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Leadership Development Episodes

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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June 16, 2025

Ask Christa! How Do I Stop Putting Up with Bad Behavior (Put-Downs) a…

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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May 29, 2025

Ask Christa! What if Failure Didn't Exist in the Business World?? (S1…

Summary In this episode of Ask Christa!, Christa Dhimo explores the concept of failure in the workplace, emphasizing that it is crucial to focus on learning and achieving goals rather than being weighed down by the fear of failure, and the importance of reframing our understanding of failure and su…

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May 22, 2025

Ask Christa! Strategy Series (3/3): How Do I Create Goals If There's …

Summary In this episode of Ask Christa!, Christa Dhimo addresses the common challenge of creating goals aligned with a company's strategy, particularly when that strategy is, or corporate goals are, unclear. She discusses the importance of understanding corporate goals, the process of crafting and …

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May 19, 2025

Ask Christa! Strategy Series (2/3): HELP!! I Don't Know My Company's …

Summary In this episode of Ask Christa!, Christa Dhimo addresses the common concern of employees feeling that there is no clear strategy within their organizations. She discusses the importance of understanding what constitutes a strategy, how to identify existing strategies, and the steps employee…

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May 8, 2025

Ask Christa! Humility or Imposter Syndrome? (S1E6)

Summary In this episode of Ask Christa!, Christa Dhimo explores the complexities of imposter syndrome—which is actually and originally called imposter phenomenon—and humility. She distinguishes between the two concepts, explaining that imposter phenomenon is a feeling of self-doubt regarding one's …

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April 24, 2025

Ask Christa! Fear of Making Mistakes as a Source of POWER! (S1E2)

Summary In this episode, Christa Dhimo addresses the fear of making mistakes when stepping out of comfort zones, particularly in new job roles and promotions. She emphasizes the personal nature of fear and encourages listeners to value it as a perspective rather than a hindrance. Christa provides p…

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April 20, 2025

Ask Christa! Forget About Inspiration-- Learn How to MOTIVATE!!! (S1E…

Summary In this episode of Ask Christa!, Christa Dhimo addresses the challenge of inspiring a team when one lacks the energy to do so. She emphasizes the importance of understanding the difference between inspiration and motivation, advocating for a shift in focus from being an inspirational leader…

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