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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Ep 175: Do we need more accountability at work? 20.01.2020 19:21

One of the top leadership trends of 2020 will be more accountability at work. What does that mean? #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--48056...

Pay It Forward Friday: Nicholas Kissinger 17.01.2020 2:23

On this week's #PayItForwardFriday episode, Lorenzo thanks Nicholas P.H. Kissinger for his contagious positivity and genuine love for his job and his team. Click here for LinkedIn Profile: Nicholas P.H. Kissinger #BeABetterLeader #Leadership #LinkedIn #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo lozo@lifeoflozo.com chris@starkengagement.com Hacking Your Leadership Website Hacking...

Thoughtful Thursdays: Is your boss a great manager? 16.01.2020 4:26

Is your boss a great manager? On this week's #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Lorenzo shares his thoughts on an Inc. article by Marcel Schwantes. Inc. Article Buy Lorenzo's leadership book here: Vision, Clarity, Support: A Leadership Crash Course on the 3 Pillars of Success #Leadership #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo lozo@lifeoflozo.com chris@starkengagement.com Hacking...

Talent Tuesday: Getting tripped up when you assess your people. 14.01.2020 2:19

On this episode, Chris discusses the tendency to rate employees on a curve and the inherent pitfalls in doing this. #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 Consulting Life Of Lozo Becom...

Ep 174: Tom Hanks has some really great life advice for us all. 13.01.2020 20:56

Discussing Tom Hanks' Golden Globes acceptance speech for the Cecil B. DeMille lifetime achievement award and how some of the advice can be used professionally regardless of your career. #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo Hacking Your Leadership Website Hacking Your Leadership Instagram Leadership Memes Twitter Stark Engagement Consulting Life Of Lozo Become a supporter...

Pay it Forward Friday: Joseph Milord 10.01.2020 2:18

On this week's #PayItForwardFriday episode, Lorenzo thanks Joseph Milord, New Editor for LinkedIn for his amazing content and great articles highlighting real situations and advice from leaders to work through them. Click here for Joseph's LinkedIn Profile: Joseph Milord Click here for Joseph's articles: Joseph Milord Articles #Leadership #LinkedIn #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulti...

Thoughtful Thursdays: The quality of the people around you dictate the quality of your life. 09.01.2020 5:02

The quality of the people around you dictate the quality of your life. On this week’s #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Chris talks about why the people you allow into your life impact your own potential. 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 c...

Guest Series: Michael Sherlock - Chief Potential Officer, Shock Your Potential 08.01.2020 11:36

Michael Sherlock - Chief Potential Officer, Shock Your Potential Link to Michael's website: https://www.shockyourpotential.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-...

Talent Tuesday: Having a cross-functional interviewer. 07.01.2020 1:52

Welcome to our first ever #TalentTuesday! On our first episode, Chris discusses the importance of having a cross-functional interviewer involved in your hiring process. #BeABetterLeader #Leadership #LinkedIn #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo lozo@lifeoflozo.com chris@starkengagement.com Hacking Your Leadership Website Hacking Your Leadership Instagram Leadership Memes T...

Ep 173: New year, new you. Time to focus your leadership on what really matters. 06.01.2020 19:54

The last few years have seen record store closures. What are you doing to ensure the leadership skills you have make you irreplaceable by technology. #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...

Thoughtful Thursdays: Do you take the opportunity to reinvent yourself whenever possible? 02.01.2020 3:06

Do you take every opportunity to reinvent yourself as a leader? On this week's #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Lorenzo discussed the importance of resetting your leadership when you change teams. Buy Lorenzo's leadership book here: Vision, Clarity, Support: A Leadership Crash Course on the 3 Pillars of Success #Leadership #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo lozo@lifeoflozo....

Ep 172: Discussing Simon Sinek's "How Great Leaders Inspire Action" 30.12.2019 18:34

Discussing Simon Sinek's "How Great Leaders Inspire Action" Link to video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qp0HIF3SfI4 #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-le...

