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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Latest episode

Jul 31, 2025

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Episodes

Thoughtful Thursdays: Do your people believe you lead with fairness, justice, and integrity? 10.06.2021

We'd all like to think we lead with fairness, justice, and integrity. But would our people say we do? On this week's #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Chris talks about a recent Guest Interview and why our people's perception of how we lead is just as important as how we actually lead. YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/HackingYourLeadershipPodcast/featured Patreon Account: https://www.patreon...

Ep 247: What is your leadership legacy? 07.06.2021

We all want to leave a legacy. What do your actions say about the legacy YOU want to leave? #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo #BeABetterLeader YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/HackingYourLeadershipPodcast/featured Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 #Leadership #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo lozo@lifeoflozo.c...

Two-Minute Tip with Josh Saterman 04.06.2021

Hacking Your Leadership Podcast Two-Minute Tip with Josh Saterman Today’s Two-Minute tip is brought to you by Josh Saterman. Josh is the CEO and Co-Founder of Saterman Connect. Josh provides some great advice on being a better leader by being a better listener. Find more great content from Josh on LinkedIn. Find more from Josh here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshsaterman/ https://www.satermancon...

Thought Thursdays: When it comes to helping your people, always say yes. 03.06.2021

When your people ask for help, do you always so yes? On this week's #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Lorenzo shares advice on how he helps leaders better support their people. 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 #St...

Guest Interview: Scott O'Neil - CEO, Philadelphia 76ers NBA Team 02.06.2021

Scott O'Neil - CEO, Philadelphia 76ers NBA Team Buy Scott's Book here: https://www.amazon.com/Where-Your-Feet-Are-Principles/dp/1250769876 #BeABetterLeader #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hacking-your-leadership-podcast--4805674/support .

Ep 246: How do you stop an employee from undermining you? 31.05.2021

Have you ever had an employee who constantly goes over your head and talks to your boss? Why do employees do this? What can YOU do about it? #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo #BeABetterLeader YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/HackingYourLeadershipPodcast/featured Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 #Leadership #HackingYourLeadership #StarkE...

Thoughtful Thursdays: Does supporting your team mean solving their problems? 27.05.2021

Have you ever been asked for something by an employee, and you felt that anxiousness in the pit of your stomach that comes from the knowledge that there's no way you'll ever be able to deliver on what is being asked? On this week's #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Chris talks about how leaders can approach these circumstances differently and, ultimately, strengthen the relationship they have with the...

Ep 245: Trust the process. 24.05.2021

We've all been in situations where we felt like whatever got us to where we are couldn't possibly take us further. When you feel like this, what elements of your strategy do you throw out and elements do you double down on? #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo #BeABetterLeader YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/HackingYourLeadershipPodcast/featured Patreon Account:...

Two-Minute Tip with Jonathan Hilmo 21.05.2021

Hacking Your Leadership Podcast Two-Minute Tip with Jonathan Hilmo Jonathan shares a leadership tip about reflective listening. Find more from Jonathan here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-hilmo-36998a30/ #leadership #podcast #linkedin #hr #culture #hackingyourleadership Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hacking-your-leadership-podcast--4805674/support .

Thoughtful Thursdays: Do you hold people accountable to their commitments? 20.05.2021

Do you hold people accountable to their commitments? On this week's #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Lorenzo shares his thoughts about accountability and commitments. YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/HackingYourLeadershipPodcast/featured Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 #Leadership #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo lozo@lifeoflozo.com chri...

Ep 244: Are we giving great leaders the praise they deserve? 17.05.2021

We've all hopefully had at least one or two great leaders throughout our careers. How many times have you told those leaders how you felt about them? #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo #BeABetterLeader YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/HackingYourLeadershipPodcast/featured Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 #Leadership #HackingYourLeadershi...

Two-Minute Tip with Dr. Gregg Mays 14.05.2021

Hacking Your Leadership Podcast Two-Minute Tip with Dr. Gregg Mays Dr. Mays shares a leadership tip about how to control your emotions. Find more from Dr. Mays here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregg-mays/ #leadership #podcast #linkedin #hr #culture #hackingyourleadership Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hacking-your-leadership-podcast--4805674/support .

