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Sept. 28, 2025

Addressing toxic politics in the workplace (the customers) #business #corporatelife #officepolitics

Check out Episode 43 that addresses the listener plead for help with office politics-- in a family business!

In the epi, I differentiate between toxic and constructive politics, and provide actionable strategies for managing toxic environments.

Check it out, then browse through my show’s website, AskChrista.com to review other episodes where I review listener questions, answer with practical tips that work, then offer additional resources you can learn from in the show notes…

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Sept. 27, 2025

Super cringey phrase--- BUT SO TRUE!!!! #teamwork #team #corporatelife #business

-Check out Episode 44 that addresses the listener question about a really uncomfortable co-worker situation: toning it down…

Check it out, then browse through my show’s website, AskChrista.com to review other episodes where I review listener questions, answer with practical tips that work, then offer additional resources you can learn from in the show notes!
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Sept. 26, 2025

Declining meetings is a cultural change... #business #changemanagement #meetings

Check out Episode 42 that answers the listener question, "How can I diplomatically skip wasteful meetings?”

Check it out, then browse through my show’s website, AskChrista.com to review other episodes where I review listener questions, answer with practical tips that work, then offer additional resources you can learn from in the show notes!
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Sept. 24, 2025

Office Politics are about Status and Power #business #officepolitics #corporatelife

Check out Episode 43 that addresses the listener plead for help with office politics-- in a family business!

In the epi, I differentiate between toxic and constructive politics, and provide actionable strategies for managing toxic environments.

Check it out, then browse through my show’s website, AskChrista.com to review other episodes where I review listener questions, answer with practical tips that work, then offer additional resources you can learn from in the show notes…

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Sept. 23, 2025

Want effective business alliances? Here are three common objectives that WORK! #business

Check out Episode 41 that answers the listener question, "What are some best practices when working with partners?”

This is a BIG topic these days: how companies do better because of their strategic partnerships, otherwise known as “alliances.”

Check it out, then browse through my show’s website, AskChrista.com to review other episodes where I review listener questions, answer with practical tips that work, then offer additional resources you can learn from in the sh…

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Sept. 22, 2025

How can I ask a co-worker to tone it down? | Ask Christa!

Summary
In this episode, Christa Dhimo addresses a listener's question about managing team dynamics, particularly focusing on the listener’s co-worker, whose exuberance and enthusiasm are overwhelming for others. Christa emphasizes the importance of understanding self-awareness, and the need for adjustments in behavior to foster a high-functioning team environment. Christa provides strategies for improving team dynamics and highlights the significance of effective management and ongo…

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Sept. 22, 2025

Learning how to work together while also being yoursef(ves) #business #work #corporate #teamwork

Check out Episode 44 that addresses the listener question about a really uncomfortable co-worker situation: toning it down…

Check it out, then browse through my show’s website, AskChrista.com to review other episodes where I review listener questions, answer with practical tips that work, then offer additional resources you can learn from in the show notes!

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Sept. 21, 2025

Why it's so difficult to decline a meeting (even bad ones) #business #businessskills #meetings

Check out Episode 42 that answers the listener question, "How can I diplomatically skip wasteful meetings?”

Check it out, then browse through my show’s website, AskChrista.com to review other episodes where I review listener questions, answer with practical tips that work, then offer additional resources you can learn from in the show notes!
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Sept. 20, 2025

Effective business alliances are really about the relationship #business #businessgrowth

Check out Episode 41 that answers the listener question, "What are some best practices when working with partners?”

This is a BIG topic these days: how companies do better because of their strategic partnerships, otherwise known as “alliances.”

Check it out, then browse through my show’s website, AskChrista.com to review other episodes where I review listener questions, answer with practical tips that work, then offer additional resources you can learn from in the sh…

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Sept. 19, 2025

What helps or hinders our focus at work? (workload? crazy timelines?) #work #business #management

Check out Episode 40 that answers the listener question, "What are some tips to be more focused at work?" A: There are SO MANY work hacks, social media accounts, tips, books, and videos about this—so why do we still struggle?

My answer focuses on knowing WHY you want to be focused at work as your True North, then enabling the right amount of focus at work with the basics, including brain breaks while you are working.

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Sept. 19, 2025

I Hate Office Politics - Help! | Ask Christa!

Summary
In this episode of Ask Christa, Christa Dhimo addresses a listener's concerns about office politics, emphasizing the importance of understanding influence in the workplace. Christa defines office politics, differentiating between toxic and constructive politics, and provides actionable strategies for managing toxic environments. She encourages listeners to focus on company objectives and offers practical exercises to navigate office politics effectively. Additionally, she sha…

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Sept. 19, 2025

This epi deals with Office Politics!!! #business #officepolitics #corporatelife

Check out Episode 43 that addresses the listener plead for help with office politics-- in a family business!

In the epi, I differentiate between toxic and constructive politics, and provide actionable strategies for managing toxic environments.

Check it out, then browse through my show’s website, AskChrista.com to review other episodes where I review listener questions, answer with practical tips that work, then offer additional resources you can learn from in the show notes…

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Sept. 18, 2025

The "Office Politics" Epi is out!! #business #officepolitics #smallbusiness #officelife

Check out Episode 43 that addresses the listener plead for help with office politics-- in a family business!

