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 pe ...
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Engagement Exchange: Is an apathetic boss hurting your development?
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12:02Some bosses are very nice people who don't have the skills or desire to help develop a talent pipeline. If you're trying to move up but feel like your boss isn't providing guidance or leadership, how do you make sure your career doesn't stagnate? Welcome to the Engagement Exchange. Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 Become a s…
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Ep 426: Do you know someone who is constantly interrupting others?
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16:06Whether it's out of excitement and passion or sheer ego, some people just can't wait for their turn to speak. Should you say somerhing to them? And, if so, how? 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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Summary In this episode, Holly Rollo, a B2B marketing and transformation expert, discusses the importance of leadership in navigating business transformations. She emphasizes the need for a sound business strategy, employee motivation, and diverse teams in fostering innovation. Holly also addresses the gap of grief between CEOs and marketing leader…
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Engagement Exchange: Finding meaning in your work.
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13:11Some people just hate work in general. But most people who dislike their current job actually want to like it. So how do you find more meaning in your work? Welcome to the Engagement Exchange. Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hacking-your-leadership-podcast…
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Ep 425: Are daily tasks taking you away from what's really important?
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19:34The pace of business has increased over the last few years and that means there's more to do without having more time or resources. But is there really more to do? Or are less important things taking up too much of your time? Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcas…
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Engagement Exchange: Navigating a boss who doesn't provide much clarity
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10:54Not all leaders are good at providing clarity to their employees on what's really important. If your leader is one of those people, how do you get the information you need? Welcome to the Engagement Exchange. Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hacking-your-le…
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Ep 424: Do you avoid giving feedback to high-performing employees?
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17:34Many high-performing employees react poorly to feedback because they receive it so infrequently that the knee-jerk reaction can be defensive. How do you avoid getting into this type of rhythm? Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hacking-your-leadership-podcast…
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Engagement Exchange: Are you being too selective in the feedback and coaching you give?
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13:26Some leaders tend to "pick their battles" and it results in inconsistent or haphazzardly-distributed feedback. This leads to a drop in engagement. How do you give employees the feedback they need without disengaging them? Welcome to the Engagement Exchange. Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 Become a supporter of this podcast:…
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Ep 423: Are you able to coach people in the way they need?
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20:08There are many different styles of coaching and not all employees will respond positively and with improvement to all of them. Do you know how to approach these situations with the right kind of coaching? Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hacking-your-leader…
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Engagement Exchange: Are you actually measuring the right things?
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14:10Do you measure what you actually care about? Or do you just care about what's easy to measure? Welcome to the Engagement Exchange. 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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Ep 422: Listener questions about leadership (Part 6)
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20:37Our listeners are always sending us questions. And while we try to get to as many as we can during episodes, we have developed a backlog of these questions and will attempt to answer them on the next 6 episodes. Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hacking-your…
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Engagement Exchange: Identifying toxic culture in your job search.
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10:44Asking the right questions to ensure you aren't joining a company with a culture or values that don't align with your own. Welcome to the Engagement Exchange. 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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Ep 421: Listener questions about leadership (Part 5)
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21:57Our listeners are always sending us questions. And while we try to get to as many as we can during episodes, we have developed a backlog of these questions and will attempt to answer them on the next 6 episodes. Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hacking-your…
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Engagement Exchange: Paying compliments goes a long way.
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12:21It's amazing what people are opren to after receiving a sincere compliment. Welcome to the Engagement Exchange. 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.By Chris Stark and Lorenzo Flores
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Ep 420: Listener questions about leadership (Part 4)
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21:00Our listeners are always sending us questions. And while we try to get to as many as we can during episodes, we have developed a backlog of these questions and will attempt to answer them on the next 6 episodes. Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hacking-your…
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Summary In this conversation, Lorenzo and Mark Mears delve into the importance of building effective teams through community rather than culture. They explore the 'Love Model' which emphasizes listening, valuing, and empowering team members to foster a sense of belonging. Mark shares insights on navigating leadership pitfalls, the significance of v…
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Engagement Exchange: Do people actually read your emails?
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12:05Just because you wrote it, doesn't mean they'll read it. But there are definiely things you can do to get more eyes on your comms. Welcome to the Engagement Exchange. 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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Ep 419: Listener questions about leadership (Part 3)
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23:12Our listeners are always sending us questions. And while we try to get to as many as we can during episodes, we have developed a backlog of these questions and will attempt to answer them on the next 6 episodes. Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hacking-your…
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Engagement Exchange: Technology isn't just for work. It can raise engagement too.
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10:29Most organizations embrace technology but the vast majority of them use that technology only for job training and other inorganic ways of building and strengthening teams. But more can be done. Welcome to the Engagement Exchange. Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/po…
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Ep 418: Listener questions about leadership (Part 2)
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19:44Our listeners are always sending us questions. And while we try to get to as many as we can during episodes, we have developed a backlog of these questions and will attempt to answer them on the next 6 episodes. Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hacking-your…
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Engagement Exchange: Developing employees who want to move up.
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9:56There are right and wrong ways to develop an employee who wants to move up. When leaders don't have the ability to move someone up, they often attempt to placate the employee with meaningless responsibilities that ultimately make the employee disengage anyway. But there are right ways to do this too. Welcome to the Engagement Exchange. Patreon Acco…
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Ep 417: Listener questions about leadership (Part 1)
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15:34Our listeners are always sending us questions. And while we try to get to as many as we can during episodes, we have developed a backlog of these questions and will attempt to answer them on the next 6 episodes. Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hacking-your…
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Engagement Exchange: Excuses vs Explanations
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15:00What's the difference between an excuse and an explanation? It might seem subtle, but taking ownership and responsibility for the feelings of the other person can make all the difference. Welcome to the Engagement Exchange. Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/…
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Ep 416: Can you show vulnerability without losing composure?
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18:07In times of uncertainty, your people want to see confidence from you but they also want to see transparency and vulnerability. Is it possible to be all those things? 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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Leadership Author Series - Elizabeth Bieniek
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37:59In this engaging conversation, Elizabeth Bieniek discusses her innovative leadership approach as detailed in her book 'Cake on Tuesday.' She emphasizes the importance of fostering a fun and creative culture within teams, the value of healthy disagreement, and the metaphor of 'going outside' to inspire creativity and problem-solving. Elizabeth share…
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