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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Jul 31, 2025

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Episodes

Ep 218: The 7 Most Important Leadership Lessons of 2020, Part 1 of 7 16.11.2020

As we go through the 2020 Holiday Season, we'll address the seven most important leadership lessons of the year in more compressed episodes.  #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo #BeABetterLeader #LeadershipLessons #Holiday2020 HYL has made the Top 30 Leadership podcast list! Check it out here. Hacking Your Leadership Website Hacking Your Leadership Instagram Leadership Me...

Thoughtful Thursdays: What does "assume positive intent" mean to you? 12.11.2020

We have all heard the phrase, "assume positive intent" but it can mean different things to different people. On this week's #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Lorenzo discusses a LinkedIn Post from Mercer Smith-Looper. Assume Positive Intent post LinkedIn Profile: Mercer Smith-Looper Check out our suggested Leadership Books and Podcast Gear: HYL Suggestions Buy Lorenzo's leadership book here: Vision, C...

Ep 217: Five Lies Leaders Tell Themselves, Part 5 of 5 09.11.2020

We're all capable of telling ourselves little white lies that allow us to feel better about a decision or a leadership style. For five episodes, we'll be discussing some of the most common ones and how they'll impact your relationships with your people.  #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo #BeABetterLeader HYL has made the Top 30 Leadership podcast list! Check it out here...

Thoughtful Thursdays: Are you ready to be coached? 05.11.2020

Are you ready to become a better leader by having someone coach you? On this week's #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Lorenzo discusses an article from HBR.org that discusses what you can do to be ready to be a better learner. HBR.org Article Check out our suggested Leadership Books and Podcast Gear: HYL Suggestions Buy Lorenzo's leadership book here: Vision, Clarity, Support: A Leadership Crash Cours...

Ep 216: Five Lies Leaders Tell Themselves, Part 4 of 5 02.11.2020

We're all capable of telling ourselves little white lies that allow us to feel better about a decision or a leadership style. For five episodes, we'll be discussing some of the most common ones and how they'll impact your relationships with your people.  #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo #BeABetterLeader HYL has made the Top 30 Leadership podcast list! Check it out here...

Thoughtful Thursdays: Do your people have the new skills they need to continue doing their jobs? 29.10.2020

Many jobs today look very different than they did last year. On this week's #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Chris discusses the role of leaders in making sure their people have the skills needed to continue doing these jobs. Check out our suggested Leadership Books and Podcast Gear: HYL Suggestions Buy Lorenzo's leadership book here: Vision, Clarity, Support: A Leadership Crash Course on the 3 Pilla...

Ep 215: Five Lies Leaders Tell Themselves, Part 3 of 5 26.10.2020

We're all capable of telling ourselves little white lies that allow us to feel better about a decision or a leadership style. For five episodes, we'll be discussing some of the most common ones and how they'll impact your relationships with your people.  #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo #BeABetterLeader HYL has made the Top 30 Leadership podcast list! Check it out here...

Thoughtful Thursdays: Is "How are you doing?" a good enough question? 22.10.2020

Are you asking the right questions to build better relationships with your team? On this week's #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Lorenzo discusses an article from Business Insider that offers questions to ask your people that will help build trust and connection. Business Insider Article Check out our suggested Leadership Books and Podcast Gear: HYL Suggestions Buy Lorenzo's leadership book here: Vis...

Ep 214: Five Lies Leaders Tell Themselves, Part 2 of 5 19.10.2020

We're all capable of telling ourselves little white lies that allow us to feel better about a decision or a leadership style. For five episodes, we'll be discussing some of the most common ones and how they'll impact your relationships with your people.  #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo #BeABetterLeader HYL has made the Top 30 Leadership podcast list! Check it out here...

Thoughtful Thursdays: Help your people vote. 15.10.2020

The voting process has changed due to COVID-19. On this week's #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Chris discusses the role of a leader in helping their people participate in the process. Check out our suggested Leadership Books and Podcast Gear: HYL Suggestions Buy Lorenzo's leadership book here: Vision, Clarity, Support: A Leadership Crash Course on the 3 Pillars of Success #Leadership #HackingYourLea...

Guest Interview: Robert Rosenberg - Author, 35yr CEO of Dunkin Donuts 14.10.2020

Robert Rosenberg - Author, 35yr CEO of Dunkin Donuts Robert's Amazon #1 Bestselling New Book: https://www.amazon.com/Around-Corner-World-Lessons-Learned/dp/1400220483/ #BeABetterLeader #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo Hacking Your Leadership Website Hacking Your Leadership Instagram Leadership Memes Twitter Stark Engagement Consulting Life Of Lozo Become a supporter of...

Ep 213: Five Lies Leaders Tell Themselves, Part 1 of 5 12.10.2020

We're all capable of telling ourselves little white lies that allow us to feel better about a decision or a leadership style. For five episodes, we'll be discussing some of the most common ones and how they'll impact your relationships with your people.  #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo #BeABetterLeader HYL has made the Top 30 Leadership podcast list! Check it out here...

