Jekyll2022-09-30T09:49:40-06:00https://sketchnotable.com/feed.xmlSketchnotableSketchnotes from Ben NorrisBen Norris✍🏻 8-Week Work Cycles Sketchnotes2022-09-29T11:32:00-06:002022-09-29T11:32:00-06:00https://sketchnotable.com/2022/09/29/week-work-cycles-sketchnotes<p>As part of <a href="https://thefocuscourse.com/">The Focus Course</a>, I joined an Academy Pro Workshop with <a href="https://shawnblanc.net">Shawn Blanc</a>. He talked through their 8-week work cycles and how they have helped their company.</p>
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<p><img src="https://media.bennorris.com/images/sketchnotable/posts/week-work-cycles-2.jpg" alt="8 week work cycles 2" /></p>Ben NorrisAs part of The Focus Course, I joined an Academy Pro Workshop with Shawn Blanc. He talked through their 8-week work cycles and how they have helped their company.Do Half Sketchnotes2022-09-21T14:08:00-06:002022-09-21T14:08:00-06:00https://sketchnotable.com/2022/09/21/do-half-sketchnotes<p>As part of <a href="https://thefocuscourse.com/">The Focus Course</a>, I joined today an Academy Pro Workshop with Sarah K. Peck from <a href="https://startupparent.com/">Startup Parent</a>. She went through the dark side of hustle culture and the difference between productivity and strategy. Great advice on living a full life.</p>Ben NorrisAs part of The Focus Course, I joined today an Academy Pro Workshop with Sarah K. Peck from Startup Parent. She went through the dark side of hustle culture and the difference between productivity and strategy. Great advice on living a full life.Personal Retreat Workshop Sketchnotes2022-07-12T11:25:02-06:002022-07-12T11:25:02-06:00https://sketchnotable.com/2022/07/12/personal-retreat-workshop-sketchnotes<p>After finishing my first time through <a href="https://thefocuscourse.com/">The Focus Course</a>, I realized that I need to improve my ability to rest and recover. I made a goal to figure out personal retreats. There was a great workshop available as part of my <a href="https://thefocuscourse.com/accelerator">Accelerator membership</a>, and as I started watching, I realized that sketchnoting would help me understand and retain what I was learning. Here’s the result.</p>Ben NorrisAfter finishing my first time through The Focus Course, I realized that I need to improve my ability to rest and recover. I made a goal to figure out personal retreats. There was a great workshop available as part of my Accelerator membership, and as I started watching, I realized that sketchnoting would help me understand and retain what I was learning. Here’s the result.Sketchnotes from Ugmonk Interview2022-06-21T11:08:00-06:002022-06-21T11:08:00-06:00https://sketchnotable.com/2022/06/21/ugmonk-interview-sketchnotes<p>As part of my membership in the <a href="https://thefocuscourse.com/accelerator/">Focus Course Accelerator</a>, I got to join a private conversation today between <a href="https://shawnblanc.net">Shawn Blanc</a> and Jeff Sheldon, founder of <a href="https://ugmonk.com">Ugmonk</a>. I loved hearing about their approaches to creativity, building what excites you, listening to customers, and treating them as people. Jeff shared some of the thoughts behind his successful <a href="https://ugmonk.com/pages/analog">Analog</a> productivity approach, which was intriguing…</p>
<p><img src="https://media.bennorris.com/images/sketchnotable/focus-course/ugmonk-interview-2022-01.jpg" alt="Ugmonk Interview Sketchnote" /></p>
<p><img src="https://media.bennorris.com/images/sketchnotable/focus-course/ugmonk-interview-2022-02.jpg" alt="Ugmonk Interview Sketchnote" /></p>Ben NorrisAs part of my membership in the Focus Course Accelerator, I got to join a private conversation today between Shawn Blanc and Jeff Sheldon, founder of Ugmonk. I loved hearing about their approaches to creativity, building what excites you, listening to customers, and treating them as people. Jeff shared some of the thoughts behind his successful Analog productivity approach, which was intriguing…Sketchnotes from How to Plan Your Year2021-11-16T16:50:00-07:002021-11-16T16:50:00-07:00https://sketchnotable.com/2021/11/16/how-to-plan-your-year-sketchnotes<p>I have long followed <a href="https://shawnblanc.net">Shawn Blanc</a>, and joined a webinar he hosted today. He shared advice and a framework for planning to incorporate values and vision into practical action. I’m looking forward to jumping in to his framework, and enjoyed capturing some sketchnotes.</p>
