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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Talent Tuesday: Leading a multi-generational team. 25.02.2020 3:24

On this episode, Chris discusses how leaders can better meet different generations where they are. 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 Leadership Me...

Ep 180: What kind of leader are you seen as on social media? 24.02.2020 19:31

Discussing the responsibility of leaders to have a presence on social media that properly represents them. #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 suppo...

Pay It Forward Friday: Rachel Williamson 21.02.2020 2:14

On this week's #PayItForwardFriday episode, Lorenzo thanks Rachel Williamson for her great website and amazing content dedicated to helping leaders in retail. Click here for LinkedIn Profile: Rachel Williamson RunningGreatStores.com Feedspot Leadership Podcast Ranks Check out our suggested Leadership Books and Podcast Gear: HYL Suggestions #BeABetterLeader #Leadership #LinkedIn #HackingYourLeaders...

Thoughtful Thursdays: You need to be compatible before you'll be valued. 20.02.2020 3:45

Many people go through the application process for a new job in the wrong way. On this #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Chris discusses why a mindset shift is needed. #BeABetterLeader #Leadership #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo lozo@lifeoflozo.com chris@starkengagement.com Hacking Your Leadership Website Hacking Your Leadership Instagram Leadership Memes Twitter Stark En...

Talent Tuesday: Actually developing your employees. 18.02.2020 3:01

On this episode, Chris discusses why many leaders fail at the process of career development for their employees. 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...

Ep 179: Do the behaviors of your people align with the results on paper? 17.02.2020 19:19

Are your efforts in spirit of the scorecard actually hurting the employee and customer experience? #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: Nick Gallo 14.02.2020 3:17

On this week's #PayItForwardFriday episode, Lorenzo thanks Nick Gallo for his complete transparency and sharing an example of his commitment to quality leadership. Click here for LinkedIn Profile:Nick Gallo Exit Interview Video Feedspot Leadership Podcast Ranks Check out our suggested Leadership Books and Podcast Gear: HYL Suggestions #BeABetterLeader #Leadership #LinkedIn #HackingYourLeadership #...

Thoughtful Thursdays: Ask simple questions to understand how your people think. 13.02.2020 2:04

How would you describe the culture of this company? On this week's #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Lorenzo shares his thoughts on a video by Brent Gleeson on how to know if someone is a good fit for your company. Video Link 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 Pillar...

Guest Series: Kim Ades - President & Founder, Frame of Mind Coaching 12.02.2020 6:16

Kim Ades - President & Founder, Frame of Mind Coaching Link to Kim's website: https://www.frameofmindcoaching.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/hack...

Talent Tuesday: Creating psychological safety the right way. 11.02.2020 2:40

On this episode, Chris discusses why some leaders believe they're creating psychologically safe environments when they really aren't. 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...

Ep 178: Have you ever had management training? 58% of managers have not. 10.02.2020 21:17

A recent study indicates more than half of all managers have never had any management training. Why is this and what does it mean for the teams they lead? #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 E...

Pay It Forward Friday: Brett Bittner 07.02.2020 2:23

On this week's #PayItForwardFriday episode, Lorenzo thanks Brett Bittner for his support of his local small businesses and helping to empower entrepreneurs to follow their passions. Click here for LinkedIn Profile:Brett Bittner Feedspot Leadership Podcast Ranks Check out our suggested Leadership Books and Podcast Gear: HYL Suggestions #BeABetterLeader #Leadership #LinkedIn #HackingYourLeadership #...

Thoughtful Thursdays: Are you using a compass or a map? 06.02.2020 3:18

Are you using a map when you should be using a compass? On this week's #ThoughtfulThursday episode, Chris discusses the benefits of each and why you should make sure you're using the right one. 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: Do you look for the right attributes when hiring new employees? 04.02.2020 2:10

On this episode, Chris discusses why many hiring managers prefer the safety of hiring for skills as opposed to attitudes. 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 177: How hard is it to change the culture of an organization from top-down to one of empowerment? 03.02.2020 19:59

Do you have employees who ask for (or even demand) the ability to make decisions on their own? Do they understand the responsibility this comes with? Do you have the leadership to make it happen? #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo HYL has made the Top 30 Leadership podcast list! Check it out here. Hacking Your Leadership Website Hacking Your Leadership Instagram Leadersh...

