Hacking Your Leadership Podcast
932 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 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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Ep 335: Four reasons you might not be on a high-performing team (Part 3 of 4)
May 01, 2023 08:55 - 21 minutes - 29.2 MBIf the definition of "high-performance" is sustained achievement of desired results over a long period of time, there are really only a few reasons your team might not be hitting the mark. We're discussing them over four weeks. Send us a message on Community! (213) 444-5381 Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142
"Best Of" Saturday Series - Original Air Date: February 17, 2020
April 29, 2023 08:55 - 18 minutes - 25.9 MBEp 179: Do the behaviors of your people align with the results on paper? 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. Text us your leadership questions! +1 (213) 444-5381 Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142
Thoughtful Thursdays: Recognizing a fear of conflict on your team.
April 27, 2023 08:55 - 12 minutes - 16.6 MBOn this week's Thoughtful Thursday, we discuss more about how a fear of conflict can lead to low performance on your team. Text us your leadership questions! +1 (213) 444-5381 Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142
Ep 334: Four reasons you might not be on a high-performing team (Part 2 of 4)
April 24, 2023 08:55 - 20 minutes - 28.8 MBIf the definition of "high-performance" is sustained achievement of desired results over a long period of time, there are really only a few reasons your team might not be hitting the mark. We're discussing them over four weeks. Send us a message on Community! (213) 444-5381 Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142
"Best Of" Saturday Series - Original Air Date: January 27, 2020
April 22, 2023 08:55 - 17 minutes - 23.6 MBEp 176: Are you helping your employees build the right skills? 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. Text us your leadership questions! +1 (213) 444-5381 Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142
Thoughtful Thursdays: Being really interested in something doesn't necessarily mean you're good at it.
April 20, 2023 08:55 - 11 minutes - 16.4 MBOn this week's Thoughtful Thursday, we discuss why some leaders will put their people on tasks and in areas they enjoy even if it's detrimental to the overall performance of the team. Text us your leadership questions! +1 (213) 444-5381 Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142
Ep 333: Four reasons you might not be on a high-performing team (Part 1 of 4)
April 17, 2023 08:55 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBIf the definition of "high-performance" is sustained achievement of desired results over a long period of time, there are really only a few reasons your team might not be hitting the mark. We'll discuss them over the next four weeks. Send us a message on Community! (213) 444-5381 Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142
"Best Of" Saturday Series - Original Air Date: January 20, 2020
April 15, 2023 08:55 - 18 minutes - 26 MBEp 175: Do we need more accountability 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. Text us your leadership questions! +1 (213) 444-5381 Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142
Thoughtful Thursdays: Treating your people uniformly isn't necessarily treating them fairly.
April 13, 2023 08:55 - 12 minutes - 17 MBOn this week's Thoughtful Thursday, we discuss how it's much harder to trat your employees fairly than it is to treat them uniformly. Text us your leadership questions! +1 (213) 444-5381 Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142
Ep 332: Do we have a global human energy crisis?
April 10, 2023 08:55 - 19 minutes - 26.5 MBHelping your people accomplish personal goals when you're feeling overwhelmed yourself. Link to Fast Company Article by Microsoft Chief People Officer Kathleen Hogan: https://www.fastcompany.com/90872995/microsoft-chief-people-officer-we-are-experiencing-a-global-human-energy-crisis Send us a message on Community! (213) 444-5381 Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142
"Best Of" Saturday Series - Original Air Date: November 11, 2019
April 08, 2023 08:55 - 21 minutes - 29.2 MBEp 165: Do you think policies and rules can be used to ensure work/life balance? 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. Text us your leadership questions! +1 (213) 444-5381 Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142
Thoughtful Thursdays: Stresslaxing
April 06, 2023 08:55 - 10 minutes - 14.9 MBOn this week's Thoughtful Thursday, we discuss the fact that more than half the workforce doesn't take the paid time off given to them by their employer because they don't feel like they can. Text us your leadership questions! +1 (213) 444-5381 Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142
Ep 331: Are there right ways and wrong ways of surveilling your employees?
April 03, 2023 09:20 - 22 minutes - 30.3 MBSurveilling employees is pretty ubiquitous, whether they're office-based or remote. But are there right ways of doing it? Send us a message on Community! (213) 444-5381 Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142
"Best Of" Saturday Series - Original Air Date: November 4, 2019
April 01, 2023 08:55 - 18 minutes - 24.9 MBEp 164: Are you boxing yourself in with your own stupid rules? 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. Text us your leadership questions! +1 (213) 444-5381 Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142
Thoughtful Thursdays: The lay-offs will continue until productivity rises.
