I’ve been thinking lately about what it takes to develop, produce, and ultimately ship creative work. In my case, the specific creative work I focus on is making videos like …

How do we get better at getting better? That’s the core question behind Adam Grant’s book Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things. In one section of the book …

Have you ever found yourself stuck in the middle of a creative project? You’re deep in the details, trying to make sense of all the individual components while desperately trying …

Visual thinking is a versatile skill that can transform the way we learn, solve problems, and communicate. When I think about the applications of visual thinking skills, three specific types …

In Annie Murphy Paul’s fascinating book The Extended Mind, one of my favorite chapters explores how we can use our hands as both a thinking and communication tool. Today, I …

Are you held back from visual thinking because you’re afraid of drawing? You’re not alone. Visual thinking – the practice of using drawings and diagrams to understand information, tackle complex …

In order to engage in the work of visual thinking – of making marks to make meaning – all you really need are two things: something to write and draw …

What if you could see the world through the eyes of one of your favorite authors? How helpful would that be as you encounter challenges big and small throughout your …

Sometimes I find it helpful to sketch out my day as a way to take a look at how I’m spending my time, where I’m placing my attention, what I’m …

In his book The Five Dysfunctions of a Team author Patrick Lencioni tells the fictional story of a fast-growing startup with a bunch of potential that quickly starts declining in …