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

Latest episode

Jul 31, 2025

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Episodes

"Best Of" Saturday Series - Original Air Date: August 29, 2022 30.03.2024

Ep 305: Can you have both confidence AND humility? 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.com/podcast/hacking-your-leadersh...

Engagement Exchange: What actually is employee engagement? 28.03.2024

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 376: The power of networking within your own organization. 25.03.2024

Many people take opportunities to network while traveling, visiting other organizations, or on vacation. But they lose sight of the impact networking can have within the walls of their current company. 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 .

"Best Of" Saturday Series - Original Air Date: August 22, 2022 23.03.2024

Ep 304: Holding people accountable. 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.com/podcast/hacking-your-leadership-podcast--480...

Engagement Exchange: Think like a farmer? 21.03.2024

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. Think Like a Farmer: Don't shout at the crops Don't blame the crop for not growing fas...

Ep 375: When your boss tells you something, can you read between the lines? 18.03.2024

Sometimes when a boss tells a person they need to be more _________, what they're really just saying is they need to see some results. 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 .

"Best Of" Saturday Series - Original Air Date: August 8, 2022 16.03.2024

Ep 302: Can a person actually learn to be more empathetic? 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.com/podcast/hacking-your-...

Engagement Exchange: Should employees provide explanations when they're going to be late? 14.03.2024

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 374: Are you a compassionate leader? 11.03.2024

What does it mean to be a compassionate leader? When you have low-performing employees, does compassion mean cutting them slack? 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 .

"Best Of" Saturday Series - Original Air Date: May 23, 2022 09.03.2024

Ep 291: Leading the prematurely promoted. 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.com/podcast/hacking-your-leadership-podcas...

Engagement Exchange: Don't bring me problems, bring me solutions? 07.03.2024

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 373: How do you temper ambition without killing engagement? 04.03.2024

Do you have high-performing employees who apply for promotions for which they're woefully unqualified? Is it possible to reset expectations and temper that ambition a little without killing their engagement? 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 .

"Best Of" Saturday Series - Original Air Date: May 16, 2022 02.03.2024

Ep 290: Do your goals match the goals of the people reporting to you? 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.com/podcast/ha...

Engagement Exchange: Are you a predictable leader? 29.02.2024

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 372: The impacts of being disconnected from your employees. 26.02.2024

The relationship between leaders and employees tends to suffer from disconnection--largely related to different perceptions held by each group. But leaders have far more control over this than they might believe. Link to Deloitte article: https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/insights/environmental-social-governance/six-leadership-disconnects-affecting-workplace-satisfaction.html Patreon Account: https:...

Engagement Exchange: Receiving Feedback 22.02.2024

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 371: Change requires some specific things. Do you have them? 19.02.2024

If change is the only constant, what are you doing to make sure you have the elements needed to do it correctly? Link to infograph about managing complex change:https://imgur.com/a/0FwX0ol 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: Recognition 15.02.2024

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 370: Coaching is the most important part of leadership. 12.02.2024

Coaching is quickly becomming the most important thing a leader does. 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 .

"Best Of" Saturday Series - Original Air Date: May 9, 2022 10.02.2024

Ep 289: Does Gen-Z Require Different Leadersip? 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.com/podcast/hacking-your-leadership-...

Engagement Exchange: The importance of feedback. 08.02.2024

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 369: Making your leadership team absolutely exceptional. 05.02.2024

Many teams have exceptional leaders. But what does it mean to have a team of leaders who function exceptionally together? On this episode we discuss an article by Ron Carucci. Link to article by Ron Carucci: https://www.forbes.com/sites/roncarucci/2019/12/02/how-to-make-your-leadership-team-absolutely-exceptional/ Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 Become a supporter of this...

"Best Of" Saturday Series - Original Air Date: April 25, 2022 03.02.2024

Ep 287: The Contagiousness of Positive Energy 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.com/podcast/hacking-your-leadership-po...

Engagement Exchange: Are your organizational objectives important to your employees? 01.02.2024

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 368: There's been a steep rise in the number of teens in the workforce. 29.01.2024

After two decades of declining, teenagers entering the workforce is on the rise. But what does this mean for leaders of peoople? What are the implications? 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 .

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