March 30, 2023 08:55 - 11 minutes - 15.3 MBOn this week's Thoughtful Thursday, we discuss the importance of conveying a sense of trust and confidence to your people even in times when you don't have all the answers. Text us your leadership questions! +1 (213) 444-5381 Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142
Ep 330: Will artificial intelligence make our jobs easier, or eliminate them?
March 27, 2023 08:55 - 19 minutes - 27.3 MBIs it possible to use AI to make our jobs easier and more efficient without losing our jobs altogether? Send us a message on Community! (213) 444-5381 Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142
"Best Of" Saturday Series - Original Air Date: October 28, 2019
March 25, 2023 08:55 - 18 minutes - 25.8 MBEp 163: Maximizing employee engagement. 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. Text us your leadership questions! +1 (213) 444-5381 Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142
Thoughtful Thursdays: Finding purposeful work.
March 23, 2023 08:55 - 11 minutes - 16.3 MBOn this week's Thoughtful Thursday, we discuss how people who find purpose in their work are happier and the best ways to find purpose in your work. Text us your leadership questions! +1 (213) 444-5381 Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142
Ep 329: The Emotional Crumbling of Leaders
March 20, 2023 08:55 - 20 minutes - 27.8 MBLink to article by Dan Pontefract: https://www.forbes.com/sites/danpontefract/2023/03/02/the-emotional-crumbling-of-leaders/?sh=10afaa927bbe Send us a message on Community! (213) 444-5381 Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142
"Best Of" Saturday Series - Original Air Date: October 21, 2019
March 18, 2023 08:55 - 20 minutes - 28.3 MBEp 162: Is authoritative leadership sometimes better than democratic leadership? 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. Text us your leadership questions! +1 (213) 444-5381 Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142
Thoughtful Thursdays: Not all leaders are good assessors of talent.
March 16, 2023 08:55 - 15 minutes - 20.8 MBOn this week's Thoughtful Thursday, we discuss the responsibility of leaders to actively seek out ways of making sure they assess their talent accurately. Text us your leadership questions! +1 (213) 444-5381 Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142
Ep 328: How to Get Noticed By Your Boss' Boss (Part 5 of 5)
March 13, 2023 10:51 - 21 minutes - 29.1 MBWhat do you do if your direct manager isn't going to bat for you or helping you accomplish your career goals? Send us a message on Community! (213) 444-5381 Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142
"Best Of" Saturday Series - Original Air Date: October 7, 2019
March 11, 2023 09:55 - 20 minutes - 28 MBEp 160: Are your email practices hurting your leadership? 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. Text us your leadership questions! +1 (213) 444-5381 Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142
Thoughtful Thursdays: Does your boss communicate with you at all hours of the day?
March 09, 2023 09:55 - 12 minutes - 16.8 MBOn this week's Thoughtful Thursday, we discuss the all-consuming boss and how to make sure boundaries are set where they need to be. Text us your leadership questions! +1 (213) 444-5381 Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142
Ep 327: How to Get Noticed By Your Boss' Boss (Part 4 of 5)
March 06, 2023 09:55 - 19 minutes - 27 MBWhat do you do if your direct manager isn't going to bat for you or helping you accomplish your career goals? Send us a message on Community! (213) 444-5381 Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142
"Best Of" Saturday Series - Original Air Date: August 12, 2019
March 04, 2023 13:20 - 18 minutes - 26.2 MBEp 152: Do you put out fires or do you prevent them from starting? 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. Text us your leadership questions! +1 (213) 444-5381 Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142
Thoughtful Thursdays: Developing a culture of feedback.
March 02, 2023 09:55 - 14 minutes - 19.7 MBOn this week's Thoughtful Thursday, we discuss a listener question about creating a culture of feedback where isn't one. Text us your leadership questions! +1 (213) 444-5381 Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142
Ep 326: How to Get Noticed By Your Boss' Boss (Part 3 of 5)
February 27, 2023 09:55 - 19 minutes - 26.4 MBWhat do you do if your direct manager isn't going to bat for you or helping you accomplish your career goals? Send us a message on Community! (213) 444-5381 Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142
"Best Of" Saturday Series - Original Air Date: June 17, 2019
February 25, 2023 09:55 - 21 minutes - 30 MBEp 144: Are bad leaders also bad people? 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. Text us your leadership questions! +1 (213) 444-5381 Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142
Thoughtful Thursdays: Setting impact goals in 2023.
