Chris Stark and Lorenzo Flores

Hacking Your Leadership Podcast

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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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Thoughtful Thursdays: Are you making the most out of life's disruptions? 27.08.2020 1:49

Are you prepared for and moving through life's planned and unplanned disruptions? On this week's #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Lorenzo shares a clip from All Things Considered and author Bruce Feiler. Bruce Feiler Interview Life Is In The Transitions: Mastering Change At Any Age Book Check out our suggested Leadership Books and Podcast Gear: HYL Suggestions Buy Lorenzo's leadership book here: Visi...

Ep 206: What are the constants we can anchor to long after COVID? Part 2 of 5 24.08.2020 22:04

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: What does it mean to actually support your people? 20.08.2020 3:36

When employees feel unsupported, they're often wrong. But that doesn't matter when it comes to their engagement. On this week's #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Chris discusses how leaders can make sure their employees always feel supported, even if the answer sometimes need to be 'no.' Check out our suggested Leadership Books and Podcast Gear: HYL Suggestions Buy Lorenzo's leadership book here: Vis...

Ep 205: What are the constants we can anchor to long after COVID? Part 1 of 5 17.08.2020 17:52

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 the next 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...

Thoughtful Thursdays: How do you explain what made you a leader? 13.08.2020 1:46

Have you ever considered how you explain your leadership origin story? On this week's #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Lorenzo references an article on Harvard Business Review that makes you consider how you explain how you became a leader and what that means today. What's Your Leadership Origin Story article Check out our suggested Leadership Books and Podcast Gear: HYL Suggestions Buy Lorenzo's...

Guest Interview: Peter Kozodoy - Author, Inc. 5000 Entrepreneur and TEDx Speaker 12.08.2020 48:16

Peter Kozodoy - Author, Inc. 5000 Entrepreneur and TEDx Speaker Peter's Amazon #1 Bestselling New Book: https://www.amazon.com/Honest-Greatness-Greatest-Leaders-Honesty/ #BeABetterLeader #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo Hacking Your Leadership Website Hacking Your Leadership Instagram Leadership Memes Twitter Stark Engagement Consulting Life Of Lozo Become a supporter...

Ep 204: Is your apprehension of a post-pandemic world preventing you from leading in the way your people need? 10.08.2020 21:04

Some of the things we used to do will never return. Is your hope that they will return stopping you from figuring out how to lead in the new world? #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 Engageme...

Thoughtful Thursdays:Are you promoting autonomy within your team? 06.08.2020 2:39

The way employees are motivated has changed over the years. On this week's #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Chris discusses why increasing a feeling of autonomy can help a team find motivation to perform. 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 #Leade...

Leadership Roundtable: Dan Cockerell 05.08.2020 26:27

Welcome to the Hacking Your Leadership - Leadership Roundtable. On this episode, Lorenzo sits down with former-VP of Walt Disney Company, Dan Cockerell to discuss building great culture. Dan's Website 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 #L...

Ep 203: Can you change your employees' behavior without even telling them you want to see a change? 03.08.2020 20:32

Sometimes just telling employees to do something different can lead to quiet disengagement and stubbornness. But what if you could make those changes happen without ever telling your people they need to change their behavior? #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo #BeABetterLeader HYL has made the Top 30 Leadership podcast list! Check it out here. Hacking Your Leadership Web...

Thoughtful Thursdays: Leading those with more experience. 30.07.2020 6:25

Have you ever had to lead someone that may have more experience than you? On this week's #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Lorenzo answers a listener question and provides his advice on how to lead people with extensive experience. 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...

Guest Interview: Rob Chesnut - Former Chief Ethics Officer, Airbnb 29.07.2020 47:19

Rob Chesnut - Former Chief Ethics Officer, Airbnb Rob's Bestselling New Book: https://www.amazon.com/Intentional-Integrity-Companies-Ethical-Revolution/dp/1250239702/ #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 202: How should you react if one of your employees believes they're being mistreated by a customer? 27.07.2020 20:55

People can be jerks. Sometimes they can take their frustrations out on you or your people. Are there lines that can't be crossed? Are there times when you should take the customer's word over your own employee's? #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo #BeABetterLeader HYL has made the Top 30 Leadership podcast list! Check it out here. Hacking Your Leadership Website Hacking...

Thoughtful Thursdays: Are you communicating enough with your employees? 23.07.2020 3:49

Employees are worried. They're anxious. On this week's #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Chris discusses a leader's responsibility to do everything they can to minimize these things. 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 #HackingYourLeade...

Ep 201: Is leadership a set of skills you can actually practice? 20.07.2020 19:01

Some people appear to be naturally better at leading than others. But can the skills of a great leader be taught? Can they be practiced? Are the consequences of making a mistake career-ending? #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo #BeABetterLeader HYL has made the Top 30 Leadership podcast list! Check it out here. Hacking Your Leadership Website Hacking Your Leadership Inst...

Thought Thursdays: Diversity is not enough. The environment must want it. 16.07.2020 1:34

Diversity in the workplace is a hot topic? On this week's #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Lorenzo shares his thoughts on an article he read and the fact that being diverse is not enough. 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 Course on the 3 Pillars of Success #Leade...

Ep 200: What do you do when one of your employees becomes emotional at work? 13.07.2020 20:44

There's a lot going on in the world right now and it can be too much for some people to handle. What is your responsibility as a leader when it comes to helping employees through it? #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 Lead...

Thoughtful Thursdays: We're drawn to heroes. 09.07.2020 4:51

All companies and all teams have limited resources. On this week's #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Chris discusses a leader's role in deciding where those resources should be spent. 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 #HackingYourLeade...

Ep 199: Seven Dysfunctional Patterns in Workplaces - Part 7 of 7 06.07.2020 20:05

Part 7 of 7. Discussing the Seven Dysfunctional Patterns in Workplaces as profiled in "The Insider's Guide to Culture Change by Siobhan McHale Link to Siobhan's book: https://www.amazon.com/Insiders-Guide-Culture-Change-Workplace/dp/1400214653/ #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo #BeABetterLeader HYL has made the Top 30 Leadership podcast list! Check it out here. Hacking...

Thoughtful Thursdays: Leading in a crisis. 02.07.2020 2:08

Are you considering how to leads during this crisis? On this week's #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Lorenzo shares his thoughts on an article he read and the advice these shared about leading during a crisis. 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 Course on the 3 Pil...

Ep 198: Seven Dysfunctional Patterns in Workplaces - Part 6 of 7 29.06.2020 19:32

Part 6 of 7. Discussing the Seven Dysfunctional Patterns in Workplaces as profiled in "The Insider's Guide to Culture Change by Siobhan McHale Link to Siobhan's book: https://www.amazon.com/Insiders-Guide-Culture-Change-Workplace/dp/1400214653/ #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo #BeABetterLeader HYL has made the Top 30 Leadership podcast list! Check it out here. Hacking...

Thoughtful Thursdays: The role of a leader in removing anxiety. 25.06.2020 5:15

What's the difference between an anxious person and one who isn't? On this week's #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Chris discusses a leader's role in reducing anxiety in their people. 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 #HackingYourLead...

Guest Interview: Lina Graves - Founder & Chief Culture Officer, Culture ConNext 24.06.2020 44:01

Lina Graves - Founder & Chief Culture Officer, Culture ConNext Lina's Website: https://www.cultureconnext.com/ #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 197: Seven Dysfunctional Patterns in Workplaces - Part 5 of 7 22.06.2020 19:41

Part 5 of 7. Discussing the Seven Dysfunctional Patterns in Workplaces as profiled in "The Insider's Guide to Culture Change by Siobhan McHale Link to Siobhan's book: https://www.amazon.com/Insiders-Guide-Culture-Change-Workplace/dp/1400214653/ #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo #BeABetterLeader HYL has made the Top 30 Leadership podcast list! Check it out here. Hacking...

Pay it Forward Friday: Colin Mulholland 19.06.2020 1:52

On this week's #PayItForward episode, Lorenzo thanks Colin Mulholland for his content and great thoughts on change management! Click here for her LinkedIn Profile: Colin Mulholland Feedspot Leadership Podcast Ranks Check out our suggested Leadership Books and Podcast Gear: HYL Suggestions #BeABetterLeader #Leadership #LinkedIn #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo lozo@life...