Thoughtful Thursdays: Take full advantage of free learning. 08.10.2020

Have you been staying up to speed on your self development? On this week's #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Lorenzo discusses some free learning materials he found on LinkedIn Learning. Free LinkedIn Learning Check out our suggested Leadership Books and Podcast Gear: HYL Suggestions Buy Lorenzo's leadership book here: Vision, Clarity, Support: A Leadership Crash Course on the 3 Pillars of Success #Le...

Ep 212: Are the people around you helping you accomplish your goals or holding you back? 05.10.2020

You will inevitably adopt the values of the people with whom you spend the most time. If you have career aspirations, it's important you're aware of this when you decide who you'll spend time with at work.  #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo #BeABetterLeader HYL has made the Top 30 Leadership podcast list! Check it out here. Hacking Your Leadership Website Hacking Your L...

Thoughtful Thursdays:How do you know when it's safe to break the rules? 01.10.2020

Some people have a natural inclination to want to challenge rules that don't make sense. On this week's #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Chris discusses how leaders can ground those decisions in the right context to ensure the decisions are right. Check out our suggested Leadership Books and Podcast Gear: HYL Suggestions Buy Lorenzo's leadership book here: Vision, Clarity, Support: A Leadership Crash...

Ep 211: Putting out fires versus allowing your employees to, potentially, burn. 28.09.2020

When is it appropriate to embrace a learning opportunity for your people? When is it appropriate to jump in and solve the problem instead?  #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo #BeABetterLeader HYL has made the Top 30 Leadership podcast list! Check it out here. Hacking Your Leadership Website Hacking Your Leadership Instagram Leadership Memes Twitter Stark Engagement Consu...

Thoughtful Thursdays: Why seeing yourself as a life-long learner makes your team better. 24.09.2020

Have you noticed that some of the best people in their field are constantly learning from others? On this week's #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Lorenzo discusses a video sent to him sharing Kevin Durants initial feelings of finding out Steve Nash was his new coach. Kevin Durant Video Shared by listener Jay Keel Check out our suggested Leadership Books and Podcast Gear: HYL Suggestions Buy Lorenzo's...

Guest Series: Vic Martinez - Founder Brandcrumbs Podcasting and Influencing 23.09.2020

Vic Martinez - Founder, Brandcrumbs Podcasting and Influencing Vic's LinkedIn Link to Doing Business As podcast  #BeABetterLeader #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo Hacking Your Leadership Website Hacking Your Leadership Instagram Leadership Memes Twitter Stark Engagement Consulting Life Of Lozo Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hacking...

Ep 210: Are you aligned with your team? Does that make you rigid on process? 21.09.2020

No leadership team functions well if every person just does whatever they want. So alignment with your peers is imperative. But, taken too far, an unwavering rigidity on processes can lead to negative outcomes as well. How do you balance these things? #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo #BeABetterLeader HYL has made the Top 30 Leadership podcast list! Check it out here. H...

Thoughtful Thursdays: Are your employees coping with this ok? 17.09.2020

Coronavirus has caused us all to consider our own mortality. On this week's #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Chris discusses the necessary element of compassion when leading those who are afraid. Check out our suggested Leadership Books and Podcast Gear: HYL Suggestions Buy Lorenzo's leadership book here: Vision, Clarity, Support: A Leadership Crash Course on the 3 Pillars of Success #Leadership #Hac...

Ep 209: What are the constants we can anchor to long after COVID? Part 5 of 5 14.09.2020

COVID-19 is changing the way we do so many things. Things we were accustomed to for years or even decades are going away, never to return. But not everything. For five episodes we'll discuss the things that you should get good at because COVID isn't going to kill them. #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo #BeABetterLeader HYL has made the Top 30 Leadership podcast list! Ch...

Thoughtful Thursdays: Are all rules supposed to be followed? 10.09.2020

Rules are written with the best of intentions. But what happens when the spirit of the rule is at odds with the words themselves? On this week's #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Chris discusses the role of a leader in wading through the ambiguity of new rules. Check out our suggested Leadership Books and Podcast Gear: HYL Suggestions Buy Lorenzo's leadership book here: Vision, Clarity, Support: A Lea...

Ep 208: What are the constants we can anchor to long after COVID? Part 4 of 5 07.09.2020

COVID-19 is changing the way we do so many things. Things we were accustomed to for years or even decades are going away, never to return. But not everything. For five episodes we'll discuss the things that you should get good at because COVID isn't going to kill them. #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo #BeABetterLeader HYL has made the Top 30 Leadership podcast list! Ch...

Thoughtful Thursdays: Stop training your people in skills they'll never use. 03.09.2020

Are you wasting time training skills that will be irrelevant soon? On this week's #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Lorenzo discusses and article by Mary Baker about training and skill-building for the future. Article by Mary Baker Check out our suggested Leadership Books and Podcast Gear: HYL Suggestions Buy Lorenzo's leadership book here: Vision, Clarity, Support: A Leadership Crash Course on the 3...

Ep 207: What are the constants we can anchor to long after COVID? Part 3 of 5 31.08.2020

COVID-19 is changing the way we do so many things. Things we were accustomed to for years or even decades are going away, never to return. But not everything. For five episodes we'll discuss the things that you should get good at because COVID isn't going to kill them. #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo #BeABetterLeader HYL has made the Top 30 Leadership podcast list! Ch...

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