When the Waters Rose, Leadership Slumbered

The July 2025 floods in Kerr and Hunt Counties took over 100 lives. The rain was unstoppable—but the silence from local leadership didn’t have to be. This article unpacks how poor visibility and zero preparedness turned a natural disaster into a human tragedy—and what Pool Theory can teach us moving forward.

Why Branding Is Important And Why You Can’t Afford to Wait

Branding is a slow process to build a reputation that you start long before you actually need it. It’s your branding that defines your brand and how people perceive it, especially in your absence. And if you wait to figure it out when the pressure hits, whether it’s a crisis, a big opportunity, or a moment of scrutiny, you’re already behind.

New Podcast Feature: Tiffany Muehlbauer on Leading in a Crisis

What if the only thing people could find about your brand during a crisis… was the crisis itself? On Leading in a Crisis, Tiffany Muehlbauer shares how The Pool Theory helps leaders build trust before the storm hits—so reputations don’t drown when disruptions arrive.
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When Your Jumbotron Moment Becomes a Career Turning Point

What happens when a moment meant to be private becomes a public spectacle? At a Coldplay concert, Astronomer’s CEO found out the hard way. In this post, we break down how one viral kiss-cam moment derailed a leadership team—and what your brand can learn from it. Using the Pool Theory framework, we explore how intentional visibility, narrative control, and brand readiness can protect your reputation when the spotlight hits. Spoiler: your next crisis might not be a concert, but it will be public.

Arma Communications Joins The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce

We’re proud to announce that Arma Communications has officially joined The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce, the largest business association in the Greater Houston region. Even more exciting—we’ve joined as part of the Chairman’s Circle, a distinguished group of businesses…