Hacking Your Leadership Podcast
932 episodes - English - Latest episode: 14 days ago - ★★★★★ - 872 ratingsNo 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 a leadership language focused on 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 they continue to leave companies about every three years. Listen and become a leader who people never want to leave.
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Engagement Exchange: C.U.L.T.U.R.E. (Part 1 of 7)
April 11, 2024 09:15 - 9 minutes - 12.9 MBSince 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
Guest Interview: Joe Davis - Managing Director, Boston Consulting Group
April 10, 2024 08:55 - 39 minutes - 54.5 MBJoe 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/
Ep 378: Top Leadership Trends of 2024 (Part 1 of 5)
April 08, 2024 08:55 - 17 minutes - 23.8 MBDiscussing 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
"Best Of" Saturday Series - Original Air Date: September 5, 2022
April 06, 2024 08:55 - 20 minutes - 27.7 MBEp 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
Engagement Exchange: Is a mission statement just words?
April 04, 2024 08:55 - 11 minutes - 15.1 MBSince 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
Guest Interview: Jill Katz - Founder & CEO, Assemble HR
April 03, 2024 11:50 - 31 minutes - 43 MBJill 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/
Ep 377: When to delegate vs when to jump in and help.
April 01, 2024 10:45 - 19 minutes - 27.2 MBMost 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
"Best Of" Saturday Series - Original Air Date: August 29, 2022
March 30, 2024 08:55 - 18 minutes - 25.5 MBEp 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
Engagement Exchange: What actually is employee engagement?
March 28, 2024 08:55 - 10 minutes - 14.8 MBSince 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
Ep 376: The power of networking within your own organization.
March 25, 2024 08:55 - 19 minutes - 27.3 MBMany 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
"Best Of" Saturday Series - Original Air Date: August 22, 2022
March 23, 2024 08:55 - 20 minutes - 28.2 MBEp 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
Engagement Exchange: Think like a farmer?
March 21, 2024 08:55 - 10 minutes - 14.6 MBSince 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 fast enough Don't uproot crops before they've had a chance to grow Choose the best plants for the ...
Ep 375: When your boss tells you something, can you read between the lines?
March 18, 2024 08:55 - 19 minutes - 27.4 MBSometimes 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
"Best Of" Saturday Series - Original Air Date: August 8, 2022
March 16, 2024 12:25 - 21 minutes - 29.7 MBEp 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
Engagement Exchange: Should employees provide explanations when they're going to be late?
March 14, 2024 08:55 - 13 minutes - 18.2 MBSince 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
Ep 374: Are you a compassionate leader?
March 11, 2024 08:55 - 22 minutes - 30.3 MBWhat 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
"Best Of" Saturday Series - Original Air Date: May 23, 2022
March 09, 2024 09:55 - 24 minutes - 33 MBEp 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
Engagement Exchange: Don't bring me problems, bring me solutions?
March 07, 2024 09:55 - 10 minutes - 14.5 MBSince 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
Ep 373: How do you temper ambition without killing engagement?
March 04, 2024 09:55 - 20 minutes - 28.7 MBDo 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
"Best Of" Saturday Series - Original Air Date: May 16, 2022
March 02, 2024 09:55 - 20 minutes - 27.8 MBEp 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
Engagement Exchange: Are you a predictable leader?
February 29, 2024 07:23 - 11 minutes - 16.1 MBSince 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
Ep 372: The impacts of being disconnected from your employees.
February 26, 2024 09:55 - 20 minutes - 27.7 MBThe 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://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142
Engagement Exchange: Receiving Feedback
February 22, 2024 09:55 - 10 minutes - 14.3 MBSince 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
Ep 371: Change requires some specific things. Do you have them?
February 19, 2024 09:55 - 22 minutes - 31.4 MBIf 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
Engagement Exchange: Recognition
February 15, 2024 09:55 - 11 minutes - 16.2 MBSince 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
Ep 370: Coaching is the most important part of leadership.
February 12, 2024 08:55 - 21 minutes - 29.3 MBCoaching is quickly becomming the most important thing a leader does. Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142
"Best Of" Saturday Series - Original Air Date: May 9, 2022
February 10, 2024 09:55 - 18 minutes - 25.3 MBEp 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
Engagement Exchange: The importance of feedback.
February 08, 2024 09:55 - 11 minutes - 15.2 MBSince 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
Ep 369: Making your leadership team absolutely exceptional.
February 05, 2024 09:55 - 18 minutes - 26 MBMany 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
"Best Of" Saturday Series - Original Air Date: April 25, 2022
February 03, 2024 09:55 - 19 minutes - 26.8 MBEp 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
Engagement Exchange: Are your organizational objectives important to your employees?
February 01, 2024 09:55 - 10 minutes - 9.33 MBSince 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
Ep 368: There's been a steep rise in the number of teens in the workforce.
January 29, 2024 10:00 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBAfter 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
Engagement Exchange: Do your employees feel the work they do is important?
January 25, 2024 09:55 - 10 minutes - 9.9 MBSince 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
Ep 367: Does remote work hurt your career options?
January 22, 2024 08:55 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBRegular, high-quality one-on-ones might be the single biggest contributibng factor to an employee's level of engagement. And yet many leaders give terrible one-on-ones. Link to LinkedIn article: https://www.linkedin.com/news/story/want-a-promotion-dont-wfh-5635801/ Link to strategies by Rebecca Jiron: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/reginaxjiron_remote-workers-are-losing-out-on-promotions-activity-7151583371553304576-3a2r Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142
Engagement Exchange: What does it mean to feel happy at work?