Thoughtful Thursdays: Why does learning have to be uncomfortable? 13.05.2021

Why do so many people believe that learning has to be uncomfortable? On this week's #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Lorenzo shares his thoughts on a post he saw on LinkedIn. YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/HackingYourLeadershipPodcast/featured Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 #Leadership #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo lozo@lifeoflozo....

Guest Interview: Adrian Gostick & Chester Elton - Best-Selling Authors 12.05.2021

Adrian Gostick & Chester Elton - Best-Selling Authors Buy Adrian and Chester's Book here: https://anxietyatworkbook.com/ #BeABetterLeader #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hacking-your-leadership-podcast--4805674/support .

Ep 243: Are you doing the right things with your results? 10.05.2021

Results are important. We all know it. But some leaders use their results to do good while others use them poorly. #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo #BeABetterLeader YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/HackingYourLeadershipPodcast/featured Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 #Leadership #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeO...

Thoughtful Thursdays: Why is delivering feedback so hard? 06.05.2021

Does the thought of delivering feedback make you anxious? On this week's #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Chris talks about things you can do to make these conversations go much more smoothly. YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/HackingYourLeadershipPodcast/featured Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 #Leadership #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLoz...

Guest Interview: Jim Harter - Author, Chief Data Scientist at Gallup 05.05.2021

Jim Harter - Author, Chief Data Scientist at Gallup Buy Jim's Book here: https://www.amazon.com/Wellbeing-at-Work-Jim-Clifton/dp/1595622411 #BeABetterLeader #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hacking-your-leadership-podcast--4805674/support .

Ep 242: What are we gaining and losing by going remote? 03.05.2021

Some companies are returning to physical offices while others will be permanently remote. But is one of those objectively better than the other? #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo #BeABetterLeader YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/HackingYourLeadershipPodcast/featured Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 #Leadership #HackingYourLeadership #St...

Thoughtful Thursday: What is your one sentence definition of leadership? 29.04.2021

What is your one sentence definition of leadership? On this week's #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Lorenzo shares his thoughts on why this question is so important. YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/HackingYourLeadershipPodcast/featured Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 #Leadership #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo lozo@lifeoflozo.com chris...

Ep 241: Are you a leader or a therapist? 26.04.2021

Does it seem like a larger part of your job recently has been spent in the mental health space with your employees? #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo #BeABetterLeader YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/HackingYourLeadershipPodcast/featured Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 #Leadership #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #Life...

Thoughtful Thursdays: What does it mean to be a 'messy' leader? 22.04.2021

Are you a messy leader? On this week's #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Chris talks about the importance of embracing this in 2021. Entrepreneur Article by Jerry Connor: https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/368187 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/HackingYourLeadershipPodcast/featured Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 #Leadership #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagement...

Ep 240: Learning to Learn Part 4 of 4 19.04.2021

Discussing Erika Andersen's article "Learning to Learn" from Harvard Business Review. Link to article: https://hbr.org/2016/03/learning-to-learn #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo #BeABetterLeader YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/HackingYourLeadershipPodcast/featured Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 #Leadership #HackingYourLeadership #St...

Thoughtful Thursdays: Why you think you're right - even when you are wrong. 15.04.2021

Do you defend your ideas or are you curious when others question them? On this week's #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Lorenzo shares his thoughts on a TedTalk shared by Patron Julie Diaz. Video Link: http://t.ted.com/2ary037 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/HackingYourLeadershipPodcast/featured Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 #Leadership #HackingYourLeadership #Sta...

Guest Interview: Heather R. Younger - Best-Selling Author & Speaker 14.04.2021

Heather R. Younger - Best-Selling Author & Speaker Buy Heather's Book here: http://theartofcaringleadership.com/ #BeABetterLeader #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hacking-your-leadership-podcast--4805674/support .

Ep 239: Learning to Learn Part 3 of 4 12.04.2021

Discussing Erika Andersen's article "Learning to Learn" from Harvard Business Review. Link to article: https://hbr.org/2016/03/learning-to-learn #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo #BeABetterLeader YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/HackingYourLeadershipPodcast/featured Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 #Leadership #HackingYourLeadership #St...

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