Unthinkable with Jay Acunzo Slingshot: Magic Markers [Creativity Series #19]
Oct 10, 2016
Deb Aoki, a craft-driven creator, discusses her unique sketching talent and how it transforms meetings. She shares a real-life example from her job at eBay. They explore how drawing and sketching can improve communication and encourage diverse contributions in meetings.
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The Quiet Superpower
- Deb Aoki, a Japanese woman, commands attention in a room of powerful executives.
- Her quiet superpower is her ability to draw sketches, summarizing discussions visually.
Last in Line
- As a content strategist, Deb Aoki often felt like the last person in line.
- Strategies and designs were finalized before she could contribute, limiting her input.
The Power of Sketches
- Deb's sketches transformed meetings by fostering inclusivity and engagement.
- They shifted the focus from individual perspectives to collaborative problem-solving on the whiteboard.