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Ask Christa! Business Questions, Straight Answers, Real Impact
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June 19, 2026
My Manager Keeps Changing Our Goals, Help! (Ask Christa! S7E78)
Summary In this episode of Ask Christa!, Christa answers a listener question about working in a startup where team goals keep shifting, priorities are repeatedly changed, and progress seems impossible. She explores the difference between healthy flexibility and chronic instability, why constant swings drain morale and productivity, and how employees can raise the issue in a way that stays focused on business outcomes rather than understandable frustration. Christa then shares practical strate...
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June 12, 2026
My Manager Gossips All The Time, Help! (Ask Christa! S7E77)
Summary In this episode of Ask Christa!, Christa answers a listener question about a manager who gossips constantly and creates an uncomfortable, unprofessional work environment. She explains what habitual workplace gossip often signals about insecurity, control, and team culture, why it damages trust and psychological safety, and how employees can respond without getting pulled into the behavior. Christa then offers practical guidance for setting boundaries, documenting harmful patterns, and...
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June 5, 2026
My Manager Shops for Answers, Help! (Ask Christa! S7E76)
Summary In this episode of Ask Christa!, Christa answers a listener question about a manager who keeps asking different people the same question until he hears the opinion, number, or client story he wants. The episode explores why this behavior damages trust, undermines expertise, creates ethical risk, and teaches teams to go silent. It also offers practical steps for documenting patterns, responding with clarity, protecting data integrity, and escalating concerns when necessary. Key Takeawa...
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More Answers... (06/23/26 Newsletter): The Energy to Move
Hi Everyone,
Here are More Answers... to help you head into the work week. Remember, you can see previous newsletters at askchrista.com/MoreAnswers.Today’s topic: The energy to move.
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More Answers... (06/16/26 Newsletter): When There's an Urgency to Leave
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Here are More Answers... to help you head into the work week. Remember, you can see previous newsletters at askchrista.com/MoreAnswers.Today’s topic: When there's an urgency to leave.
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Here are More Answers... to help you head into the work week. Remember, you can see previous newsletters at askchrista.com/MoreAnswers.Today’s topic: When there's an urgency to leave.
We've all felt it:…