The sooner you treat feedback as a tool for self-inquiry rather than a personal attack, the faster you grow. Not only as a leader, but as a person others want to follow.
You don’t need to become an expert in these frameworks to benefit from them. But understanding the difference between exploration (Design Thinking) and execution (Agile) helps you ask better questions, set clearer expectations, and lead your teams with more precision.
Creative Directors aren’t just for agencies or global brands. They serve a practical, often overlooked function for individuals, studios, and small teams: they help creative work live up to its purpose.
AI is here. It’s not a trend, and it’s not going away. Understandably, many graphic designers feel uneasy about it— some even fear being replaced. But that fear, while human, doesn’t reflect the actual opportunity in front of us.
The ability to focus deeply is becoming rare. Constant notifications, the pressure to multitask, and an always-on work culture make…
“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?
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.
If you’ve ever felt like your brain is running on overdrive from social media—endless notifications, news updates, and the constant pressure to keep up— us too.
Creativity isn’t about pulling ideas from nowhere—it’s about collecting, interpreting, and reshaping what we take in. If your output feels sluggish, check your input. Then, go outside and fill the well.
Creativity often comes with a reputation—many creative professionals are swiftly labeled “difficult” or “egotistical” at the slightest sign of pushback….