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

Ep 191: How will your culture change as you return to work? 11.05.2020 18:12

It's going to change. Leaders will make the difference between positive and negative change though. Link to HBR Worksheet: https://www.slideshare.net/secret/N167jRHWCCriJ #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 Meme...

Pay It Forward Friday: Dan Cockerell 08.05.2020 2:06

On this week's #PayItForward episode, Lorenzo thanks Dan Cockerell for his content and amazing podcast! Thanks to listener Vic Martinez for the reference! Click here for his LinkedIn Profile: Dan Cockerell Book Pre-order Leadership Survey Feedspot Leadership Podcast Ranks Check out our suggested Leadership Books and Podcast Gear: HYL Suggestions #BeABetterLeader #Leadership #LinkedIn #HackingYourL...

Thoughtful Thursdays: Can people be systemized? 07.05.2020 2:28

Is systemizing the best way to approach leading people? On this week's #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Lorenzo shares his thoughts on systemizing and the Kaizen business philosophy. 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...

Talent Tuesday: Building your personal brand. 05.05.2020 3:01

On this episode, Chris discusses why your personal brand is so important and how you can define 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@starkengagement.com Hacking Your Lea...

Ep 190: Are you turning your remote work environment into a surveillance state? 04.05.2020 20:19

Discussing the steps some leaders are taking to make sure their teams are productive. #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 Consulting Life Of Lozo Become a supporter of this podcast:...

Pay It Forward Friday: Tara Furiani 01.05.2020 2:46

On this week's #PayItForward episode, Lorenzo thanks Tara Furiani for her content and keeping it unfiltered and honest! Click here for his LinkedIn Profile: Tara Furiani Leadership Survey Feedspot Leadership Podcast Ranks Check out our suggested Leadership Books and Podcast Gear: HYL Suggestions #BeABetterLeader #Leadership #LinkedIn #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo lo...

Thoughtful Thursdays: Wait, can you over innovate? 30.04.2020 2:27

Is it possible to innovate too much? On this week's #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Lorenzo shares his thoughts on innovation and making sure to stay the course when it comes to leading your 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...

Guest Interview: John Eades - Author & CEO of LearnLoft 29.04.2020 39:26

John Eades - Author & CEO of LearnLoft John's Book: https://buildingthebestbook.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-your-leadership-podcast--48...

Talent Tuesday: What sets great HR leaders apart from good HR leaders? 28.04.2020 4:48

On this episode, Chris discusses the habits of HR leaders that make them the best in their field. Download the audio version of Lorenzo's book free at www.hackingyourleadership.com Check out our suggested Leadership Books and Podcast Gear: HYL Suggestions #BeABetterLeader #Leadership #LinkedIn #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo lozo@lifeoflozo.com chris@starkengagement.c...

Ep 189: Are your decisions in crisis for the short term or the long term? 27.04.2020 20:45

Discussing how some leaders prioritize short term outcomes and some prioritize long term outcomes. #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 Consulting Life Of Lozo Become a supporter of...

Pay It Forward Friday: John D. Saunders 24.04.2020 2:02

On this week's #PayItForward episode, Lorenzo thanks John D Saunders for his content and for providing so much free value to everyone. Click here for his LinkedIn Profile: John D Saunders John's Instagram Free Google Doc Info Feedspot Leadership Podcast Ranks Check out our suggested Leadership Books and Podcast Gear: HYL Suggestions #BeABetterLeader #Leadership #LinkedIn #HackingYourLeadership #St...

Thoughtful Thursdays: We live in a small world. 23.04.2020 5:44

How do you treat people when you believe they have nothing to offer you? On this week's #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Chris discusses the lasting power of impressions and relationships. 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 #Leade...

Guest Series: Alain Hunkins - Author and Managing Director, Hunkins Leadership Group 22.04.2020 12:24

Alain Hunkins - Author and Managing Director, Hunkins Leadership Group Link to Alain's site:https://www.crackingtheleadershipcode.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.spreake...

