<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Paper Napkin Wisdom]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paper Napkin Wisdom]]></description><link>https://www.papernapkinwisdom.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 22:43:10 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.papernapkinwisdom.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[EP 385 - Dan Cosgrove on Employee Healthcare Benefits: Make Yourself Obsolete Before Someone Else Does | Paper Napkin Wisdom]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is a dangerous kind of success that comes from getting very good at a system that no longer makes sense. In Episode 385 of Paper Napkin Wisdom, Dan Cosgrove explores dan Cosgrove on Employee Healthcare Benefits: Make Yourself Obsolete Before Someone Else Does. Dan Cosgrove challenges employee healthcare benefits and explains how employers can cut costs while creating better care for their teams.]]></description><link>https://www.papernapkinwisdom.com/post/ep-385-dan-cosgrove-on-employee-healthcare-benefits-make-yourself-obsolete-before-someone-else-does</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a78aa54421979b2d9776ad3</guid><category><![CDATA[Guest]]></category><category><![CDATA[Success]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mental Health]]></category><category><![CDATA[vision]]></category><category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category><category><![CDATA[Growth]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 06:00:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2720b5_fef019ca4bf047b38a17367ea5511638~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Govindh Jayaraman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[EP 384 - [EON] Bet Against the Odds: Why Experienced Leaders Must Keep Taking the Shot | Paper Napkin Wisdom]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is a very easy way to look smart. In Episode 384 of Paper Napkin Wisdom, Govindh Jayaraman explores bet Against the Odds: Why Experienced Leaders Must Keep Taking the Shot. Govindh Jayaraman explores failure, leadership optimism and why experienced entrepreneurs must keep taking meaningful shots in Episode 384.]]></description><link>https://www.papernapkinwisdom.com/post/ep-384-eon-bet-against-the-odds-why-experienced-leaders-must-keep-taking-the-shot-paper-napkin</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a78ad2a01d644deb8d874b0</guid><category><![CDATA[EON]]></category><category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category><category><![CDATA[Success]]></category><category><![CDATA[Goals]]></category><category><![CDATA[Focus]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2720b5_31f717bc64aa43768b839168ff1c67fc~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Govindh Jayaraman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[EP 383 - Sean Finter on Founder Identity: When the Code That Built the Business No Longer Fits the Leader | Paper Napkin Wisdom]]></title><description><![CDATA[Success can hide outdated patterns. In Episode 383 of Paper Napkin Wisdom, Sean Finter explores how the identity that once fueled entrepreneurial success can eventually limit leadership, health, and freedom. Learn why you're not broken—you're running old code—and how awareness, purpose, and self-forgiveness help founders create a new chapter of leadership.]]></description><link>https://www.papernapkinwisdom.com/post/ep-383-sean-finter-on-founder-identity-when-the-code-that-built-the-business-no-longer-fits-the-l</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a68d66cddd3673bc9b7751f</guid><category><![CDATA[Podcast]]></category><category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category><category><![CDATA[Focus]]></category><category><![CDATA[Purpose]]></category><category><![CDATA[Coaching]]></category><category><![CDATA[Growth]]></category><category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category><category><![CDATA[General]]></category><category><![CDATA[Success]]></category><category><![CDATA[Goals]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 06:00:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/034620_283e843b935f4c8993c5ce43a5f15425~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Govindh Jayaraman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[EP 382 - [EON] Coherence Does Not Require Consent: How Calm Influences a Room Without Control | Paper Napkin Wisdom]]></title><description><![CDATA[People don't always want our advice, but we still influence every room we enter. In this episode, Govindh Jayaraman explores why coaching requires consent while emotional coherence does not. Discover how calm leadership, presence, and self-regulation create influence without control—and why the state you bring matters as much as the words you say.]]></description><link>https://www.papernapkinwisdom.com/post/ep-382-eon-coherence-does-not-require-consent-how-calm-influences-a-room-without-control-pape</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6764a235380d3132b8c941</guid><category><![CDATA[Podcast]]></category><category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category><category><![CDATA[Focus]]></category><category><![CDATA[Purpose]]></category><category><![CDATA[Coaching]]></category><category><![CDATA[Growth]]></category><category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category><category><![CDATA[General]]></category><category><![CDATA[Success]]></category><category><![CDATA[Goals]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:06:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/034620_dac87148ad71462fb7e541fbd37d7db8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Govindh Jayaraman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[EP 381 - Luis Munoz Aycart on Entrepreneurial Speed: Why Moving Slowly Can Kill the Business | Paper Napkin Wisdom Episode]]></title><description><![CDATA[How do founders know when to stop planning and start moving? In Episode 381 of Paper Napkin Wisdom, Luis Munoz Aycart explains why entrepreneurial speed matters, how action uncovers insights that analysis can't, and why building alongside trusted local partners helped Share expand internet infrastructure across Africa. Discover why the biggest risk isn't always making the wrong decision—it's waiting too long to make one.]]></description><link>https://www.papernapkinwisdom.com/post/ep-381-luis-munoz-aycart-on-entrepreneurial-speed-why-moving-slowly-can-kill-the-business-paper</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5f8c736adee9ecb1643071</guid><category><![CDATA[Podcast]]></category><category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category><category><![CDATA[Focus]]></category><category><![CDATA[Purpose]]></category><category><![CDATA[Coaching]]></category><category><![CDATA[Growth]]></category><category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category><category><![CDATA[Success]]></category><category><![CDATA[General]]></category><category><![CDATA[Goals]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 06:00:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/034620_29f597cc80594dc09c7f82c305afa697~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Govindh Jayaraman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[EP 380 - You Cannot Become Yourself by Rejecting Yourself: The Missing Align Phase | Paper Napkin Wisdom]]></title><description><![CDATA[Becoming isn't about rejecting who you are today—it's about aligning with the future you want to create while accepting yourself in the present. In this episode of Paper Napkin Wisdom, Govindh Jayaraman explores why the often-overlooked Align phase of Focus → Align → Act transforms vision into sustainable growth. Discover how radical self-acceptance, the mirror practice, and present-moment awareness help leaders build the future without attacking the builder.]]