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Ask Christa! Business Questions, Straight Answers, Real Impact

Ask Christa! is the place where you can ask questions about how to work through business challenges and workplace issues. Each episode focuses on one common question and offers additional resources to learn more.

Ask Christa! Business Questions, Straight Answers, Real Impact

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Ask Christa! What Does a Healthy Work Culture Look Like?? (S2E20)
June 26, 2025

Ask Christa! What Does a Healthy Work Culture Look Like?? (S2E20)

Summary In this episode of Ask Christa!, Christa Dhimo explores the complexities of workplace culture, emphasizing the importance of employee engagement over mere satisfaction. She discusses how a healthy work culture is characterized by trust and respect, with a mindset that organizational perform…
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Ask Christa! Why Organizational Structure Matters!! (S2E19)
June 23, 2025

Ask Christa! Why Organizational Structure Matters!! (S2E19)

Summary In this episode, Christa Dhimo discusses the strategic role of organizational structures in business success. She explores various organizational structures, explains how they directly impact employee and organizational performance, and how org structures impact decision-making and employee…
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Ask Christa! Does Management Training Matter? (S2E18)
June 19, 2025

Ask Christa! Does Management Training Matter? (S2E18)

Summary In this episode of Ask Christa!, Christa Dhimo discusses the critical importance of management training in today's workplace. She emphasizes that effective management is essential for organizational performance, team success, and employee retention, especially in matrix organizational struc…
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Ask Christa! How Do I Stop Putting Up with Bad Behavior (Put-Downs) at Work? (S2E17)
June 16, 2025

Ask Christa! How Do I Stop Putting Up with Bad Behavior (Put-Downs) at Work? (S2E17)

Summary In this episode of Ask Christa!, Christa Dhimo addresses a listener's concern about dealing with a disrespectful coworker whose style is to put others down. She emphasizes the importance of respect and dignity, and the impact respect and dignity has on organizational performance. She discus…
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Ask Christa! Managing an Interrupting Boss (S2E16)
June 12, 2025

Ask Christa! Managing an Interrupting Boss (S2E16)

Summary In this episode of Ask Christa, Christa Dhimo addresses the challenge of being interrupted by a manager during your team meetings—in front of your team. She explores the concept of an interrupting culture, the reasons behind interruptions, including excitement, poor listening skills, and po…
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Ask Christa! How to Give Feedback to a Defensive Team Member?? (S2E15)
June 9, 2025

Ask Christa! How to Give Feedback to a Defensive Team Member?? (S2E15)

Summary In this episode, Christa Dhimo addresses the challenges of giving feedback to defensive coworkers. She explores the reasons behind defensive behavior (including low self-esteem and past criticism), the importance of understanding it, and offers strategies for effectively providing feedback.…
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Recent Blog Posts

June 21, 2025
More Answers... (6/22/25 Newsletter): Wow It's HOT!!! (and if you can't take the heat...)

The "More Answers..." Newsletter Hi Everyone, Here's the blog version of the Sunday Evening "More Answers..." to get a friendly boost to setup your work week!  Remember to sign up for the newsletter for bonus material!! (https://www.askchris…

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June 14, 2025
More Answers... (06/15/25 Newsletter): Learning & Choices

The "More Answers..." Newsletter Hi Everyone, Here's your Sunday Evening "More Answers..." to get a friendly boost from me to setup your work week! Remember to sign up for the newsletter for bonus material!! (https://www.askchrista.com/newsletter…

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