This is the Read to Lead podcast, episode 525.

Creativity is one of these things that we tend to put up in a pedestal and say, like, some people are so creative, you know, and we even in the design and marketing world, some folks are referred to as creatives, as though this

was a skill that only some people have, but all of us are creative, right?

Better thinking makes you a better person, and few things extend your mind as quickly and

powerfully as the humble note.

Notes let you fulfill commitments, manage complicated projects, and make your ideas real.

Digital notes take you even further. By using the right tools and a bit of discipline,

you can cultivate a personal knowledge garden where you're thinking will blossom.

Hi, I'm Jeff, and this is the Read to Lead podcast, the podcast that's dedicated to your

personal and professional growth. Each week, I interview a successful and inspiring author

to dig into their latest book and their unique insights on a number of different topics.

And as you may have guessed, our theme this week is all about not just note taking, but note

making. And we'll talk about the differences between those two as well with our special guest,

Jorge Arango, author of Duly Noted. Extend your mind through connected notes.

I'll be asking Jorge to share about what's crucial for us to know in order to take better notes,

how to connect notes to create a network of ideas, why it's important for us to share our

thinking with others along the way, and much more.

This topic is a very popular topic.

In fact, probably the most popular topic we discuss in the read-to-lead community,

and specifically with Read to Lead Plus members.

In fact, just last week, members met together online privately with me and today's guest Jorge Orango

to ask all sorts of questions around this topic.

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