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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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Ep 430: The Right (and Wrong) Way to Address Issues with your Team
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All companies have issues. And company leaders will need to address those issues. But there are correct and incorrect ways to address them. And the wrong ways can lead to deeper issues that are even harder to solve. Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hacking-…
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Summary In this engaging conversation, Lorenzo and Phil Geldart explore the intricacies of leadership, focusing on the importance of storytelling in leadership development, the necessity of releasing human potential, and the dynamics of creating a supportive work environment. Phil shares insights from his book, 'Leading What Matters Most', emphasiz…
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Engagement Exchange: Re-engaging an employee who used to perform at a higher level.
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No one can perform at their absolute best, 100% of the time, for an unlimited amount of time. But what if you have an employee and you just KNOW they're capable of more? What is causing the disconnect? How do you re-engage them? Welcome to the Engagement Exchange. Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 Become a supporter of this p…
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Ep 429: More Discussion on Zombie Leadership
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Our listeners reached out and said they wanted more discussion on the topic of "Zombie Leadership" or the idea that there are assumptions about leadership that just aren't true but that we seem to want to carry with us long after they've been disproved. Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 Become a supporter of this podcast: htt…
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Engagement Exchange: How important is a sense of purpose to employee engagement?
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Employees who find a sense of purpose in their work are far more engaged than those who do not. But how do you make sure your employees have found it? 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--4805…
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There are assumptions about leadership that just aren't true but that we seem to want to carry with us long after they've been disproved. What are they and how do we rid ourselves of them? Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hacking-your-leadership-podcast--48…
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Engagement Exchange: Do you use humor as a leadership tool?
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Humor can be a very effecive tool in your leadership toolbox, but it can also kill relationships and careers if it's done incorrectly. What is your leavel of comfort in using humor with your teams? Welcome to the Engagement Exchange. Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22174142 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.co…
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Ep 427: Is there enough of both competition and collaboration on your team?
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Teams of leadership peers need to have healthy amounts of both competition AND collaboration. When one of those things becomes too much higher than the other, the team will spiral into dysfunction. Link to article by Thomas Keil: https://www.physicianleaders.org/articles/why-leadership-teams-fail Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=2217…
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Engagement Exchange: Is an apathetic boss hurting your development?
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Some 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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Whether 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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Some 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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The 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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Not 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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Many 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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Some 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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There 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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Do 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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Our 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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Asking 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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Our 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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It'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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Our 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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Just 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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