February 23, 2023 13:14 - 8 minutes - 7.91 MBOn this week's Thoughtful Thursday, Lorenzo shares his thoughts on an article from John Eades. Article Link: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-foster-culture-growth-development-john-eades/?trackingId=aBB%2BpgX%2FQrOhKzXiE0mwVw%3D%3D Text us your leadership questions! +1 (213) 444-5381 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/HackingYourLeadershipPodcast/featured Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 #Leadership #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #Life...
Ep 325: How to Get Noticed By Your Boss' Boss (Part 2 of 5)
February 20, 2023 09:55 - 17 minutes - 24.3 MBWhat do you do if your direct manager isn't going to bat for you or helping you accomplish your career goals? Send us a message on Community! (213) 444-5381 Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142
Thoughtful Thursdays: Just because it WAS right, doesn't mean it IS right.
February 16, 2023 09:55 - 10 minutes - 14.5 MBOn this week's Thoughtful Thursday, we discuss the concept of "active inertia" and how it may be causing you to make the wrong decisions. Text us your leadership questions! +1 (213) 444-5381 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/HackingYourLeadershipPodcast/featured Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 #Leadership #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo [email protected] [email protected] https://link.chtbl.com/workcheck?sid=podcas...
Ep 324: How to Get Noticed By Your Boss' Boss (Part 1 of 5)
February 13, 2023 09:55 - 18 minutes - 25.4 MBWhat do you do if your direct manager isn't going to bat for you or helping you accomplish your career goals? Send us a message on Community! (213) 444-5381 https://link.chtbl.com/workcheck?sid=podcast.hackingyourleadership #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo #BeABetterLeader YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/HackingYourLeadershipPodcast/featured Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 #Leadership #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagemen...
"Best Of" Saturday Series - Original Air Date: May 13, 2019
February 11, 2023 09:55 - 19 minutes - 27.3 MBEp 139: Why do so many managers seem to be afraid to talk to their employees? 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. Text us your leadership questions! +1 (213) 444-5381 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/HackingYourLeadershipPodcast/featured Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 Link to Lorenzo's gra...
Two-Minute Tip with Dr. Nick Chatrath
February 10, 2023 09:05 - 2 minutes - 2.43 MBToday’s Two-Minute tip is brought to you by Dr. Nick Chatrath. Dr. Chatrath is a Managing Director, Entrepreneur, and Author. Dr. Chatrath is releasing his book The Threshold: Leading in the Age of AI, and you can pre-order his book now. In this episode, Dr. Chatrath shares advice on how to reframe emotional reactivity. Click the links below to his LinkedIn page and upcoming book. https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickchatrath/ https://www.amazon.com/Threshold-Leading-Age-AI/dp/1635767989/ref=sr...
Thoughtful Thursdays: Have you been "quietly promoted" recently?
February 09, 2023 09:55 - 11 minutes - 16 MBOn this week's Thoughtful Thursday, we discuss the recent trend of "quiet promotions" where employees are given more work and more responsibility (but no title or money) to cover for people who have recently left. Text us your leadership questions! +1 (213) 444-5381 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/HackingYourLeadershipPodcast/featured Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 #Leadership #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo lozo@lifeofloz...
Ep 323: What's the purpose of the learning and development you give your people?
February 06, 2023 09:55 - 19 minutes - 26.4 MBIs it for compliance? Do they need to retain the information? Do they need to demonstrate it? There are many reasons learning and development exists. Can you define them for your organization? Send us a message on Community! (213) 444-5381 https://link.chtbl.com/workcheck?sid=podcast.hackingyourleadership #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo #BeABetterLeader YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/HackingYourLeadershipPodcast/featured Patreon Account: https://...
"Best Of" Saturday Series - Original Air Date: April 29, 2019
February 04, 2023 09:55 - 17 minutes - 24.7 MBEp 137: Prioritization means you can't always say yes. 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. Text us your leadership questions! +1 (213) 444-5381 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/HackingYourLeadershipPodcast/featured Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 Link to Lorenzo's graphic novel "CHRYME" on ...
Thoughtful Thursdays: The importance of building a network while you work.
February 02, 2023 09:55 - 12 minutes - 17.1 MBOn this week's Thoughtful Thursday, we discuss why it's so important to build relationships with your coworkers based on things that are more lasting than just the job. Text us your leadership questions! +1 (213) 444-5381 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/HackingYourLeadershipPodcast/featured Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 #Leadership #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo [email protected] [email protected] https://link...
