Chris Stark and Lorenzo Flores

Hacking Your Leadership Podcast

Business EN ↓ 1000 episodes

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:

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Chris Stark and Lorenzo Flores

Episodes

"Best Of" Saturday Series - Original Air Date: January 20, 2020 15.04.2023 18:52

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: http...

Thoughtful Thursdays: Treating your people uniformly isn't necessarily treating them fairly. 13.04.2023 12:23

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 .

Ep 332: Do we have a global human energy crisis? 10.04.2023 19:15

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 sup...

"Best Of" Saturday Series - Original Air Date: November 11, 2019 08.04.2023 21:11

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...

Thoughtful Thursdays: Stresslaxing 06.04.2023 10:52

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-podca...

Ep 331: Are there right ways and wrong ways of surveilling your employees? 03.04.2023 22:03

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 .

"Best Of" Saturday Series - Original Air Date: November 4, 2019 01.04.2023 18:04

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 thi...

Thoughtful Thursdays: The lay-offs will continue until productivity rises. 30.03.2023 11:07

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...

Ep 330: Will artificial intelligence make our jobs easier, or eliminate them? 27.03.2023 19:51

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 .

"Best Of" Saturday Series - Original Air Date: October 28, 2019 25.03.2023 18:46

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....

Thoughtful Thursdays: Finding purposeful work. 23.03.2023 11:53

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 .

Ep 329: The Emotional Crumbling of Leaders 20.03.2023 20:13

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 .

"Best Of" Saturday Series - Original Air Date: October 21, 2019 18.03.2023 20:34

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...

Thoughtful Thursdays: Not all leaders are good assessors of talent. 16.03.2023 15:08

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 .

Ep 328: How to Get Noticed By Your Boss' Boss (Part 5 of 5) 13.03.2023 21:12

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 .

"Best Of" Saturday Series - Original Air Date: October 7, 2019 11.03.2023 20:17

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 pod...

Thoughtful Thursdays: Does your boss communicate with you at all hours of the day? 09.03.2023 12:11

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 .

Ep 327: How to Get Noticed By Your Boss' Boss (Part 4 of 5) 06.03.2023 19:39

"Best Of" Saturday Series - Original Air Date: August 12, 2019 04.03.2023 18:59

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...

Thoughtful Thursdays: Developing a culture of feedback. 02.03.2023 14:18

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 .

Ep 326: How to Get Noticed By Your Boss' Boss (Part 3 of 5) 27.02.2023 19:14

"Best Of" Saturday Series - Original Air Date: June 17, 2019 25.02.2023 21:48

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...

Thoughtful Thursdays: Setting impact goals in 2023. 23.02.2023 8:39

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.pat...

Ep 325: How to Get Noticed By Your Boss' Boss (Part 2 of 5) 20.02.2023 17:39

Thoughtful Thursdays: Just because it WAS right, doesn't mean it IS right. 16.02.2023 10:34

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 #LifeOfLo...