This is for the leaders who are still practitioners

This one is for the leaders who are still practitioners. 

You have a “chief” “vice” “senior” or “director” in your title right now. 

You also still write, edit, plan, document, bring inspiration for ideas and own tracking what matters for the business.  

I’m in the same boat and this one’s for you. 

Here are my go-to websites that make more efficient, curious and resourceful. 

If you want your colleagues to ask you, “I’ve never seen that before. Where’d you find that?” or, “We just met yesterday. You already have a draft?” see below. 

deck.gallery

When I use it: To get internal audiences to notice and care about the slides I’m presenting (information design, basically) 

same.energy

When I use it: To put visuals to a feeling when describing brand tone or brand expression 

activationideas.com

When I use it: To escape a rut when considering physical items for an event, conference or tradeshow booth 

notion.co

When I use it: To turn project management specifics, brand assets and important notes into one beautiful place that feels like a website. Great for quickly onboarding external creative partners

Wes Kao Newsletter

When I use it: To get validation for how I’m approaching my work AND to have my perspectives challenged about how to lead teams and work alongside other leaders

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