year. Welcome to the Engagement Exchange. 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 14, 202413 min

Ep 374: Are you a compassionate leader?

What does it mean to be a compassionate leader? When you have low-performing employees, does compassion mean cutting them slack? 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, 202422 min

"Best Of" Saturday Series - Original Air Date: May 23, 2022

Ep 291: Leading the prematurely promoted. 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. 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, 202424 min

Engagement Exchange: Don't bring me problems, bring me solutions?

Since employee engagement is such an integral part of the success (or failure) of not just a business, but of the individual leaders within that business, The Hacking Your Leadership Podcast will be discussing all aspects of employee engagement on our Thursday shows this year. Welcome to the Engagement Exchange. 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 07, 202411 min

Ep 373: How do you temper ambition without killing engagement?

Do you have high-performing employees who apply for promotions for which they're woefully unqualified? Is it possible to reset expectations and temper that ambition a little without killing their engagement? 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, 202421 min

"Best Of" Saturday Series - Original Air Date: May 16, 2022

Ep 290: Do your goals match the goals of the people reporting to 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. 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, 202420 min

Engagement Exchange: Are you a predictable leader?

Since employee engagement is such an integral part of the success (or failure) of not just a business, but of the individual leaders within that business, The Hacking Your Leadership Podcast will be discussing all aspects of employee engagement on our Thursday shows this year. Welcome to the Engagement Exchange. 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 29, 202412 min

Ep 372: The impacts of being disconnected from your employees.

The relationship between leaders and employees tends to suffer from disconnection--largely related to different perceptions held by each group. But leaders have far more control over this than they might believe. Link to Deloitte article: https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/insights/environmental-social-governance/six-leadership-disconnects-affecting-workplace-satisfaction.html Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podca...

Feb 26, 202420 min

Engagement Exchange: Receiving Feedback

Since employee engagement is such an integral part of the success (or failure) of not just a business, but of the individual leaders within that business, The Hacking Your Leadership Podcast will be discussing all aspects of employee engagement on our Thursday shows this year. Welcome to the Engagement Exchange. 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 22, 202410 min

Ep 371: Change requires some specific things. Do you have them?

If change is the only constant, what are you doing to make sure you have the elements needed to do it correctly? Link to infograph about managing complex change:https://imgur.com/a/0FwX0ol 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 19, 202423 min

Engagement Exchange: Recognition

Since employee engagement is such an integral part of the success (or failure) of not just a business, but of the individual leaders within that business, The Hacking Your Leadership Podcast will be discussing all aspects of employee engagement on our Thursday shows this year. Welcome to the Engagement Exchange. 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 15, 202412 min

Ep 370: Coaching is the most important part of leadership.

Coaching is quickly becomming the most important thing a leader does. 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 12, 202421 min

"Best Of" Saturday Series - Original Air Date: May 9, 2022

Ep 289: Does Gen-Z Require Different Leadersip? 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. 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 10, 202418 min

Engagement Exchange: The importance of feedback.

Since employee engagement is such an integral part of the success (or failure) of not just a business, but of the individual leaders within that business, The Hacking Your Leadership Podcast will be discussing all aspects of employee engagement on our Thursday shows this year. Welcome to the Engagement Exchange. 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 08, 202411 min

Ep 369: Making your leadership team absolutely exceptional.

Many teams have exceptional leaders. But what does it mean to have a team of leaders who function exceptionally together? On this episode we discuss an article by Ron Carucci. Link to article by Ron Carucci: https://www.forbes.com/sites/roncarucci/2019/12/02/how-to-make-your-leadership-team-absolutely-exceptional/ 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 05, 202419 min

"Best Of" Saturday Series - Original Air Date: April 25, 2022

Ep 287: The Contagiousness of Positive Energy 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. 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 03, 202419 min

Engagement Exchange: Are your organizational objectives important to your employees?

Since employee engagement is such an integral part of the success (or failure) of not just a business, but of the individual leaders within that business, The Hacking Your Leadership Podcast will be discussing all aspects of employee engagement on our Thursday shows this year. Welcome to the Engagement Exchange. 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 01, 202410 min

Ep 368: There's been a steep rise in the number of teens in the workforce.

After two decades of declining, teenagers entering the workforce is on the rise. But what does this mean for leaders of peoople? What are the implications? 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 ....

Jan 29, 202417 min

Engagement Exchange: Do your employees feel the work they do is important?

Since employee engagement is such an integral part of the success (or failure) of not just a business, but of the individual leaders within that business, The Hacking Your Leadership Podcast will be discussing all aspects of employee engagement on our Thursday shows this year. Welcome to the Engagement Exchange. 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 ....

Jan 25, 202411 min

Ep 367: Does remote work hurt your career options?

Regular, high-quality one-on-ones might be the single biggest contributibng factor to an employee's level of engagement. And yet many leaders give terrible one-on-ones. Link to LinkedIn article: https://www.linkedin.com/news/story/want-a-promotion-dont-wfh-5635801/ Link to strategies by Rebecca Jiron: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/reginaxjiron_remote-workers-are-losing-out-on-promotions-activity-7151583371553304576-3a2r Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 Become a supporter...

Jan 22, 202421 min

Engagement Exchange: What does it mean to feel happy at work?

Since employee engagement is such an integral part of the success (or failure) of not just a business, but of the individual leaders within that business, The Hacking Your Leadership Podcast will be discussing all aspects of employee engagement on our Thursday shows this year. Welcome to the Engagement Exchange. 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 ....

Jan 18, 202412 min

Ep 366: The importance of regular one-on-ones.

Regular, high-quality one-on-ones might be the single biggest contributibng factor to an employee's level of engagement. And yet many leaders give terrible one-on-ones. Link to infograph by Justin Mecham: https://imgur.com/a/H9OYpO4 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 ....

Jan 15, 202421 min

Engagement Exchange: Give your employees more than just a paycheck.

Since employee engagement is such an integral part of the success (or failure) of not just a business, but of the individual leaders within that business, The Hacking Your Leadership Podcast will be discussing all aspects of employee engagement on our Thursday shows this year. Welcome to the Engagement Exchange. 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 ....

Jan 11, 202413 min
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