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An encouraging, hands-on guide that turns a simple sheet of paper into a powerful tool for workplace innovation. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Pencil Me In.
- energetic
- optimistic
- hands-on
- 01
The Back of the Napkin
Dan Roam
An energizing toolkit that strips away corporate complexity to reveal the power of simple, visual problem-solving.
- 02
Sketching User Experiences
Bill Buxton
An engaging, holistic exploration of how early ideation and sketching can shape the future of human-computer interaction.
- 03
Creativity, Inc.
Ed Catmull and Amy Wallace
A backstage pass to the messy, magical, and deeply human process of building a culture where imagination can thrive.
- 04
The Visual MBA
Jason Barron
A playful, highly visual crash course that turns dense business theory into an approachable, engaging sketchbook.
- 05
Real Artists Don't Starve
Jeff Goins
A pragmatic, energizing manifesto that gives creatives permission to thrive financially without compromising their art.
- 06
Wreck this journal
Keri Smith
A tactile, rule-breaking invitation to destroy your way into uninhibited creativity.
- 07
Storytelling with Data
Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic
A clarifying, highly visual masterclass in turning dense spreadsheets into compelling, persuasive narratives.
- 08
Sprint
Jake Knapp, John Zeratsky and others
A high-energy, practical playbook that transforms the anxiety of big ideas into the satisfaction of immediate, testable action.
- 09
Creative Confidence
Tom Kelley and David Kelley
A warm, practical masterclass in dismantling self-doubt and rediscovering the joy of everyday innovation.
- 10
Side hustle
Chris Guillebeau
An energizing, step-by-step roadmap that turns the daunting prospect of entrepreneurship into an accessible, low-stakes adventure.
- 11
Made to stick
Chip Heath and Dan Heath
A masterclass in communication that reads like a collection of fascinating campfire stories.
- 12
Keep Going
Austin Kleon
A warm, pragmatic pep talk for the burnt-out creator trying to find joy in the daily grind.