In the epi, I differentiate between toxic and constructive politics, and provide actionable strategies for managing toxic environments.

Check it out, then browse through my show’s website, AskChrista.com to review other episodes where I review listener questions, answer with practical tips that work, then offer additional resources you can learn from in the show notes…

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Sept. 18, 2025

I Hate Office Politics - HELP! | Ask Christa!

Summary
In this episode of Ask Christa, Christa Dhimo addresses a listener's concerns about office politics, emphasizing the importance of understanding influence in the workplace. Christa defines office politics, differentiating between toxic and constructive politics, and provides actionable strategies for managing toxic environments. She encourages listeners to focus on company objectives and offers practical exercises to navigate office politics effectively. Additionally, she sha…

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Sept. 17, 2025

Good meeting management requires investment - it doesn't just "happen" #business #businessskills

Check out Episode 42 that answers the listener question, "How can I diplomatically skip wasteful meetings?”

Check it out, then browse through my show’s website, AskChrista.com to review other episodes where I review listener questions, answer with practical tips that work, then offer additional resources you can learn from in the show notes!
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Sept. 16, 2025

What ever happened to taking breaks at work? (our brains need them) #business #work #management

Check out Episode 40 that answers the listener question, "What are some tips to be more focused at work?" A: There are SO MANY work hacks, social media accounts, tips, books, and videos about this—so why do we still struggle?

My answer focuses on knowing WHY you want to be focused at work as your True North, then enabling the right amount of focus at work with the basics, including brain breaks while you are working.

Check it out, then browse through my show’s web…

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Sept. 15, 2025

How can i diplomatically decline wasteful meetings? #meetings #business #businessskills

Check out Episode 42 that answers the listener question, "How can I diplomatically skip wasteful meetings?”

Check it out, then browse through my show’s website, AskChrista.com to review other episodes where I review listener questions, answer with practical tips that work, then offer additional resources you can learn from in the show notes!
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Ask Christa! Business Questions, Straight Answers, Real Impact

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Sept. 15, 2025

How can I diplomatically decline wasteful meetings | Ask Christa!

Summary
In this episode of Ask Christa!, Christa Dhimo addresses the common workplace issue of excessive meetings and how to navigate them effectively. She consolidates listener questions about declining unnecessary meetings while maintaining professionalism. She discusses the importance of designing meetings with attendees' needs in mind so as to reduce the question (and stress) about attendance. She also reviews the cultural dynamics that influence meeting attendance. The conversat…

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Sept. 14, 2025

What's a business alliances, REALLY? #business #businessgrowth

Check out Episode 41 that answers the listener question, "What are some best practices when working with partners?”

This is a BIG topic these days: how companies do better because of their strategic partnerships, otherwise known as “alliances.”

Check it out, then browse through my show’s website, AskChrista.com to review other episodes where I review listener questions, answer with practical tips that work, then offer additional resources you can learn from in the sh…

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Sept. 13, 2025

Crazy-urgent leaders are disruptive and destructive! #business #leadership #management #work

Check out Episode 39 that answers the listener question, "Why do I hate deadlines so much?"

There’s a lot to why people hate deadlines: workload stress, lack of resources, feeling there isn’t enough time AND being surrounded by leaders who have a chronic Urgency-Emergency style…

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Sept. 12, 2025

Do we even know WHY we want to be focused at work? #business #relationship #work #focus

Check out Episode 40 that answers the listener question, "What are some tips to be more focused at work?" A: There are SO MANY work hacks, social media accounts, tips, books, and videos about this—so why do we still struggle?

My answer focuses on knowing WHY you want to be focused at work as your True North, then enabling the right amount of focus at work with the basics, including brain breaks while you are working.

Check it out, then browse through my show’s web…

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Sept. 11, 2025

This listener KNOWS the value of alliance management!!! #business #businessgrowth

Check out Episode 41 that answers the listener question, "What are some best practices when working with partners?”

This is a BIG topic these days: how companies do better because of their strategic partnerships, otherwise known as “alliances.”

Check it out, then browse through my show’s website, AskChrista.com to review other episodes where I review listener questions, answer with practical tips that work, then offer additional resources you can learn from in the sh…

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Sept. 11, 2025

What are some best practices when working with [organizational] partners? | Ask Christa!

Summary
In this episode of Ask Christa!, Christa Dhimo tackles a listener’s question about alliance management, exploring the challenges, best practices, and evolving role of managing partnerships in business. She emphasizes the importance of understanding alliance objectives, building trust, and fostering collaboration for mutual success. Listeners will walk away with insights to enhance their alliance management skills, along with valuable resources for further learning.

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Sept. 10, 2025

Feeling anxious about an impending change at work? Counterbalance by knowing your worth. #business

Episode 38 answers the listener question, "How do I better manage anxiety at work?" The listener offers a lot of background: this is about a re-org, the listener loves her boss, and is anxious about getting re-org'd under someone she doesn't want to work with or work for...

Check out my show Ask Christa! where I review listener questions, answer with practical tips that work, then support more learning with additional resources in the show notes!

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