What documentation should be in your company's DNA

Think of your company’s core documentation as a “black box” that holds the essential information needed to sustain, protect, and grow your business.

Framework for Providing Thoughtful Feedback

Giving thoughtful feedback on graphic design requires a blend of clarity, kindness, and respect for the creative process.

What Does “Take Creative Risks” Mean?

"Take creative risks" is one of those phrases that gets thrown around often by clients, by managers, by the occasional LinkedIn guru. But what does it actually mean?

QUIZ: Should This Be a Meeting or an Email?

Before scheduling a meeting, take this quiz.

Why Weekly Meetings Should Be Heavily Thought Out or Abolished

Meetings aren’t free. Even if no one books a conference room or orders coffee, they cost time, often the most valuable resource in any workplace.

What Does Quarterly Planning Look Like?

Quarterly planning is a structured approach to setting goals, aligning priorities, and ensuring progress over a three-month period. It offers enough time to achieve meaningful results while remaining short enough to adjust to changes.

Do You Feel Like You’re Moving Up in Your Creative Career?

If you feel stuck, you’re not alone. Many talented creatives find themselves in roles that feel comfortable but stagnant. The key is recognizing what growth looks like in a field that doesn’t always offer traditional markers of success.

Designers: Do You Feel Like Your Boss Doesn’t Listen to You?

Many designers feel unheard at work, whether by managers who don’t understand design, executives who prioritize speed over quality, or clients who assume their personal taste overrides expertise.

Rebuild Your Leadership Style

A leadership style that worked five years ago may not serve you today. That’s not failure; it’s evolution. The best leaders know when to adjust, when to listen, and when to lead with renewed purpose. If you’re ready to rebuild, start today.

The Dangers of Rush Jobs: How Poor Planning Undermines Creative Work

When last-minute projects become the norm, they don’t just disrupt workflow; they erode the foundation of good creative work.

Are You Starting Fires in Your Business? Be Honest With Us Now

Hey fellow leaders, it’s Charm’s Founder Lauren here. I am proudly no longer a project fire starter. But let’s go ahead and relive my trauma together for educational benefit; let’s take a look at some of my arsonist history.

Media Overwhelm: All of the Info, All of the Time

If you’ve ever felt like your brain is running on overdrive from social media, the endless notifications, news updates, and constant pressure to keep up... us too.