Chris Stark and Lorenzo Flores

Hacking Your Leadership Podcast

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

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Business

Latest episode

Jul 31, 2025

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Episodes

"Best Of" Saturday Series - Original Air Date: May 28, 2018 06.08.2022

Ep 76: Chameleon Leaders - How to spot them and how to avoid being one. 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: Yep, sometimes employees call out sick. 04.08.2022

Turnover is on the rise in the retail and service industries. And that means people are more likely to find reasons to not come to work too. On this week's Thoughtful Thursday, Chris discusses how leaders should--and shouldn't--be responding in these situations. Text us your leadership questions! +1 (213) 444-5381 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/HackingYourLeadershipPodcast/featured Pat...

Ep 301: Thank You for 5 Years of Hacking Your Leadership! 01.08.2022

Thank you for FIVE YEARS of support and listenership! 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 #Ha...

Thoughtful Thursdays: Should you bring a résumé to a prospective employer in person? 28.07.2022

Moving the application and hiring process online has left many applicants feeling stuck. On this week's Thoughtful Thursday, we discuss why some have resorted to old-fashioned ways of getting noticed. 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 #Leaders...

Ep 300: Why has the hiring process gotten so long? 25.07.2022

The hiring process nowadays can include 6-8 separate interviews. Are we really discovering things about candidates in interview #7 that we couldn't find out in interview #3? 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.yout...

"Best Of" Saturday Series - Original Air Date: May 21, 2018 23.07.2022

Ep 74: Do you know the difference between essential employees and indispensable 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/HackingYour...

Thoughtful Thursdays: Employees are leaving. What is your responsibility? 21.07.2022

Employee turnover is on the rise and many of the reasons for which people are leaving companies are not within the scope of control of many managers. On this week's Thoughtful Thursday, we discuss the things that ARE within our control and how to impact these decisions. Text us your leadership questions! +1 (213) 444-5381 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/HackingYourLeadershipPodcast/feat...

Ep 299: Re-Engaging Dissatisfied Employees - Part 2 of 2 18.07.2022

Discussing an article from Harvard Business Review on re-engaging dissatisfied employees. Link to article: https://hbr.org/2022/05/how-to-re-engage-a-dissatisfied-employee 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.youtub...

"Best Of" Saturday Series - Original Air Date: April 19, 2018 16.07.2022

Ep 65: Tough conversations strengthen relationships when done right. 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/feat...

Thoughtful Thursdays: Can you have too much empathy? 14.07.2022

Empathy has become an incredibly important skill for leaders to have. On this week's Thoughtful Thursday, we discuss whether it's possible to have too much. 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 #StarkEngagementC...

Ep 298: Re-Engaging Dissatisfied Employees - Part 1 of 2 11.07.2022

Discussing an article from Harvard Business Review on re-engaging dissatisfied employees. Link to article: https://hbr.org/2022/05/how-to-re-engage-a-dissatisfied-employee 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.youtub...

"Best Of" Saturday Series - Original Air Date: April 5, 2018 09.07.2022

Ep 61: Great leaders have employees who enjoy their actual work, not just the work that could be. 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/Hack...

Thoughtful Thursdays: Follow Up to Part 5 of 5 - Leaders of Leaders Series 07.07.2022

Leading individual contributors is vastly different than leading other leaders. On this week's Thoughtful Thursday, we discuss Part 5 of 5 in our Leaders of Leaders Series. 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 #...

Ep 297: Leaders of Leaders - Do you give them S.P.A.C.E? Part 5 of 5 04.07.2022

Leading individual contributors is vastly different than leading other leaders. Over the next five episodes, we'll break down our S.P.A.C.E. acronym and discuss some of the major differences. Send us a message on Community! (213) 444-5381 #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo #BeABetterLeader YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/HackingYourLeadershipPodcast/featured P...

Thoughtful Thursdays: Follow Up to Part 4 of 5 - Leaders of Leaders Series 30.06.2022

Leading individual contributors is vastly different than leading other leaders. On this week's Thoughtful Thursday, we discuss Part 4 of 5 in our Leaders of Leaders Series. 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 #...

Ep 296: Leaders of Leaders - Do you give them S.P.A.C.E? Part 4 of 5 27.06.2022

Leading individual contributors is vastly different than leading other leaders. Over the next five episodes, we'll break down our S.P.A.C.E. acronym and discuss some of the major differences. Send us a message on Community! (213) 444-5381 #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo #BeABetterLeader YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/HackingYourLeadershipPodcast/featured P...

Thoughtful Thursdays: Follow Up to Part 3 of 5 - Leaders of Leaders Series 23.06.2022

Leading individual contributors is vastly different than leading other leaders. On this week's Thoughtful Thursday, we discuss Part 3 of 5 in our Leaders of Leaders Series. 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 #...

Ep 295: Leaders of Leaders - Do you give them S.P.A.C.E? Part 3 of 5 20.06.2022

Leading individual contributors is vastly different than leading other leaders. Over the next five episodes, we'll break down our S.P.A.C.E. acronym and discuss some of the major differences. Send us a message on Community! (213) 444-5381 #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo #BeABetterLeader YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/HackingYourLeadershipPodcast/featured P...

"Best Of" Saturday Series - Original Air Date: March 26, 2018 18.06.2022

Ep 58: Stop caring about who gets credit for things. 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 Acc...

Thoughtful Thursdays: Follow Up to Part 2 of 5 - Leaders of Leaders Series 16.06.2022

Leading individual contributors is vastly different than leading other leaders. On this week's Thoughtful Thursday, we discuss Part 2 of 5 in our Leaders of Leaders Series. 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 #...

Ep 294: Leaders of Leaders - Do you give them S.P.A.C.E? Part 2 of 5 13.06.2022

Leading individual contributors is vastly different than leading other leaders. Over the next five episodes, we'll break down our S.P.A.C.E. acronym and discuss some of the major differences. Send us a message on Community! (213) 444-5381 #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo #BeABetterLeader YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/HackingYourLeadershipPodcast/featured P...

"Best Of" Saturday Series - Original Air Date: March 19, 2018 11.06.2022

Ep 56: Do you like people? No, seriously. 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...

Thoughtful Thursdays: Follow Up to Part 1 of 5 - Leaders of Leaders Series 09.06.2022

Leading individual contributors is vastly different than leading other leaders. On this week's Thoughtful Thursday, we discuss Part 1 of 5 in our Leaders of Leaders Series. 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 #...

Ep 293: Leaders of Leaders - Do you give them S.P.A.C.E? Part 1 of 5 06.06.2022

Leading individual contributors is vastly different than leading other leaders. Over the next five episodes, we'll break down our S.P.A.C.E. acronym and discuss some of the major differences. Send us a message on Community! (213) 444-5381 #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo #BeABetterLeader YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/HackingYourLeadershipPodcast/featured P...

"Best Of" Saturday Series - Original Air Date: March 08, 2018 04.06.2022

Ep 53: Are your employees aware of your 'unwritten' expectations? 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/feature...

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