If you’re a creative person, you’ve probably experienced the tension between making something right now and learning something new so that you can make something better (or even just different) …
What is Strategy? by Michael Porter – A Visual Summary
“Strategy” is one of those buzzwords that we all use but maybe don’t understand as well as we should. That’s why I was so keen to read and sketch out …
Beyond Words: Unlocking the Power of Visual Thinking
Today I’d like to explore the limitations of relying solely on words when your goal is to learn, solve problems, or share ideas with others. While words are undeniably valuable …
Thinking in Bets by Annie Duke – A Visual Summary
Today I’m diving into Annie Duke’s book “Thinking in Bets: Making Smarter Decisions When You Don’t Have All the Facts.” Let’s unpack some of my favorite concepts. Annie Duke’s background …
When in Doubt, Sketch it Out
How often in life do you come across a situation where you’re faced with confusion and uncertainty? Chances are that happens pretty frequently, because that tends to be how life …
What Makes an Explainer Video Good?
Thanks to a recent share within our online learning hub (shoutout to Lai Chee!), I watched this explainer video about generative AI: In addition to enjoying the overview of that technology, I also …
The Creative Act by Rick Rubin – A Visual Summary
There is so much wisdom in The Creative Act by Rick Rubin that it’s probably not fair to call the video above a visual summary. Think of it instead perhaps …
Scope Your Sketch
Once you start weaving drawings and diagrams into your work, a dangerous trap sometimes opens up: the feeling that you have to sketch out everything. Every interesting idea from that podcast …
An Unlikely Pair: The Network Self and the Gantt Chart
We end each month inside the Collective with a planning session in which I walk participants through a set of activities that promote some reflection on the past month and some intention-setting …
Mastering Visual Metaphors
When you’re first learning how to sketch out ideas, it’s natural to start with the basics: learning how to draw simple icons that represent real objects in our physical world. …