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

Episodes

Thoughtful Thursdays: Take advantage of FREE learning. 18.06.2020 1:13

Are you aware of the free learning modules online? On this week's #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Lorenzo shares his thoughts on continuing your learning and shares some cost-free modules that are currently online. Unconscious Bias, with Stacey Gordon, founder and CEO of Rework Work Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging, with Pat Wadors, chief talent officer at ServiceNow Confronting Bias: Thriving Ac...

Talent Tuesday: People don't have relationships with teams. 16.06.2020 5:25

On this episode, Chris discusses why you should stop using team mailboxes. Take our short survey at www.hackingyourleadership.com/survey Check out our suggested Leadership Books and Podcast Gear: HYL Suggestions #BeABetterLeader #Leadership #LinkedIn #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo lozo@lifeoflozo.com chris@starkengagement.com Hacking Your Leadership Website Hacking Y...

Ep 196: Seven Dysfunctional Patterns in Workplaces - Part 4 of 7 15.06.2020 22:50

Part 4 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: Cy Wakeman 12.06.2020 2:03

On this week's #PayItForward episode, Lorenzo thanks Cy Wakeman for her content and great leadership podcast! Click here for her LinkedIn Profile: Cy Wakeman Click here for No Ego Podcast: No Ego Podcast Feedspot Leadership Podcast Ranks Check out our suggested Leadership Books and Podcast Gear: HYL Suggestions #BeABetterLeader #Leadership #LinkedIn #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsultin...

Thoughtful Thursdays: Maintaining a connection to your culture. 11.06.2020 4:14

What are your employees worried about right now? On this week's #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Chris discusses how leaders can cultivate some stability in the lives of 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 Series: Mario Arace - Founder, Elevate Others! & Keynote Speaker 10.06.2020 4:44

Mario Arace - Founder, Elevate Others! & Keynote Speaker Link to Mario's podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/elevate-others-the-movement/id1515399411 #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...

Talent Tuesday: Is it time to revisit your hiring practices? 09.06.2020 3:28

On this episode, Chris discusses a way for every leader to make a difference. Take our short survey at www.hackingyourleadership.com/survey Check out our suggested Leadership Books and Podcast Gear: HYL Suggestions #BeABetterLeader #Leadership #LinkedIn #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo lozo@lifeoflozo.com chris@starkengagement.com Hacking Your Leadership Website Hackin...

Ep 195: Seven Dysfunctional Patterns in Workplaces - Part 3 of 7 08.06.2020 20:41

Part 3 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: Madison Butler 05.06.2020 1:49

On this week's #PayItForward episode, Lorenzo thanks Madison Butler for her content and no BS authenticity! Click here for her LinkedIn Profile: Madison Butler Feedspot Leadership Podcast Ranks Check out our suggested Leadership Books and Podcast Gear: HYL Suggestions #BeABetterLeader #Leadership #LinkedIn #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo lozo@lifeoflozo.com chris@star...

Thoughtful Thursdays: We need Leadership Courage. 04.06.2020 1:51

Are you a leader who has courage? On this week's #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Lorenzo shares his thoughts on leadership courage and the need for all of us to take action to eliminate the systemic racism that has been a part of the U.S. Check out our suggested Leadership Books and Podcast Gear: HYL Suggestions Buy Lorenzo's leadership book here: Vision, Clarity, Support: A Leadership Crash Course...

Talent Tuesday: The most important job you'll ever have as a leader. 02.06.2020 4:30

On this episode, Chris discusses the events of the final week of May 2020 and an inherent part of the human condition. Take our short survey at www.hackingyourleadership.com/survey Check out our suggested Leadership Books and Podcast Gear: HYL Suggestions #BeABetterLeader #Leadership #LinkedIn #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo lozo@lifeoflozo.com chris@starkengagement.c...

Ep 194: Seven Dysfunctional Patterns in Workplaces - Part 2 of 7 01.06.2020 19:07

Part 2 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: Liz Lewis 29.05.2020 1:59

On this week's #PayItForward episode, Lorenzo thanks Liz Lewis for her content and awesome leadership memes! Click here for her LinkedIn Profile: Liz Lewis Feedspot Leadership Podcast Ranks Check out our suggested Leadership Books and Podcast Gear: HYL Suggestions #BeABetterLeader #Leadership #LinkedIn #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo lozo@lifeoflozo.com chris@starkeng...