Ep 322: Deloitte's Global Human Capital Trends for 2023
January 30, 2023 14:52 - 25 minutes - 34.4 MBDiscussing Deloitte's annual Human Capital report. Link to report: https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/insights/focus/human-capital-trends.html Send us a message on Community! (213) 444-5381 https://link.chtbl.com/workcheck?sid=podcast.hackingyourleadership #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo #BeABetterLeader YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/HackingYourLeadershipPodcast/featured Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 #Leadership #Hacking...
"Best Of" Saturday Series - Original Air Date: March 18, 2019
January 28, 2023 09:55 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBEp 131: Ensuring your team knows that you hold 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. Text us your leadership questions! +1 (213) 444-5381 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/HackingYourLeadershipPodcast/featured Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 Link to Lorenzo's graphic novel ...
Thoughtful Thursdays: Are you triggered when an employee is critical of you?
January 26, 2023 09:55 - 14 minutes - 19.4 MBOn this week's Thoughtful Thursday, we discuss a popular video of a person recounting their experience with calling out their boss on something. Text us your leadership questions! +1 (213) 444-5381 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/HackingYourLeadershipPodcast/featured Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 #Leadership #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo [email protected] [email protected] https://link.chtbl.com/workcheck?sid...
Ep 321: How much time do YOU spend on employee engagement?
January 23, 2023 09:55 - 22 minutes - 30.4 MBA recent study indicates that most companies spend just 8% of their leadership time on employee engagement, yet most people say it's everyone's job to lift employee engagement. Send us a message on Community! (213) 444-5381 https://link.chtbl.com/workcheck?sid=podcast.hackingyourleadership #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo #BeABetterLeader YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/HackingYourLeadershipPodcast/featured Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/u...
"Best Of" Saturday Series - Original Air Date: March 4, 2019
January 21, 2023 09:55 - 18 minutes - 25.6 MBEp 129: Some leaders really struggle with conflict resolution between their employees. 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. Text us your leadership questions! +1 (213) 444-5381 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/HackingYourLeadershipPodcast/featured Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 Link to Lore...
Thoughtful Thursdays: Should all recurring meetings be cancelled?
January 19, 2023 09:55 - 11 minutes - 16.4 MBOn this week's Thoughtful Thursday, we discuss Shopify's decision to cancel all recurring meetings in the hopes that individual leaders will opt out of rescheduling them in the future. Text us your leadership questions! +1 (213) 444-5381 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/HackingYourLeadershipPodcast/featured Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 #Leadership #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo [email protected] [email protected]...
Ep 320: Can accountability go too far?
January 16, 2023 11:05 - 20 minutes - 28 MBHolding your employees accountable is necessary. But there's a right and a wrong way to do it. Send us a message on Community! (213) 444-5381 https://link.chtbl.com/workcheck?sid=podcast.hackingyourleadership #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo #BeABetterLeader YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/HackingYourLeadershipPodcast/featured Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 #Leadership #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #Li...
"Best Of" Saturday Series - Original Air Date: February 25, 2019
January 14, 2023 10:25 - 22 minutes - 30.8 MBEp 128: Generational differences in how feedback is given and received. 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. Text us your leadership questions! +1 (213) 444-5381 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/HackingYourLeadershipPodcast/featured Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 Link to Lorenzo's graphic n...
Thoughtful Thursdays: Is it possible to like your job more as opposed to quitting?
January 12, 2023 09:55 - 13 minutes - 18 MBOn this week's Thoughtful Thursday, we discuss why it's unlikely a person will ever find a job where 100% of the work is things they love, and how that doesn't mean it isn't the right job for them. Text us your leadership questions! +1 (213) 444-5381 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/HackingYourLeadershipPodcast/featured Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 #Leadership #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo [email protected] chris@star...
Ep 319: Holding people accountable doesn't have to be hard.
January 09, 2023 09:55 - 24 minutes - 33.4 MBSome leaders seem to have a very dificult time holding people accountable in a way that is effective without damaging the relationship. Send us a message on Community! (213) 444-5381 https://link.chtbl.com/workcheck?sid=podcast.hackingyourleadership #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo #BeABetterLeader YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/HackingYourLeadershipPodcast/featured Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 #Leadership #HackingYou...
Thoughtful Thursdays: Mass lay-offs hurt more than they help.
January 05, 2023 09:55 - 12 minutes - 17.7 MBOn this week's Thoughtful Thursday, we discuss why companies who believe they can cut their way to financial viability are often wrong. Text us your leadership questions! +1 (213) 444-5381 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/HackingYourLeadershipPodcast/featured Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 #Leadership #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo [email protected] [email protected] https://link.chtbl.com/workcheck?sid=podcast....