<p><img src="https://media.bennorris.com/images/sketchnotable/general/sweet-setup-plan-year-nov-2021-01.jpg" alt="Sweet Setup Sketchnote" /></p>
<p><img src="https://media.bennorris.com/images/sketchnotable/general/sweet-setup-plan-year-nov-2021-02.jpg" alt="Sweet Setup Sketchnote" /></p>Ben NorrisI have long followed Shawn Blanc, and joined a webinar he hosted today. He shared advice and a framework for planning to incorporate values and vision into practical action. I’m looking forward to jumping in to his framework, and enjoyed capturing some sketchnotes.Sketchnote Army Podcast Interview2021-11-04T07:50:00-06:002021-11-04T07:50:00-06:00https://sketchnotable.com/2021/11/04/sketchnote-army-podcast-interview<p><img src="https://media.bennorris.com/images/sketchnotable/general/sketchnote-army-podcast-2021.jpeg" alt="Ben Norris" /></p>
<p>I was interviewed recently for the <a href="https://sketchnotearmy.com/blog/2021/11/1/ben-norris">Sketchnote Army podcast</a>:</p>
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<p>In this episode I talk with Ben Norris, a software developer, sketchnoter, mental health advocate, blacksmith, a loving husband and father of 7.</p>
<p>Ben shares his passion for mental health, and how sketchnoting is a meditative practice he’s used to support his own journey with ideas for you too.</p>
<p>Journey along with us on this thoughtful discussion.</p>
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<p><a href="https://sketchnotearmy.com/blog/2021/11/1/ben-norris" class="btn">Listen now</a></p>Ben NorrisThe Minimalists Event Sketchnotes2021-09-23T10:13:00-06:002021-09-23T10:13:00-06:00https://sketchnotable.com/2021/09/23/minimalists-event-sketchnotes<p><a href="https://www.theminimalists.com">The Minimalists</a> came to Salt Lake for an event, and I was able to attend with a friend and capture some sketchnotes. It was inspiring and thought-provoking.</p>
<p><img src="https://media.bennorris.com/images/sketchnotable/general/minimalists-2021-sketchnotes-01.jpg" alt="The Minimalists Sketchnote" /></p>
<p><img src="https://media.bennorris.com/images/sketchnotable/general/minimalists-2021-sketchnotes-02.jpg" alt="The Minimalists Sketchnote" /></p>Ben NorrisThe Minimalists came to Salt Lake for an event, and I was able to attend with a friend and capture some sketchnotes. It was inspiring and thought-provoking.LinkedIn Live Event Sketchnote2021-08-11T13:50:00-06:002021-08-11T13:50:00-06:00https://sketchnotable.com/2021/08/11/linkedin-live-sketchnote<p>My company <a href="https://www.octanner.com/">O.C. Tanner</a> led a <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/events/linkedinlivewitho-c-tanner-ther6811350116583141376/">LinkedIn live event</a> on “The Great Resignation” and the importance of recognition, psychological safety, and creativity in creating a culture where people can thrive.</p>
<p><img src="https://media.bennorris.com/images/sketchnotable/general/linkedin-live-aug-2021-sketchnote.jpeg" alt="LinkedIn Live Sketchnote" /></p>Ben NorrisMy company O.C. Tanner led a LinkedIn live event on “The Great Resignation” and the importance of recognition, psychological safety, and creativity in creating a culture where people can thrive.Sketchnote bios2021-05-04T09:03:43-06:002021-05-04T09:03:43-06:00https://sketchnotable.com/2021/05/04/sketchnote-bios<p>I am speaking at an upcoming <a href="https://ldshe.org">homeschool conference</a> about sketchnotes. I was asked to provide some sketchnote-style illustrations for the bios of the youth team. Each person had a paragraph of their interests, which I tried to incorporate into their image. 😄</p>
<p><img src="https://media.bennorris.com/images/sketchnotable/general/sketchnote-bios-2021.jpg" alt="Sketchnote bios" /></p>Ben NorrisI am speaking at an upcoming homeschool conference about sketchnotes. I was asked to provide some sketchnote-style illustrations for the bios of the youth team. Each person had a paragraph of their interests, which I tried to incorporate into their image. 😄Deconstructing live sketchnotes2021-04-24T12:05:12-06:002021-04-24T12:05:12-06:00https://sketchnotable.com/2021/04/24/deconstructing-live-sketchnotes<p>Great class from VisualJam on deconstructing live sketchnotes by Mike Rohde. Loved seeing his process!</p>
<p><img src="https://media.bennorris.com/images/sketchnotable/general/visual-jam-2021-rohde.jpg" alt="VisualJam Sketchnote" /></p>Ben NorrisGreat class from VisualJam on deconstructing live sketchnotes by Mike Rohde. Loved seeing his process!