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My Boss's Boss is a Bully-- What Do I Do?  (Ask Christa! S7E81)
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My Boss's Boss is a Bully-- What Do I Do? (Ask Christa! S7E81)

Recent Episodes

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Oct. 30, 2026

My Boss's Boss is a Bully-- What Do I Do? (Ask Christa! S7E81)

Summary In Episode 81, Christa answers a listener who witnessed her boss’s boss repeatedly demean her manager and eventually reported it. The episode explains why witnesses often hesitate, how to distinguish a difficult moment from a pattern of bullying behavior, and how to respond earlier through safe intervention, factual documentation, support for the person targeted, and appropriate reporting. Key Takeaways · Hesitation does not mean you approved of the be...
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Sept. 24, 2026

My Boss 's Boss Assigns Me Work-- Help!! (Ask Christa S7E80)

We're back!! After a short hiatus (life gets busy for all of us, me too!!) Thank you for your patience!!! Summary In this episode, Christa answers a listener question about how to handle it when a senior leader assigns work directly, bypassing the listener’s immediate manager. The episode explains why this can create confusion around priorities and reporting lines, how to respond in the moment without sounding difficult, and how to loop in the direct manager in a way that protects relat...
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July 10, 2026

My Boss Wastes Time Chit-Chatting, What Do I Do? (Ask Christa! S7E79)

Summary In this episode, Christa answers a listener question about how to protect focus when a caring, supportive boss frequently stops by for casual chit-chat. The episode explains why even well-intended interruptions can disrupt momentum, how to frame the conversation using impact and behavior without making the boss feel criticized, and what to do when a manager may be more defensive or less receptive to feedback. Key Takeaways · A great boss can still have habits...

Recent Blog Posts

Oct. 19, 2026

More Answers... (10/19/26 Newsletter): Are We Ever Ready for Relief?

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: Are We Ever Ready for Relief?
If you're younger than 75, you have probably worked…
Sept. 17, 2026

More Answers... (09/17/26 Newsletter): The Value of Hobbies

Hi Everyone, 
Here are More Answers... to help you head into the work week. Remember, you can see previous newsletters at askchrista.com/MoreAnswers.(Life is busy!! My newsletters will be 2-4 per month going forward!)Today's Topic: The Value of a H…