Talent Tuesday: Are you currently looking for a job? 21.04.2020 4:03

On this episode, Chris lays out how to make yourself a more viable candidate for employment during these difficult times. 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 Your Leadership...

Ep 188: How do you lead when the process hasn't been invented yet? 20.04.2020 20:09

Discussing why some leaders seem to want to wait for someone else to tell them the way forward. Link to Adam Grant's LinkedIn post: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/adammgrant_in-crisis-leadership-is-not-waiting-downplaying-activity-6657280606738661376-ppzC #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo #BeABetterLeader HYL has made the Top 30 Leadership podcast list! Check it out he...

Pay it Forward Friday: Matt Ville 17.04.2020 2:14

On this week's #PayItForwardFriday episode, Lorenzo thanks Matt Ville for his content, optimism and being a sneaker head . Click here for his LinkedIn Profile: Matt Ville Feedspot Leadership Podcast Ranks Check out our suggested Leadership Books and Podcast Gear: HYL Suggestions #BeABetterLeader #Leadership #LinkedIn #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo lozo@lifeoflozo.com...

Thoughtful Thursdays: Moving through different emotional stages 16.04.2020 4:12

The first time you heard you were getting some time off due to COVID-19 were you excited? So were a lot of people. On this week's #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Chris discusses the responsibility of leaders in recognizing the different emotional stages employees might be going through right now. Check out our suggested Leadership Books and Podcast Gear: HYL Suggestions Buy Lorenzo's leadership book...

Talent Tuesday: Toxic Positivity 14.04.2020 3:30

On this episode, Chris discusses why some leaders may be pushing their people away with their positivity. 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 Your Leadership Instagram Leader...

Ep 187: Are you suddenly leading a remote-work team for the first time? 13.04.2020 21:23

Discussing how leaders can keep their teams engaged and productive if they're suddenly working remotely. #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 Consulting Life Of Lozo Become a support...

Pay It Forward Friday: Courtney Ramsey 10.04.2020 2:17

On this week's #PayItForwardFriday episode, Lorenzo thanks Courtney Ramsey for her content and fantastic article on leading during a pandemic. Click here for his LinkedIn Profile: Courtney Ramsey Leading During a Pandemic article Feedspot Leadership Podcast Ranks Check out our suggested Leadership Books and Podcast Gear: HYL Suggestions #BeABetterLeader #Leadership #LinkedIn #HackingYourLeadership...

Thoughtful Thursdays: Sharpen your leadership platform. 09.04.2020 2:18

Are you taking the time to sharpen your leadership platform? On this week's #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Lorenzo shares his thoughts on the taking the time to consider yourself as a leader and spending time getting better for your people. Podbean Live Show Check out our suggested Leadership Books and Podcast Gear: HYL Suggestions Buy Lorenzo's leadership book here: Vision, Clarity, Support: A Lea...

Guest Series: Lina Graves - President & Chief Culture Officer, Culture ConNext 08.04.2020 11:05

Lina Graves - President & Chief Culture Officer, Culture ConNext Link to Lina's site: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/hac...

Talent Tuesday: Lowering the status gap between you and your employees. 07.04.2020 5:13

On this episode, Chris discusses why many leaders fail at reducing the status gap between themselves and their people. 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 Your Leadership Ins...

Ep 186: Why are some leaders better than others in times of crisis? 06.04.2020 20:00

Discussing why times of crisis seem to bring out the best (or worst) in some leaders. #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 Consulting Life Of Lozo Become a supporter of this podcast:...

Pay It Forward Friday: Vincent Phamvan 03.04.2020 2:04

On this week's #PayItForwardFriday episode, Lorenzo thanks Vincent Phamvan for his founding of the #HopeSummit and willingness to help others. Click here for his LinkedIn Profile: Vincent Phamvan #HopeSummit Link Feedspot Leadership Podcast Ranks Check out our suggested Leadership Books and Podcast Gear: HYL Suggestions #BeABetterLeader #Leadership #LinkedIn #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagement...