Hacking Your Leadership Podcast
Episodes
Special Episode : Work Check Podcast - Employee Resource Groups
09 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hacking Your Leadership Podcast wants to thank Work Check Podcast for sponsoring our show. Check out this episode of Work Check discussing Employee Re...
Ep 269: Are your people dividing themselves based on the leader they like best?
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Addressing a listener question about leading other leaders who have very different styles.Send us a message on Community! (213) 444-5381The first 10 p...
Thoughtful Thursdays: Are you burning out the people you need the most?
04 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Retention seems to be harder than ever--especially in retail and service jobs. On this week's #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, we discuss the fact that l...
Ep 268: Small(er) Leadership Mistakes Part 4 of 4.
01 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What are some of the more common leadership mistakes that might not be career-ending, but that will hinder your ability to effectively lead your team?...
Thoughtful Thursdays: Ageism?
28 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, unemployment is pretty low among people 55-64. But those same people have the toughest time finding jobs ...
Ep 267: Small(er) Leadership Mistakes Part 3 of 4.
25 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What are some of the more common leadership mistakes that might not be career-ending, but that will hinder your ability to effectively lead your team?...
Thoughtful Thursdays: Unlimited paid time off?
21 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We all need time for R&R. And some organizations have adopted policies that would allow people to take as much time as they need. On this week's #Thou...
Ep 266: Small(er) Leadership Mistakes Part 2 of 4.
18 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What are some of the more common leadership mistakes that might not be career-ending, but that will hinder your ability to effectively lead your team?...
Thoughtful Thursdays: Don't take yourself too seriously.
14 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's important we take our jobs and our careers seriously. But sometimes that leads people to take themselves too seriously as well. On this week's #T...
Ep 265: Small(er) Leadership Mistakes Part 1 of 4.
11 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What are some of the more common leadership mistakes that might not be career-ending, but that will hinder your ability to effectively lead your team?...
Thoughtful Thursdays: Coffee...and other things we do out of habit.
07 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you drink coffee? What about on the days you don't actually NEED it? On this week's #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, we discuss some of the habits peo...
Ep 264: Big Leadership Mistakes
04 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Some mistakes are easy to recover from. Others, not as much. It's important you know how to avoid the big ones whenever you can.https://link.chtbl.com...
Two Minute Tip with Sumit Gupta
01 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Two-Minute tip is brought to you by Sumit Gupta. Sumit is the Founder and Leadership Coach at DeployYourself.com. Sumit provides some great ...
Thoughtful Thursdays: Is your boss spying on you when you work from home?
30 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
According to the Washington Post, more than 60% of companies use software on the computers of work-from-home employees to monitor what they do. On thi...
Ep 263: The world is smaller than you think.
27 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We've all wanted to make sure a terrible boss knows how we feel about them as we're leaving a job for the last time. But how we exit can impact our fu...
Thoughtful Thursdays: Adult tantrums are on the rise.
23 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Whether on video or in person, we've all witnessed at least one adult tantrum in the last year. On this week's #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, we discus...
Ep 262: Is it possible to make accommodations without playing favorites?
20 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How do you meet an employee where they are without other employees interpreting those actions as you playing favorites?#HackingYourLeadership #StarkEn...
Thoughtful Thursdays: Do you use "i" and "we" appropriately?
16 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"I" implies ownership and "we" shares the credit. But do you choose the right one when speaking to your coworkers and your people? On this week's #Tho...
Ep 261: Having a hard time filling job openings?
13 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With more than 10,000,000 job openings across America, you aren't only person having a hard time staffing. But there are ways to set yourself and your...
Thoughtful Thursdays: Data vs relationships in hiring and promoting decisions.
09 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hiring and promoting decisions are influenced by both data and relationships. A mix of objectivity and subjectivity. On this week's #ThoughtfulThursda...
Guest Interview: Johnny C. Taylor Jr. - President & CEO, SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management)
08 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Johnny C. Taylor Jr. - President & CEO, SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management)Buy Johnny's Book here: https://www.amazon.com/Reset-Leaders-Guide...