January 18, 2024 10:55 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBSince 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
Ep 366: The importance of regular one-on-ones.
January 15, 2024 09:55 - 20 minutes - 28.6 MBRegular, high-quality one-on-ones might be the single biggest contributibng factor to an employee's level of engagement. And yet many leaders give terrible one-on-ones. Link to infograph by Justin Mecham: https://imgur.com/a/H9OYpO4 Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142
Engagement Exchange: Give your employees more than just a paycheck.
January 11, 2024 09:55 - 12 minutes - 17.5 MBSince 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
Ep 365: Are you faking psychological safety?
January 08, 2024 09:55 - 18 minutes - 25.2 MBNo one doubts the importance of psychological safety. Which means it's no wonder leaders find ways of forcing it to happen instead of allowing it to happen organically. On this episode we discuss an article by Ron Carucci and how to avoid some of the mistakes in it. Link to article by Ron Carucci: https://hbr.org/2023/12/how-leaders-fake-psychological-safety Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142
"Best Of" Saturday Series - Original Air Date: February 7, 2022
January 06, 2024 09:55 - 20 minutes - 28.3 MBEp 276: Is there a common enemy among your leadership team? 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
Holiday Hacks 2023: Top Leadership Videos Being Watched by Gen Z (13 of 13)
January 04, 2024 09:55 - 16 minutes - 22.2 MBHoliday Hacks 2023: Top Leadership Videos Being Watched by Gen Z (13 of 13) On this year's Holiday Hacks, we break down the leadership videos being watched by the most Gen Z leaders. The thirteenth and last video is "The Infinite Game" by Simon Sinek https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tye525dkfi8 Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142
Holiday Hacks 2023: Top Leadership Videos Being Watched by Gen Z (12 of 13)
January 01, 2024 09:55 - 14 minutes - 19.6 MBHoliday Hacks 2023: Top Leadership Videos Being Watched by Gen Z (12 of 13) On this year's Holiday Hacks, we break down the leadership videos being watched by the most Gen Z leaders. The twelvth video is "The Call to Courage" by Brené Brown: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDIQQx1KNZc Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142
"Best Of" Saturday Series - Original Air Date: January 31, 2022
December 30, 2023 09:55 - 19 minutes - 27.3 MBEp 275: Do you have healthy boundaries at work? 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
Holiday Hacks 2023: Top Leadership Videos Being Watched by Gen Z (11 of 13)
December 28, 2023 09:55 - 12 minutes - 17.7 MBHoliday Hacks 2023: Top Leadership Videos Being Watched by Gen Z (11 of 13) On this year's Holiday Hacks, we break down the leadership videos being watched by the most Gen Z leaders. The eleventh video is "How to Manage for Collective Creativity" by Linda Hill: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DjcZrtcBZi4 Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142
Holiday Hacks 2023: Top Leadership Videos Being Watched by Gen Z (10 of 13)
December 25, 2023 09:55 - 11 minutes - 16.4 MBHoliday Hacks 2023: Top Leadership Videos Being Watched by Gen Z (10 of 13) On this year's Holiday Hacks, we break down the leadership videos being watched by the most Gen Z leaders. The tenth video is "Leading with Lollipops" by Drew Dudley: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVCBrkrFrBE Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142
"Best Of" Saturday Series - Original Air Date: January 10, 2022
December 23, 2023 10:25 - 19 minutes - 27.4 MBEp 272: Does your onboarding process need work? 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
Holiday Hacks 2023: Top Leadership Videos Being Watched by Gen Z (9 of 13)
December 21, 2023 10:55 - 12 minutes - 17.8 MBHoliday Hacks 2023: Top Leadership Videos Being Watched by Gen Z (9 of 13) On this year's Holiday Hacks, we break down the leadership videos being watched by the most Gen Z leaders. The ninth video is "Building a psychologically safe workplace" by Amy Edmondson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LhoLuui9gX8 Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142
Holiday Hacks 2023: Top Leadership Videos Being Watched by Gen Z (8 of 13)
December 18, 2023 09:55 - 11 minutes - 16.2 MBHoliday Hacks 2023: Top Leadership Videos Being Watched by Gen Z (8 of 13) On this year's Holiday Hacks, we break down the leadership videos being watched by the most Gen Z leaders. The eighth video is "The 5am Club" by Robin Sharma: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kxvp3eOYphY Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142
"Best Of" Saturday Series - Original Air Date: November 22, 2021
December 16, 2023 09:55 - 23 minutes - 32.9 MBEp 271: Do you and your people define great performance in the same way? 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
Holiday Hacks 2023: Top Leadership Videos Being Watched by Gen Z (7 of 13)
December 14, 2023 09:55 - 11 minutes - 15.4 MBHoliday Hacks 2023: Top Leadership Videos Being Watched by Gen Z (7 of 13) On this year's Holiday Hacks, we break down the leadership videos being watched by the most Gen Z leaders. The seventh video is an audio summary of the book "Leadershift" by John Maxwell: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4oJ6Vr41vE Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142
Holiday Hacks 2023: Top Leadership Videos Being Watched by Gen Z (6 of 13)
December 11, 2023 09:55 - 10 minutes - 14.9 MBHoliday Hacks 2023: Top Leadership Videos Being Watched by Gen Z (6 of 13) On this year's Holiday Hacks, we break down the leadership videos being watched by the most Gen Z leaders. The sixth video is "The surprising truth about what motivates us" with Daniel Pink: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6XAPnuFjJc Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142