Thoughtful Thursdays: Do you have any Leadership resolutions for 2020? 26.12.2019 2:41

Have you considered making any Leadership resolutions for 2020? Should you?. On this week's #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Lorenzo starts a new tradition and shares his Leadership goals for 2020. 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@s...

Ep 171: Discussing Derek Sivers' "The First Follower: Leadership Lessons from a Dancing Guy" 23.12.2019 18:31

Discussing Derek Sivers' "The First Follower: Leadership Lessons from a Dancing Guy" Link to video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fW8amMCVAJQ #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.co...

Thoughtful Thursdays: The importance of patience in building relationships. 19.12.2019 4:07

No one want to get rich slow. On this week's #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Chris discusses how leaders can remove the volatility from their relationships with their employees. 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...

Guest Interview: Aaron Patton - Creator & Host, New Age Influencers Podcast 18.12.2019 41:47

Aaron Patton - Creator & Host, New Age Influencers Podcast #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 .

Ep 170: Discussing Laura Sicola's TEDx "Want to Sound Like a Leader? Start by Saying Your name Right." 16.12.2019 18:55

Discussing Laura Sicola's TEDx "Want to Sound Like a Leader? Start by Saying Your name Right." Link to video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=02EJ1IdC6tE #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.s...

Thoughtful Thursdays: Do you coach employees in front of customers? Should you? 12.12.2019 2:56

Should you coach employees in front of your customers? On this week’s #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Lorenzo talks about something he has seen more leaders do this holiday season and it's not good. 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...

Ep 169: Discussing the Stanford Graduate School of Business interview with Oprah Winfrey 09.12.2019 20:09

Discussing the Stanford Graduate School of Business interview with Oprah Winfrey Link to video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DlrqeWrczs #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/po...

Thoughtful Thursdays: If you want people to follow you, you gotta be a happy person. 05.12.2019 3:26

Being happy is like wearing deodorant...you should feel responsible to those around you to make it happen. On this week’s #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Chris discusses the decline in happiness and why leadership takes a hit when this happens. Buy Lorenzo's leadership book here: Vision, Clarity, Support: A Leadership Crash Course on the 3 Pillars of Success #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementCo...

Guest Series: Martin Moore - Founder, Your CEO Mentor 04.12.2019 8:46

Martin Moore - Founder, Your CEO Mentor, and Fmr. CEO, CS Energy Link to Martin's website: http://www.yourceomentor.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-lead...

Ep 168: Discussing Simon Lancaster's TEDx Talk: "Speak Like a Leader." 02.12.2019 17:44

Discussing Simon Lancaster's TEDx Talk: "Speak Like a Leader." Link to Simon Lancaster video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGBamfWasNQ #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/podcas...

Thoughtful Thursdays: Don't just be thankful on THANKSGIVING 28.11.2019 2:44

Thanksgiving reminds us to be thankful for what we have, but shouldn't we do that all the time? On this week’s #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Lorenzo talks about the difference between gratefulness and thankfulness and, as leaders, how we can get better at both. Buy Lorenzo's leadership book here: Vision, Clarity, Support: A Leadership Crash Course on the 3 Pillars of Success #HackingYourLeadership...

Ep 167: Does the importance of company culture impact the job of the HR team? 25.11.2019 21:12

The roles and expectations of HR have changed several times in the 25 years I’ve been in the workforce. In some organizations HR has “a seat at the table” while in others HR struggles to define its value. Why? Link to Forbes article: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2019/11/01/is-culture-the-ticket-to-hrs-seat-at-the-table/#6926d72488de #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementCons...

Thoughtful Thursdays: The incredible importance of a definable, convincing 'why.' 21.11.2019 5:47

No one denies the importance of organizations defining their ‘why.’ On this week’s #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Chris talks about why it’s equally important for leaders to be able to articulate why they ask their people to do literally anything. Buy Lorenzo's leadership book here: Vision, Clarity, Support: A Leadership Crash Course on the 3 Pillars of Success #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngageme...