Chris Stark and Lorenzo Flores

Hacking Your Leadership Podcast

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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Business

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Jul 31, 2025

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Episodes

Engagement Exchange: New Rules (Part 3 of 5) 13.06.2024

Since employee engagement is such an integral part of the success (or failure) of not just a business, but of the individual leaders within that business, The Hacking Your Leadership Podcast will be discussing all aspects of employee engagement on our Thursday shows this year. Welcome to the Engagement Exchange. Link to article by Tracy Brower, PhD: https://www.forbes.com/sites/tracybrower/2024/04...

Ep 387: How to speak like a leader (Part 3 of 4) 10.06.2024

Discussing a YouTube video on ways to earn the respect of your people by speaking like a leader.  Link to YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i429ScYzwdI Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hacking-your-leadership-podcast--4805674/support .

Engagement Exchange: New Rules (Part 2 of 5) 06.06.2024

Since employee engagement is such an integral part of the success (or failure) of not just a business, but of the individual leaders within that business, The Hacking Your Leadership Podcast will be discussing all aspects of employee engagement on our Thursday shows this year. Welcome to the Engagement Exchange. Link to article by Tracy Brower, PhD: https://www.forbes.com/sites/tracybrower/2024/04...

Ep 386: How to speak like a leader (Part 2 of 4) 03.06.2024

Discussing a YouTube video on ways to earn the respect of your people by speaking like a leader.  Link to YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i429ScYzwdI Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hacking-your-leadership-podcast--4805674/support .

Engagement Exchange: New Rules (Part 1 of 5) 30.05.2024

Since employee engagement is such an integral part of the success (or failure) of not just a business, but of the individual leaders within that business, The Hacking Your Leadership Podcast will be discussing all aspects of employee engagement on our Thursday shows this year. Welcome to the Engagement Exchange. Link to article by Tracy Brower, PhD: https://www.forbes.com/sites/tracybrower/2024/04...

Ep 385: How to speak like a leader (Part 1 of 4) 27.05.2024

Discussing a YouTube video on ways to earn the respect of your people by speaking like a leader.  Link to YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i429ScYzwdI Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hacking-your-leadership-podcast--4805674/support .

Engagement Exchange: C.U.L.T.U.R.E. (Part 7 of 7) 23.05.2024

Since employee engagement is such an integral part of the success (or failure) of not just a business, but of the individual leaders within that business, The Hacking Your Leadership Podcast will be discussing all aspects of employee engagement on our Thursday shows this year. Welcome to the Engagement Exchange. Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 Become a supporter of this po...

Ep 384: Could you be causing problems as a leader even if you're well-intentioned? 20.05.2024

Discussing an article from Harvard Business Review on the ways leaders can inadvertently cause problems when they're only trying to help. Link to article: https://hbr.org/2024/04/5-well-intentioned-behaviors-that-can-hurt-your-team Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hacking-your-leadership-podcast--4805674/s...

Engagement Exchange: C.U.L.T.U.R.E. (Part 6 of 7) 16.05.2024

Since employee engagement is such an integral part of the success (or failure) of not just a business, but of the individual leaders within that business, The Hacking Your Leadership Podcast will be discussing all aspects of employee engagement on our Thursday shows this year. Welcome to the Engagement Exchange. Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 Become a supporter of this po...

Ep 383: Does the way you treat people at work open you up to potential problems? 13.05.2024

Discussing an article about the way people treat each other at work and how to ensure you don't inadvertently get tripped up. Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hacking-your-leadership-podcast--4805674/support .

Engagement Exchange: C.U.L.T.U.R.E. (Part 5 of 7) 09.05.2024

Since employee engagement is such an integral part of the success (or failure) of not just a business, but of the individual leaders within that business, The Hacking Your Leadership Podcast will be discussing all aspects of employee engagement on our Thursday shows this year. Welcome to the Engagement Exchange. Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 Become a supporter of this po...

Ep 382: Top Leadership Trends of 2024 (Part 5 of 5) 06.05.2024

Discussing five of the biggest leadership trends of the year in this five-part series. Link to article by BrentGleeson: https://www.forbes.com/sites/brentgleeson/2024/01/02/the-top-5-leadership-trends-that-will-drive-success-in-2024 Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hacking-your-leadership-podcast--4805674/...

Engagement Exchange: C.U.L.T.U.R.E. (Part 4 of 7) 02.05.2024

Since employee engagement is such an integral part of the success (or failure) of not just a business, but of the individual leaders within that business, The Hacking Your Leadership Podcast will be discussing all aspects of employee engagement on our Thursday shows this year. Welcome to the Engagement Exchange. Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 Become a supporter of this po...

Ep 381: Top Leadership Trends of 2024 (Part 4 of 5) 29.04.2024

Discussing five of the biggest leadership trends of the year in this five-part series. Link to article by BrentGleeson: https://www.forbes.com/sites/brentgleeson/2024/01/02/the-top-5-leadership-trends-that-will-drive-success-in-2024 Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hacking-your-leadership-podcast--4805674/...

Engagement Exchange: C.U.L.T.U.R.E. (Part 3 of 7) 25.04.2024

Since employee engagement is such an integral part of the success (or failure) of not just a business, but of the individual leaders within that business, The Hacking Your Leadership Podcast will be discussing all aspects of employee engagement on our Thursday shows this year. Welcome to the Engagement Exchange. Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 Become a supporter of this po...

Ep 380: Top Leadership Trends of 2024 (Part 3 of 5) 22.04.2024

Discussing five of the biggest leadership trends of the year in this five-part series. Link to article by BrentGleeson: https://www.forbes.com/sites/brentgleeson/2024/01/02/the-top-5-leadership-trends-that-will-drive-success-in-2024 Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hacking-your-leadership-podcast--4805674/...

Engagement Exchange: C.U.L.T.U.R.E. (Part 2 of 7) 18.04.2024

Since employee engagement is such an integral part of the success (or failure) of not just a business, but of the individual leaders within that business, The Hacking Your Leadership Podcast will be discussing all aspects of employee engagement on our Thursday shows this year. Welcome to the Engagement Exchange. Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 Become a supporter of this po...

Ep 379: Top Leadership Trends of 2024 (Part 2 of 5) 15.04.2024

Discussing five of the biggest leadership trends of the year in this five-part series. Link to article by BrentGleeson: https://www.forbes.com/sites/brentgleeson/2024/01/02/the-top-5-leadership-trends-that-will-drive-success-in-2024 Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hacking-your-leadership-podcast--4805674/...

Engagement Exchange: C.U.L.T.U.R.E. (Part 1 of 7) 11.04.2024

Since employee engagement is such an integral part of the success (or failure) of not just a business, but of the individual leaders within that business, The Hacking Your Leadership Podcast will be discussing all aspects of employee engagement on our Thursday shows this year. Welcome to the Engagement Exchange. Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 Become a supporter of this po...

Guest Interview: Joe Davis - Managing Director, Boston Consulting Group 10.04.2024

Joe has led teams of people at Boston Consulting Group for more than thirty years. His new book "The Generous Leader: 7 Ways to Give of Yourself for Everyone's Gain" was just published and offers a new take on the responsibility of today's leaders. Link to Joe's book: https://www.amazon.com/Generous-Leader-Ways-Yourself-Everyones/dp/1523006617/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.sprea...

Ep 378: Top Leadership Trends of 2024 (Part 1 of 5) 08.04.2024

Discussing five of the biggest leadership trends of the year in this five-part series. Link to article by BrentGleeson: https://www.forbes.com/sites/brentgleeson/2024/01/02/the-top-5-leadership-trends-that-will-drive-success-in-2024 Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hacking-your-leadership-podcast--4805674/...

"Best Of" Saturday Series - Original Air Date: September 5, 2022 06.04.2024

Ep 306: Is it easier to onboard and create relationships in a remote environment? New listeners often ask us where they should start or if there are specific episodes we recommend. This "Best Of" Saturday Series answers those questions with popular episodes from the last five years. Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.co...

Engagement Exchange: Is a mission statement just words? 04.04.2024

Since employee engagement is such an integral part of the success (or failure) of not just a business, but of the individual leaders within that business, The Hacking Your Leadership Podcast will be discussing all aspects of employee engagement on our Thursday shows this year. Welcome to the Engagement Exchange. Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 Become a supporter of this po...

Guest Interview: Jill Katz - Founder & CEO, Assemble HR 03.04.2024

Jill leads the team at Assemble HR, a Human Resources consultancy that helps companies with culture, change, communication and conflict. Jill's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillbkatz/ Assemble HR website: https://hrassemble.com/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hacking-your-leadership-podcast--4805674/support .

Ep 377: When to delegate vs when to jump in and help. 01.04.2024

Most leaders don't want to be seen as someone who won't jump in and get their hands dirty alongside their people when it's needed. But those leaders also know the importance of delegating and training during teachable moments. On this episide we discuss a question from a listener who is struggling to find the right balance.  Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 Become a support...

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