If you’ve ever sat through a brainstorming session that felt more like a storm than a productive meeting, you’re not alone. You know the experience: one or two people dominate …
Supercommunicators by Charles Duhigg – A Visual Summary
In his book Supercommunicators, Charles Duhigg shares how to unlock the secret language of connection. In the video above and article below, I’d like to sketch out some of my …
Hidden Potential by Adam Grant – A Visual Summary
How do we improve at improving? That’s the question behind Adam Grant’s book Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things. In the video above and article below I sketch …
January 2026 Visual Thinking Events
As we near the start of 2026, I wanted to let you know about the visual thinking events taking place ​inside Verbal to Visual​ in the upcoming month. If you’re …
2026 Visual Thinking Book Club
If you’ve ever finished a great book and then forgotten 95% of it two weeks later, then this post is for you. I’ve just announced the 2026 Visual Thinking Book …
Collecting Models: A Tour Through My Old Sketchbooks
I’ve got this pile of sketchbooks that I haven’t looked at in years. These contain notes from books I’ve read, podcasts I’ve listened to, and my own project development over …
Establishing a Rhythm: Shipping Creative Work Consistently
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 …
Make More Mistakes: The Role of Discomfort in Learning
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 …
Maintaining Momentum in Visual Thinking Projects
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 …
The Sketch Trifecta: Three Powerful Applications of Visual Thinking
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 …









