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

Ep 429: More Discussion on Zombie Leadership 12.05.2025

Our listeners reached out and said they wanted more discussion on the topic of "Zombie Leadership" or the idea that there are assumptions about leadership that just aren't true but that we seem to want to carry with us long after they've been disproved.  Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hacking-your-leader...

Engagement Exchange: How important is a sense of purpose to employee engagement? 08.05.2025

Employees who find a sense of purpose in their work are far more engaged than those who do not. But how do you make sure your employees have found it? 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 .

Ep 428: Debunking Zombie Leadership 05.05.2025

There are assumptions about leadership that just aren't true but that we seem to want to carry with us long after they've been disproved. What are they and how do we rid ourselves of 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 .

Engagement Exchange: Do you use humor as a leadership tool? 01.05.2025

Humor can be a very effecive tool in your leadership toolbox, but it can also kill relationships and careers if it's done incorrectly. What is your leavel of comfort in using humor with your teams?  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--480567...

Ep 427: Is there enough of both competition and collaboration on your team? 28.04.2025

Teams of leadership peers need to have healthy amounts of both competition AND collaboration. When one of those things becomes too much higher than the other, the team will spiral into dysfunction. Link to article by Thomas Keil: https://www.physicianleaders.org/articles/why-leadership-teams-fail Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://w...

Engagement Exchange: Is an apathetic boss hurting your development? 24.04.2025

Some bosses are very nice people who don't have the skills or desire to help develop a talent pipeline. If you're trying to move up but feel like your boss isn't providing guidance or leadership, how do you make sure your career doesn't stagnate? Welcome to the Engagement Exchange. Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com...

Ep 426: Do you know someone who is constantly interrupting others? 21.04.2025

Whether it's out of excitement and passion or sheer ego, some people just can't wait for their turn to speak. Should you say somerhing to them? And, if so, how? 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 .

Leadership Author Series - Holly Rollo 18.04.2025

Summary In this episode, Holly Rollo, a B2B marketing and transformation expert, discusses the importance of leadership in navigating business transformations. She emphasizes the need for a sound business strategy, employee motivation, and diverse teams in fostering innovation. Holly also addresses the gap of grief between CEOs and marketing leaders, highlighting the necessity of aligning business...

Engagement Exchange: Finding meaning in your work. 17.04.2025

Some people just hate work in general. But most people who dislike their current job actually want to like it. So how do you find more meaning in your work? 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 .

Ep 425: Are daily tasks taking you away from what's really important? 14.04.2025

The pace of business has increased over the last few years and that means there's more to do without having more time or resources. But is there really more to do? Or are less important things taking up too much of your time? 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...

Engagement Exchange: Navigating a boss who doesn't provide much clarity 10.04.2025

Not all leaders are good at providing clarity to their employees on what's really important. If your leader is one of those people, how do you get the information you need? 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 .

Ep 424: Do you avoid giving feedback to high-performing employees? 07.04.2025

Many high-performing employees react poorly to feedback because they receive it so infrequently that the knee-jerk reaction can be defensive. How do you avoid getting into this type of rhythm? 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 .

Engagement Exchange: Are you being too selective in the feedback and coaching you give? 03.04.2025

Some leaders tend to "pick their battles" and it results in inconsistent or haphazzardly-distributed feedback. This leads to a drop in engagement. How do you give employees the feedback they need without disengaging them? 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-lea...

Ep 423: Are you able to coach people in the way they need? 31.03.2025

There are many different styles of coaching and not all employees will respond positively and with improvement to all of them. Do you know how to approach these situations with the right kind of coaching? 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 .

Engagement Exchange: Are you actually measuring the right things? 27.03.2025

Do you measure what you actually care about? Or do you just care about what's easy to measure? 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 .

Ep 422: Listener questions about leadership (Part 6) 24.03.2025

Our listeners are always sending us questions. And while we try to get to as many as we can during episodes, we have developed a backlog of these questions and will attempt to answer them on the next 6 episodes. 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 .

Engagement Exchange: Identifying toxic culture in your job search. 20.03.2025

Asking the right questions to ensure you aren't joining a company with a culture or values that don't align with your own. 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 .

Ep 421: Listener questions about leadership (Part 5) 17.03.2025

Our listeners are always sending us questions. And while we try to get to as many as we can during episodes, we have developed a backlog of these questions and will attempt to answer them on the next 6 episodes. 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 .

Engagement Exchange: Paying compliments goes a long way. 13.03.2025

It's amazing what people are opren to after receiving a sincere compliment. 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 .

Ep 420: Listener questions about leadership (Part 4) 10.03.2025

Our listeners are always sending us questions. And while we try to get to as many as we can during episodes, we have developed a backlog of these questions and will attempt to answer them on the next 6 episodes. 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 .

Leadership Author Series - Mark Mears 07.03.2025

Summary In this conversation, Lorenzo and Mark Mears delve into the importance of building effective teams through community rather than culture. They explore the 'Love Model' which emphasizes listening, valuing, and empowering team members to foster a sense of belonging. Mark shares insights on navigating leadership pitfalls, the significance of vulnerability, and the essence of servant leadershi...

Engagement Exchange: Do people actually read your emails? 06.03.2025

Just because you wrote it, doesn't mean they'll read it. But there are definiely things you can do to get more eyes on your comms. 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 .

Ep 419: Listener questions about leadership (Part 3) 03.03.2025

Our listeners are always sending us questions. And while we try to get to as many as we can during episodes, we have developed a backlog of these questions and will attempt to answer them on the next 6 episodes. 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 .

Engagement Exchange: Technology isn't just for work. It can raise engagement too. 27.02.2025

Most organizations embrace technology but the vast majority of them use that technology only for job training and other inorganic ways of building and strengthening teams. But more can be done. 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/sup...

Ep 418: Listener questions about leadership (Part 2) 24.02.2025

Our listeners are always sending us questions. And while we try to get to as many as we can during episodes, we have developed a backlog of these questions and will attempt to answer them on the next 6 episodes. 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 .

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