Thoughtful Thursdays: The value of time. 28.05.2020 4:28

Are you aware of just how little time we have? On this week's #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Chris shares his thoughts on the trade-offs people make with their time. 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 #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEng...

Guest Interview: Patrick Metzger - Professional EOS Implementer 27.05.2020 22:38

Patrick Metzger - Professional EOS Implementer, Coach & Speaker Link to Patrick's website: https://www.patrick-metzger.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/podc...

Talent Tuesday: Your words matter. Choose them wisely. 26.05.2020 4:09

On this episode, Chris discusses how leaders tend to focus more heavily on the strategy they need to execute rather than the words they use to communicate the strategy. Take our short survey at www.hackingyourleadership.com/survey Check out our suggested Leadership Books and Podcast Gear: HYL Suggestions #BeABetterLeader #Leadership #LinkedIn #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #Life...

Ep 193: Seven Dysfunctional Patterns in Workplaces - Part 1 of 7 25.05.2020 19:55

Part 1 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: Shawna Newsome 22.05.2020 2:34

On this week's #PayItForward episode, Lorenzo thanks Shawna Newsome for her content and positive attitude during these unprecedented times! Click here for her LinkedIn Profile: Shawna Newsome Feedspot Leadership Podcast Ranks Check out our suggested Leadership Books and Podcast Gear: HYL Suggestions #BeABetterLeader #Leadership #LinkedIn #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLoz...

Thoughtful Thursdays: Be ready to help your people find jobs. 21.05.2020 1:37

Are you ready to help your people find jobs? On this week's #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Lorenzo shares his thoughts on how leadership will matter as people and their families search for work. 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 #Ha...

Talent Tuesday: Getting back to basics. 19.05.2020 3:46

On this episode, Chris discusses how leaders can use this time of transition to recommit to all the things that are important to their people. Take our short survey at www.hackingyourleadership.com/survey Check out our suggested Leadership Books and Podcast Gear: HYL Suggestions #BeABetterLeader #Leadership #LinkedIn #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo lozo@lifeoflozo.com...

Ep 192: Are you sacrificing results in the name of teamwork? 18.05.2020 18:30

It's going to change. Leaders will make the difference between positive and negative change though. Link to HBR Article: https://hbr.org/2020/05/dont-let-teamwork-get-in-the-way-of-agility #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo #BeABetterLeader HYL has made the Top 30 Leadership podcast list! Check it out here. Hacking Your Leadership Website Hacking Your Leadership Instagra...

Pay It Forward Friday: Siobhan McHale 15.05.2020 1:56

On this week's #PayItForward episode, Lorenzo thanks Siobhan McHale for her content and thoughts on Culture! Click here for her LinkedIn Profile: Siobhan McHale Interview Article Leadership Survey Feedspot Leadership Podcast Ranks Check out our suggested Leadership Books and Podcast Gear: HYL Suggestions #BeABetterLeader #Leadership #LinkedIn #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #Life...

Thoughtful Thursdays: Do you believe in luck? 14.05.2020 3:46

Do you believe in luck? On this week's #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Chris discusses why many people have poor relationship with luck. 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 #BeABetterLeader #Leadership #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsul...

Guest Interview: Alain Hunkins - Bestselling Author & Managing Director of Hunkins Leadership Group 13.05.2020 38:22

Alain Hunkins - Bestselling Author & Managing Director of Hunkins Leadership Group Alain's Book: https://www.alainhunkins.com/cracking-the-leadership-code #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 podcas...

Talent Tuesday: Is work-from-home burnout a thing? 12.05.2020 4:20

On this episode, Chris discusses why some people might be overwhelmed working remotely and unlikely to say anything about it. Take our short survey at www.hackingyourleadership.com/survey Check out our suggested Leadership Books and Podcast Gear: HYL Suggestions #BeABetterLeader #Leadership #LinkedIn #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo lozo@lifeoflozo.com chris@starkengag...