Hacking Your Leadership Podcast - podcast cover

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.

Check out Lions Guide Academy today!

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hacking-your-leadership-podcast--4805674/support.
Last refreshed:
Follow this podcast in the Metacast mobile app to refresh it and see new episodes.
Download Metacast podcast app
Podcasts are better in Metacast mobile app
Don't just listen to podcasts. Learn from them with transcripts, summaries, and chapters for every episode. Skim, search, and bookmark insights. Learn more

Episodes

Ep 414: Is there enough accountability on your team?

Employees are reporting more and more that the accountability to which they're subjected isn't shared by their leaders. On this episode, we discuss the right and wrong ways to hold your people and yourself accountable. 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 20, 202521 min

Leadership Author Series: Keith "Flip" Griffin

Summary In this episode of Hacking Your Leadership, Flip Griffin discusses the essential elements of effective leadership, focusing on core beliefs, abilities, and applications. He emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, honesty, and transparency in leadership and the need for adaptability and simplicity in leadership practices. The conversation also delves into the concept of 'spam'—the pitfalls that can derail leaders, including issues related to sex, power, alcohol, and money. Overall, t...

Jan 17, 202523 min

Engagement Exchange: What are some real, actual things you can do to increase employee engagement right now?

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 16, 202510 min

Ep 413: People need to see their leaders as predictable and level-headed.

Being predictable is one of the most important things a leader can be. Your people will only come to you with important things if they can predict how you'll react to them (and if the prediction is that you're level-headed). On this episode, we dicsuss a LinkedIn post by a colleague. 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 13, 202519 min

Engagement Exchange: When you apologize, is it effective?

There are right ways and wrong ways to aplogize. There are also some instances where simply apologizing isn't even effective. Today we discuss a conversation between Adam Grant and Malcolm Gladwell. 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 09, 202512 min

Ep 412: Sometimes, leaders cause disengagement while attempting to fix it.

We all know it's important to interact with your people often if you want them to be engaged. But if you're doing it in the wrong way you can end up stifling engagement instead. Link to Forbes Leadership arricle: https://www.forbes.com/sites/dianehamilton/2025/01/04/quiet-quitters-vs-loud-leaders-the-new-battle-for-workplace-culture/ 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...

Jan 06, 202520 min

Holiday Hacks 2024: Top HR Trends Going Into 2025 (10 of 10)

Over the next 10 Holiday Hacks, we break down the most important trends in Human Resources as we go into 2025. Link to article: https://www.aihr.com/blog/hr-trends/ 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 02, 202514 min

Holiday Hacks 2024: Top HR Trends Going Into 2025 (9 of 10)

Over the next 10 Holiday Hacks, we break down the most important trends in Human Resources as we go into 2025. 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 .

Dec 30, 202415 min

Holiday Hacks 2024: Top HR Trends Going Into 2025 (8 of 10)

Over the next 10 Holiday Hacks, we break down the most important trends in Human Resources as we go into 2025. 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 .

Dec 26, 202415 min

Holiday Hacks 2024: Top HR Trends Going Into 2025 (7 of 10)

Over the next 10 Holiday Hacks, we break down the most important trends in Human Resources as we go into 2025. 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 .

Dec 23, 202414 min

Holiday Hacks 2024: Top HR Trends Going Into 2025 (6 of 10)

Over the next 10 Holiday Hacks, we break down the most important trends in Human Resources as we go into 2025. 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 .

Dec 19, 202413 min

Holiday Hacks 2024: Top HR Trends Going Into 2025 (5 of 10)

Over the next 10 Holiday Hacks, we break down the most important trends in Human Resources as we go into 2025. 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 .

Dec 16, 202414 min

**Hacking Your Leadership | Lion's Guide Special Episode with Keith "Flip" Griffin

In this episode of Hacking Your Leadership, Lorenzo and Flip Griffin discuss the importance of leadership development and the partnership between Hacking Your Leadership and Lion's Guide. They explore the need for accessible leadership content, the different types of leaders, and the significance of self-awareness in leadership. Flip shares his military background and the vision behind Lion's Guide, emphasizing the need for relatable and simplified leadership training. The conversation also delv...

Dec 13, 202423 min

Holiday Hacks 2024: Top HR Trends Going Into 2025 (4 of 10)

Over the next 10 Holiday Hacks, we break down the most important trends in Human Resources as we go into 2025. 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 .

Dec 12, 202412 min

Holiday Hacks 2024: Top HR Trends Going Into 2025 (3 of 10)

Over the next 10 Holiday Hacks, we break down the most important trends in Human Resources as we go into 2025. 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 .

Dec 09, 202414 min

Holiday Hacks 2024: Top HR Trends Going Into 2025 (2 of 10)

Over the next 10 Holiday Hacks, we break down the most important trends in Human Resources as we go into 2025. 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 .

Dec 05, 202412 min

Holiday Hacks 2024: Top HR Trends Going Into 2025 (1 of 10)

Over the next 10 Holiday Hacks, we break down the most important trends in Human Resources as we go into 2025. 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 .

Dec 02, 202411 min

Engagement Exchange: Using the Four Elements by Engage for Success

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 ....

Nov 28, 202412 min

Ep 411: What do you look for when hiring or promoting a leader?

Most people are far more confident in themselves when promoting into a leadership role than they are at choosing people to promote into leadership roles. How do you navigate this? 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 ....

Nov 25, 202421 min

Engagement Exchange: Using the Gallup Engagement Pyramid to increase 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 ....

Nov 21, 202410 min

Ep 410: Are you guilty of "fauxductivity?"

Yeah, it's what it sounds like. And it seems leaders are more guilty of it than their people. 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 .

Nov 18, 202420 min

Engagement Exchange: Are you a good leader? Ask yourself these questions.

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. List of questions by Chris Donnelly: 1. Have I built an environment where my team feels safe to speak openly? 2. Have I clearly communicated our long-term goals and how their work contri...

Nov 14, 202415 min

Ep 409: A team of high-performers or a high-performing team?

It sounds like a semantic argument but there's more to it. 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 .

Nov 11, 202424 min

Engagement Exchange: Changing assumptions about 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 ....

Nov 07, 202413 min

Ep 408: It's not just leaders who want to get better at leadership.

Discussing a recent study from Deloitte on the skills that workers want more of. 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 .

Nov 04, 202418 min

Engagement Exchange: Are you going about the job/applicant search the wrong way?

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 ....

Oct 31, 202413 min

Ep 407: Is your level of emotion appropriate for the moment?

Listener feedback from last Thursday's episode prompted a broader, continued discussion on emotional regulation. 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 .

Oct 28, 202420 min

Engagement Exchange: Are your responses aligned with your values?

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 ....

Oct 24, 202414 min

Ep 406: Do you know how to practice "radical candor?"

Discussing concepts from Kim Scott and how to get better at them. 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 .

Oct 21, 202419 min

Engagement Exchange: Are you asking for (and getting) the time you need with your boss?

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 ....

Oct 17, 202414 min
For the best experience, listen in Metacast app for iOS or Android