Ep 260: Training and teaching so your people actually retain the knowledge.
06 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Why is it easier to retain some things you're taught but not others? Are you giving your people the right things to ensure your training is retained?#...
Thoughtful Thursdays: Prioritizing the mental health of your employees.
02 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Companies have been going to greater lengths to show that they care about the mental health of their employees. On this week's #ThoughtfulThursdays ep...
Ep 259: Finding a job you love.
30 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you truly love your job? Do you even know how to define that?#HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo #BeABetterLeaderLinkedIn...
Thoughtful Thursdays: How important is experience at the entry level?
26 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It seems to be getting harder and harder to land an entry level job without a few years of experience. Which might be very frustrating and seem, in ce...
Ep 258: The perks and benefits of today.
23 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are the benefits and perks offered by your organization enough to attract and retain today's talented, multi-generational workforce?#HackingYourLeader...
Thoughtful Thursdays: Should you be publicly recognizing your people on social media?
19 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A growing trend on is leaders posting pictures and recognition of their people on their personal social media profiles. On this week's #ThoughtfulThur...
Ep 257: Are internships worth it?
16 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
One of our listeners asked us if they should say yes to an unpaid internship at a company they like. Could this be a bad move?#HackingYourLeadership #...
Thoughtful Thursdays: The idiot in the room.
12 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We're big fans of Simon Sinek on the show. On this week's #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, we listen to a short Simon Sinek clip and discuss it.Text us y...
Ep 256: Leadership Lessons from Ted Lasso
09 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ted Lasso was just nominated for 20 Emmys. It's a funny show for sure, but did you know it's a show about leadership? #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEng...
Thoughtful Thursdays: Is termination the only solution to toxic leadership?
05 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We all know that one person who should have been fired years ago but they produce results or they're kind of scary to speak to so they remain in their...
Ep 255: Consistency / 4 Year Anniversary
02 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today we start the 5th year of Hacking Your Leadership Podcast. No better time to talk about the importance of being consistent.French & Raven's 6 Bas...
Two-Minute Tip with Erin Hatzikostas
30 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hacking Your Leadership Podcast Two-Minute Tip with Erin HatzikostasToday’s Two-Minute tip is brought to you by Erin Hatzikostas. Erin is a CEO, Be...
Thoughtful Thursdays: Too many check-ins?
29 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How often is too often? Monthly? Weekly? Several times a day? On this week's #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, we discuss the temptation of leaders to ove...
Ep 254: Where does your power as a leader originate?
26 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
More than sixty years ago, psychologists French and Raven developed a framework for identifying the origination of a leader's power. If you rely too h...
Two-Minute Tip with Terry Weir
23 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hacking Your Leadership Podcast Two-Minute Tip with Terry WeirToday’s Two-Minute tip is brought to you by Terry Weir. Terry is a Senior Consultant |...
Thoughtful Thursdays: Do your employees believe they're being asked to do things that aren't part of their job?
22 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"I'm not paid for this." It's a common statement throughout the workforce. Is it true or is it just the grumblings of a disengaged employee? On this w...
Ep 253: "To Be Honest..." Part 4 of 4
19 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ron Carucci's new book "To Be Honest: Lead with the Power of Truth, Justice and Purpose" discusses four factors that are crucial if you want your orga...
This is Your Leadership featuring Thomas Ward
16 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lorenzo sits down with Thomas Ward, founder, and owner of Pig Floyd's BBQ. Visit: www.pigfloyds.comwww.HackingYourLeadership.comBecome a supporter of...
Thoughtful Thursdays: Empathy vs Accountability
15 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's a balance we all struggle with. Does this person need more empathy from me or more accountability? On this week's #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, w...
Ep 252: "To Be Honest..." Part 3 of 4
12 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ron Carucci's new book "To Be Honest: Lead with the Power of Truth, Justice and Purpose" discusses four factors that are crucial if you want your orga...
Thoughtful Thursdays: Mistakes leaders make in remote 1:1's
08 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Conducting great 1:1's is an art. Many leaders do it well while many others struggle. On this week's #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, we discuss some of ...
Ep 251: "To Be Honest..." Part 2 of 4
05 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ron Carucci's new book "To Be Honest: Lead with the Power of Truth, Justice and Purpose" discusses four factors that are crucial if you want your orga...
Thoughtful Thursdays: Do you have daily leadership anchors?
01 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We all have daily routines that help anchor us. Meditation, exercise, reading, etc. But are there similar things that help us anchor our leadership li...
Ep 250: "To Be Honest..." Part 1 of 4
28 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ron Carucci's new book "To Be Honest: Lead with the Power of Truth, Justice and Purpose" discusses four factors that are crucial if you want your orga...
Thoughtful Thursdays: Leadership Memes
24 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We've all seen different one-shot memes of what leadership supposedly is. Some of us may even share some on LinkedIn for some easy 'likes.' On this we...
Guest Interview: Ron Carucci - Author & TEDx Speaker
23 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ron Carucci - Author & TEDx SpeakerBuy Ron's Book here: https://www.amazon.com/Be-Honest-Power-Justice-Purpose/dp/1398600660/#BeABetterLeader #Hacking...
Ep 249: Are you apologizing too much?
21 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How many times have you apologized to someone at work in the last 30 days? If you're overusing the words, they're losing their impact.Thrive article b...
Thoughtful Thursdays: Leaders vote with their time.
17 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How do you spend your time? On this week's #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Lorenzo shares advice on making sure leaders spend their time in the right pl...
Ep 248: Are our standards for leaders too high?
14 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever felt like the accountability was being piled onto you? Like you were being held to an impossible standard?#HackingYourLeadership #StarkE...
Thoughtful Thursdays: Do your people believe you lead with fairness, justice, and integrity?
10 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We'd all like to think we lead with fairness, justice, and integrity. But would our people say we do? On this week's #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Chr...
Ep 247: What is your leadership legacy?
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We all want to leave a legacy. What do your actions say about the legacy YOU want to leave?#HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfL...
Two-Minute Tip with Josh Saterman
04 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hacking Your Leadership Podcast Two-Minute Tip with Josh SatermanToday’s Two-Minute tip is brought to you by Josh Saterman. Josh is the CEO and Co-F...
Thought Thursdays: When it comes to helping your people, always say yes.
03 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When your people ask for help, do you always so yes? On this week's #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Lorenzo shares advice on how he helps leaders better...
Guest Interview: Scott O'Neil - CEO, Philadelphia 76ers NBA Team
02 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Scott O'Neil - CEO, Philadelphia 76ers NBA TeamBuy Scott's Book here: https://www.amazon.com/Where-Your-Feet-Are-Principles/dp/1250769876#BeABetterLea...
Ep 246: How do you stop an employee from undermining you?
31 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever had an employee who constantly goes over your head and talks to your boss? Why do employees do this? What can YOU do about it?#HackingYo...
Thoughtful Thursdays: Does supporting your team mean solving their problems?
27 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever been asked for something by an employee, and you felt that anxiousness in the pit of your stomach that comes from the knowledge that the...
Ep 245: Trust the process.
24 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We've all been in situations where we felt like whatever got us to where we are couldn't possibly take us further. When you feel like this, what eleme...
Two-Minute Tip with Jonathan Hilmo
21 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hacking Your Leadership Podcast Two-Minute Tip with Jonathan HilmoJonathan shares a leadership tip about reflective listening.Find more from Jonathan ...
Thoughtful Thursdays: Do you hold people accountable to their commitments?
20 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you hold people accountable to their commitments? On this week's #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Lorenzo shares his thoughts about accountability and...
Ep 244: Are we giving great leaders the praise they deserve?
