Post by Sarah Greer

Creative Recharge: Trading the Screen for the Sketchbook Last week, after a challenging few months of running hard, my team and I had a few days working in Barcelona and decided to dedicate a day and a half to pure, unadulterated sightseeing and sketching in Athens. It wasn't just a break; it was a deliberate strategy to replenish our creative process which is a series of iterative sketching and asking questions. The real magic of drawing isn't the final picture—it's the mindful observation. When you commit to sketching, your mind's dial turns to 11 on the focus meter. You're suddenly forced to ask questions that are essential for any business challenge: Footprint & Form: What is the negative space around the object? (What are the constraints and assumptions around our problem?) Structure & Fit: How do the pieces fit together in relation to each other? (How does our work connect to the broader organizational strategy?) Origin Story: Looking at a 2,500-year-old column, you can't help but wonder: Who made it, why did they make it and how was it made? (What are the foundational principles of our organization, and are we revisiting them often enough?) The time spent observing these ancient structures, tied to people who looked at the same shapes millennia ago, was the ultimate creative reset. The takeaway? Stepping away from the screen and into a completely different mode of thinking—even for a day—is the fastest way to sharpen your observational powers. Next time your team is hitting a wall, try giving them a sketchbook, not a spreadsheet. #CreativeProcess #Leadership #Innovation #ObservationSkills #WorkLifeBalance #TeamDevelopment