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

Ep 324: How to Get Noticed By Your Boss' Boss (Part 1 of 5) 13.02.2023 18:26

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:...

"Best Of" Saturday Series - Original Air Date: May 13, 2019 11.02.2023 19:48

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/HackingYourLeadershipPod...

Two-Minute Tip with Dr. Nick Chatrath 10.02.2023 2:40

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.link...

Thoughtful Thursdays: Have you been "quietly promoted" recently? 09.02.2023 11:39

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=2217...

Ep 323: What's the purpose of the learning and development you give your people? 06.02.2023 19:08

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 Channe...

"Best Of" Saturday Series - Original Air Date: April 29, 2019 04.02.2023 17:54

Ep 137: Prioritization means you can't always say yes. 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 A...

Thoughtful Thursdays: The importance of building a network while you work. 02.02.2023 12:28

On this week's Thoughtful Thursday, we discuss why it's so important to build relationships with your coworkers based on things that are more lasting than just the job. 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 #Star...

Ep 322: Deloitte's Global Human Capital Trends for 2023 30.01.2023 25:01

Discussing Deloitte's annual Human Capital report. Link to report: https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/insights/focus/human-capital-trends.html 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/HackingYourLeadershipPod...

"Best Of" Saturday Series - Original Air Date: March 18, 2019 28.01.2023 22:58

Ep 131: Ensuring your team knows that you hold 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. Text us your leadership questions! +1 (213) 444-5381 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/HackingYourLeadershipPodcast/featur...

Thoughtful Thursdays: Are you triggered when an employee is critical of you? 26.01.2023 14:08

On this week's Thoughtful Thursday, we discuss a popular video of a person recounting their experience with calling out their boss on something. 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 #L...

Ep 321: How much time do YOU spend on employee engagement? 23.01.2023 22:04

A recent study indicates that most companies spend just 8% of their leadership time on employee engagement, yet most people say it's everyone's job to lift employee engagement. 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.y...

"Best Of" Saturday Series - Original Air Date: March 4, 2019 21.01.2023 18:36

Ep 129: Some leaders really struggle with conflict resolution between 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/HackingYourLead...

Thoughtful Thursdays: Should all recurring meetings be cancelled? 19.01.2023 11:55

On this week's Thoughtful Thursday, we discuss Shopify's decision to cancel all recurring meetings in the hopes that individual leaders will opt out of rescheduling them in the future. 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 #HackingYour...

Ep 320: Can accountability go too far? 16.01.2023 20:18

Holding your employees accountable is necessary. But there's a right and a wrong way to do it. 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.pa...

"Best Of" Saturday Series - Original Air Date: February 25, 2019 14.01.2023 22:20

Ep 128: Generational differences in how feedback is given and received. 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/f...

Thoughtful Thursdays: Is it possible to like your job more as opposed to quitting? 12.01.2023 13:06

On this week's Thoughtful Thursday, we discuss why it's unlikely a person will ever find a job where 100% of the work is things they love, and how that doesn't mean it isn't the right job for 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...

Ep 319: Holding people accountable doesn't have to be hard. 09.01.2023 24:15

Some leaders seem to have a very dificult time holding people accountable in a way that is effective without damaging the relationship. 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...

Thoughtful Thursdays: Mass lay-offs hurt more than they help. 05.01.2023 12:54

On this week's Thoughtful Thursday, we discuss why companies who believe they can cut their way to financial viability are often wrong. 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...

Ep 318: Leadership vs. management, and why both are equally important. 02.01.2023 20:08

Some people still believe 'leadership' is somehow more evolved or takes more skill than 'management' when both are equally necessary. 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/f...

"Best Of" Saturday Series - Original Air Date: January 21, 2019 31.12.2022 21:04

Ep 123: Balancing empathy with command skills. 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:...

Holiday Hacks 2022: Qualities of Successful Leaders (Wrap-Up & Recap) 29.12.2022 10:39

From Thanksgiving through New Years, we'll be discussing an article from Southern New Hampshire University on ten important qualities of successful leaders. Link to article: https://www.snhu.edu/about-us/newsroom/business/qualities-of-a-good-leader Send us a message on Community! (213) 444-5381 https://link.chtbl.com/workcheck?sid=podcast.hackingyourleadership #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngageme...

Holiday Hacks 2022: Qualities of Successful Leaders (10 of 10) 26.12.2022 10:55

Holiday Hacks 2022: Qualities of Successful Leaders (9 of 10) 22.12.2022 12:48

Holiday Hacks 2022: Qualities of Successful Leaders (8 of 10) 19.12.2022 12:00

"Best Of" Saturday Series - Original Air Date: October 29, 2018 17.12.2022 22:19

Ep 120: Disruption for the sake of disruption is never good. 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 Pat...