17 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We've all hopefully had at least one or two great leaders throughout our careers. How many times have you told those leaders how you felt about them?#...
Two-Minute Tip with Dr. Gregg Mays
14 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hacking Your Leadership Podcast Two-Minute Tip with Dr. Gregg MaysDr. Mays shares a leadership tip about how to control your emotions.Find more from D...
Thoughtful Thursdays: Why does learning have to be uncomfortable?
13 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Why do so many people believe that learning has to be uncomfortable? On this week's #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Lorenzo shares his thoughts on a pos...
Guest Interview: Adrian Gostick & Chester Elton - Best-Selling Authors
12 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian Gostick & Chester Elton - Best-Selling AuthorsBuy Adrian and Chester's Book here: https://anxietyatworkbook.com/#BeABetterLeader #HackingYourLe...
Ep 243: Are you doing the right things with your results?
10 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Results are important. We all know it. But some leaders use their results to do good while others use them poorly.#HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagem...
Thoughtful Thursdays: Why is delivering feedback so hard?
06 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Does the thought of delivering feedback make you anxious? On this week's #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Chris talks about things you can do to make the...
Guest Interview: Jim Harter - Author, Chief Data Scientist at Gallup
05 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jim Harter - Author, Chief Data Scientist at GallupBuy Jim's Book here: https://www.amazon.com/Wellbeing-at-Work-Jim-Clifton/dp/1595622411#BeABetterLe...
Ep 242: What are we gaining and losing by going remote?
03 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Some companies are returning to physical offices while others will be permanently remote. But is one of those objectively better than the other?#Hacki...
Thoughtful Thursday: What is your one sentence definition of leadership?
29 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What is your one sentence definition of leadership? On this week's #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Lorenzo shares his thoughts on why this question is s...
Ep 241: Are you a leader or a therapist?
26 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Does it seem like a larger part of your job recently has been spent in the mental health space with your employees?#HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngage...
Thoughtful Thursdays: What does it mean to be a 'messy' leader?
22 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a messy leader? On this week's #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Chris talks about the importance of embracing this in 2021.Entrepreneur Article b...
Ep 240: Learning to Learn Part 4 of 4
19 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Discussing Erika Andersen's article "Learning to Learn" from Harvard Business Review.Link to article: https://hbr.org/2016/03/learning-to-learn#Hackin...
Thoughtful Thursdays: Why you think you're right - even when you are wrong.
15 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you defend your ideas or are you curious when others question them? On this week's #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Lorenzo shares his thoughts on a T...
Guest Interview: Heather R. Younger - Best-Selling Author & Speaker
14 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Heather R. Younger - Best-Selling Author & SpeakerBuy Heather's Book here: http://theartofcaringleadership.com/#BeABetterLeader #HackingYourLeadership...
Ep 239: Learning to Learn Part 3 of 4
12 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Discussing Erika Andersen's article "Learning to Learn" from Harvard Business Review.Link to article: https://hbr.org/2016/03/learning-to-learn#Hackin...
Thoughtful Thursdays: Learn the six habits of the most successful people in history.
08 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have interest in learning about successful habits? On this week's #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Lorenzo shares information on a free Linkedin L...
Ep 238: Learning to Learn Part 2 of 4
05 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Discussing Erika Andersen's article "Learning to Learn" from Harvard Business Review.Link to article: https://hbr.org/2016/03/learning-to-learn#Hackin...
Two-Minute Tip with Thomas Heppner
02 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hacking Your Leadership Podcast Two-Minute Tip with Thomas HeppnerThomas shares a leadership tip about how to properly deliver constructive criticism....
Thoughtful Thursdays: Psychological Safety vs Performance Accountability
01 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you really great at holding people accountable? What about creating a psychologically safe environment for your team? On this week's #ThoughtfulTh...
Ep 237: Learning to Learn Part 1 of 4
29 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Discussing Erika Andersen's article "Learning to Learn" from Harvard Business Review.Link to article: https://hbr.org/2016/03/learning-to-learn#Hackin...
