Executive Communications
Kari Arns
The Thing That's Actually Holding You Back

The senior leaders who get passed over aren't always less competent. Some have just never examined the signals they're sending with their presence—which is the sum total of what you say and do.

The Thing That's Actually Holding You Back
Design, Marketing
Kari Arns
The Magic of a Big Mural? It Can't Be Ignored!

Thinking about going big with a wall or street mural? The impact can't be beat! But creating large scale art can be tricky. Here are 10 things to consider before you start concepting: 

The Magic of a Big Mural? It Can't Be Ignored!
Executive Communications
Kari Arns
Executive Communication Self-Assessment: Check ...

As leaders, it can be hard to know if we are communicating the right things, in the right way, and at the right time.

This quick self-assessment guides you through some self-reflection to see where you’re soaring, and where you may want to shore up your communication.

And here’s the good news: communication mastery can be learned!

Executive Communication Self-Assessment: Check Your Effectiveness
Design, Marketing
Kari Arns
Should You Send a Printed Postcard or an Email? ...

Sometimes the smartest move isn’t another email subject line or boosted post—it’s showing up in someone’s actual mailbox. Direct mail has a kind of presence digital can’t replicated: it interrupts the scroll, cuts through the noise, and lingers on a counter or desk in a way a digital ad never will. When used with intention, it’s less about old-school tactics and more about tactile strategy.

Should You Send a Printed Postcard or an Email? The Answer May Surprise You!
Web, Marketing
Kari Arns
From Clutter to Clicks: How to Build Your ...

An online catalog can either be a brand’s best sales engine—or its fastest way to overwhelm a visitor. The difference is in design and discipline. A great catalog doesn’t just “list products”; it curates them, guides discovery, and makes exploration effortless. If you’re loading dozens (or hundreds) of items, the key is thinking like a shopper, not just a seller as you build your website.

From Clutter to Clicks: How to Build Your Online Product Catalog by Thinking Like a Buyer