Pay It Forward Friday: TPA Shoutouts 31.01.2020 2:42

On this week's #PayItForwardFriday episode, Lorenzo thanks TPA Shoutouts for their consistent commitment to recognizing employees and making them feel special. Click here for Instagram Profile: TPA Shoutouts Check out our suggested Leadership Books and Podcast Gear: HYL Suggestions #BeABetterLeader #Leadership #LinkedIn #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo lozo@lifeoflozo....

Thoughtful Thursdays: Why is cascading culture so important? 30.01.2020 2:55

Why is it so important that leaders have the same outlook on culture? On this week's #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Lorenzo shares his thoughts on how important cascading culture is after a spending time with the employees and leaders at Gator Cases. Check out our suggested Leadership Books and Podcast Gear: HYL Suggestions Buy Lorenzo's leadership book here: Vision, Clarity, Support: A Leadership...

Guest Series (2 of 2): Gina Clement - VP of Marketing & Business Development, Gator Cases Inc. 29.01.2020 9:00

Gina Clement - VP of Marketing & Business Development, Gator Cases Inc. #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--4805674/support .

Guest Series (1 of 2): Dave Rudd - Sr. Director of OEM Business Development, Gator Cases Inc. 29.01.2020 9:48

Dave Rudd - Sr. Director of OEM Business Development, Gator Cases Inc. #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--4805674/support .

Talent Tuesday: What is cultural fit? Do you consider it when hiring people? 28.01.2020 2:01

On this episode, Chris discusses the concept of cultural fit within an organization and why some companies are hiring the wrong 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 Yo...

Ep 176: Are you helping your employees build the right skills? 27.01.2020 17:40

Another top leadership trend of 2020 will be helping employees build skills. Are you doing this the right way? #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo HYL has made the Top 30 Leadership podcast list! Check it our here. Hacking Your Leadership Website Hacking Your Leadership Instagram Leadership Memes Twitter Stark Engagement Consulting Life Of Lozo Become a supporter of this...

Pay It Forward Friday: Lorena Acosta 24.01.2020 2:12

On this week's #PayItForwardFriday episode, Lorenzo thanks Lorenzo Acosta for her work ethic, personal branding advice and authenticity. Click here for LinkedIn Profile: Lorena Acosta #BeABetterLeader #Leadership #LinkedIn #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo lozo@lifeoflozo.com chris@starkengagement.com Hacking Your Leadership Website Hacking Your Leadership Instagram Lea...

Thoughtful Thursdays: Is it possible to have too much humility? 23.01.2020 5:21

Can you have too much humility? Can it be hurting your career? On this week’s #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Chris discusses a personal side to these questions. Buy Lorenzo's leadership book here: Vision, Clarity, Support: A Leadership Crash Course on the 3 Pillars of Success #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo lozo@lifeoflozo.com chris@starkengagement.com Hacking Your Lea...

Guest Series: Bill Heestand - Author, The Ownership Ladder 22.01.2020 6:44

Bill Heestand - Author, The Ownership Ladder Link to Bill's website: https://www.ownershipladder.com/ #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--4...

Talent Tuesday: Are you taking your onboarding process seriously enough? 21.01.2020 2:32

On this episode, Chris discusses why the onboarding process at many organizations is causing employees to leaving less than a year after joining. #BeABetterLeader #Leadership #LinkedIn #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo lozo@lifeoflozo.com chris@starkengagement.com Hacking Your Leadership Website Hacking Your Leadership Instagram Leadership Memes Twitter Stark Engagement...