Thoughtful Thursdays: The importance of your time.
25 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you understand how important your time really is? On this week's #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Chris shares his thoughts on video he saw on LinkedI...
Ep 236: How do you eliminate bias in your hiring process?
22 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
So you're trying to increase diversity on your team but it isn't working. Are you addressing biases that can sometimes be baked into your system?#Hack...
Two-Minute Tip with Vandy Densmore
19 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hacking Your Leadership Podcast Two-Minute Tip with Vandy DensmoreVandy shares a leadership tip about culture and employee engagement.Find more from V...
Thoughtful Thursdays: 3 leadership traits we need in 2021.
18 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What are leadership traits needed in 2021? On this week's #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Lorenzo shares his thoughts on an article he read on fast comp...
Ep 235: How do you start to increase the level of diversity on a team with none?
15 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On many teams with little to no diversity, it might even seem like there aren't any problems being caused by it. How do you recognize the issue? More ...
Thoughtful Thursdays: Are you a stable leader?
11 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean to be a stable leader? On this week's #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Chris shares his thoughts on an often-overlooked quality of good...
Guest Interview: Doug Conant - Author & Former CEO, Campbell Soup Company
10 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Doug Conant - Author & Former CEO, Campbell Soup CompanyDoug's Website: https://conantleadership.com/#BeABetterLeader #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEng...
Ep 234: Is it possible to have great culture AND high performance?
08 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Is it possible to have great culture AND high performance?#HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo #BeABetterLeaderYouTube Channe...
Thoughtful Thursdays: The rule of 10,000 hours.
04 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this Thoughtful Thursday episode, Lorenzo shares his thoughts on Malcolm Gladwell's 10,000 hour theory.#leadership #podcast #hackingyourleadershipB...
Special Announcement: Spreaker Prime Partnership
03 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
**SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT**We are excited to share that Hacking Your Leadership is now a Spreaker Prime [email protected]@lifeoflozo....
Ep 233: Is it possible to have development equity on your team?
01 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Is it possible to have development equity on your team?#HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo #BeABetterLeaderYouTube Channel: ...
Thoughtful Thursdays: Are you listening enough?
25 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Some leaders are quick to inject their opinion rather than waiting for others to speak first. On this week's #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Chris share...
Guest Interview: Matthew Confer - TEDx Speaker and VP of Strategy & Business Development at Abilitie
24 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Matthew Confer - TEDx Speaker and VP of Strategy & Business Development at AbilitieMatthew's TEDx: https://www.ted.com/talks/matthew_confer_before_you...
Ep 232: How do you empower your people without losing control?
22 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Is it possible to empower your people without allowing them to take things too far?#HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo #BeAB...
Thoughtful Thursdays: Are you encouraging healthy habits for your employees?
18 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you encouraging healthy habits for your employees? On this week's #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Lorenzo shares an article by Goldie Chan that give...
Ep 231: Lessons from Robinhood on leadership and transparency.
15 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As a leader of people, there are times you'll have to deliver information to your people. How important is transparency in these moments?#HackingYourL...
Thoughtful Thursdays: Sometimes you just need to laugh at yourself.
11 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever done something unintentionally silly? On this week's #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Lorenzo shares his thoughts about learning to laugh a...
Guest Interview: Brett Cooper - Best Selling Author and Leadership Consultant
10 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Brett Cooper - Best Selling Author and Leadership ConsultantVisit Brett's site and take the DISC-EQ assessment for free (Use Access Code "Hacking"): h...
Ep 230: Should you ever hire an employee who left and wants to come back?
08 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Is it ever appropriate to allow a former employee to come back? Do you have the right conversations with people around these matters?#HackingYourLeade...
Thoughtful Thursdays: Are your employees feeling overwhelmed?
04 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you noticed your people feeling more overwhelmed with the work they believe they need to do? On this week's #ThoughtfulThursdays episode, Chris s...