></description><link>https://www.papernapkinwisdom.com/post/ep-380-you-cannot-become-yourself-by-rejecting-yourself-the-missing-align-phase-paper-napkin-wi</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5de5d576523d0f4ec2aad2</guid><category><![CDATA[Podcast]]></category><category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category><category><![CDATA[Focus]]></category><category><![CDATA[Purpose]]></category><category><![CDATA[Coaching]]></category><category><![CDATA[Growth]]></category><category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category><category><![CDATA[General]]></category><category><![CDATA[Success]]></category><category><![CDATA[Goals]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 09:17:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/034620_bfff399ffe7c4c00a831ec6abb87f052~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Govindh Jayaraman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[EP 379 - Kim Bode on Founder Resilience: When the Identity That Built the Business No Longer Fits | Paper Napkin Wisdom]]></title><description><![CDATA[After rebuilding her company from betrayal, financial loss, and years of personal hardship, Kim Bode discovered that resilience isn't about returning to your old self. In Episode 379 of Paper Napkin Wisdom, she shares why founders must embrace discomfort, challenge limiting beliefs, and let their identity evolve alongside their business. Sometimes the greatest growth begins when the version of you that created success no longer fits.]]></description><link>https://www.papernapkinwisdom.com/post/ep-379-kim-bode-on-founder-resilience-when-the-identity-that-built-the-business-no-longer-fits</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a54f9b9870c7bdb8f405dd4</guid><category><![CDATA[Podcast]]></category><category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category><category><![CDATA[Focus]]></category><category><![CDATA[Purpose]]></category><category><![CDATA[Coaching]]></category><category><![CDATA[Growth]]></category><category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category><category><![CDATA[General]]></category><category><![CDATA[Success]]></category><category><![CDATA[Goals]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 06:00:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/034620_45ab2a2707db4d6eae32e9cb7e8ff133~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>turbochargedprop</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[EP 378 - [EON] The Life Your Work Was Supposed to Build: Why Presence Must Be Designed | Paper Napkin Wisdom]]></title><description><![CDATA[Success loses its meaning when it costs the moments that matter most. In Episode 378 of Paper Napkin Wisdom, Govindh Jayaraman reflects on redesigning his business to create space for life's irreplaceable milestones. Discover why presence isn't something to enjoy someday—it's something you intentionally build into your calendar today, before the moments that matter become memories.]]></description><link>https://www.papernapkinwisdom.com/post/ep-378-eon-the-life-your-work-was-supposed-to-build-why-presence-must-be-designed-paper-napki</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5484f96c2bae2e2794eb86</guid><category><![CDATA[Podcast]]></category><category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category><category><![CDATA[Focus]]></category><category><![CDATA[Purpose]]></category><category><![CDATA[Coaching]]></category><category><![CDATA[Growth]]></category><category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category><category><![CDATA[General]]></category><category><![CDATA[Success]]></category><category><![CDATA[Goals]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 06:33:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/034620_020c4a6d5d3141c4b8031d70bd6db998~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Govindh Jayaraman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[EP 377 - Dan Cataldi on Founder Shamelessness: Why Admitting Ignorance Builds Better Companies | Paper Napkin Wisdom]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dan Cataldi believes shamelessness is a founder's greatest advantage. In Episode 377 of Paper Napkin Wisdom, he shares why admitting ignorance, embracing beginner status, and seeking honest feedback help entrepreneurs learn faster, build stronger teams, and create better products. Discover how letting go of the need to appear certain can become your biggest competitive edge.]]></description><link>https://www.papernapkinwisdom.com/post/ep-377-dan-cataldi-on-founder-shamelessness-why-admitting-ignorance-builds-better-companies-pap</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4bb7e30e6d4656949dfb0f</guid><category><![CDATA[Podcast]]></category><category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category><category><![CDATA[Focus]]></category><category><![CDATA[Purpose]]></category><category><![CDATA[Coaching]]></category><category><![CDATA[Growth]]></category><category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category><category><![CDATA[General]]></category><category><![CDATA[Success]]></category><category><![CDATA[Goals]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 06:00:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/034620_64c36d503f6c40eea4e65242c7a71fac~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Govindh Jayaraman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[EP 376 - [EON] Time in Neutral: The Oldest Creativity Hack Still Works | Paper Napkin Wisdom ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The best ideas often arrive when nothing seems to be happening. In Episode 376 of Paper Napkin Wisdom, Govindh Jayaraman explores why "time in neutral"—quiet walks, distraction-free workouts, or a few calm moments with coffee—is one of the oldest and most effective creativity practices. Learn how focus, calm, and intentional boredom give your mind the space to connect the dots and uncover your next breakthrough.]]></description><link>https://www.papernapkinwisdom.com/post/ep-376-eon-time-in-neutral-the-oldest-creativity-hack-still-works-paper-napkin-wisdom</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4a7580fa58f0a255d4ada2</guid><category><![CDATA[Podcast]]></category><category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category><category><![CDATA[Focus]]></category><category><![CDATA[Purpose]]></category><category><![CDATA[Coaching]]></category><category><![CDATA[Growth]]></category><category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category><category><![CDATA[General]]></category><category><![CDATA[Success]]></category><category><![CDATA[Goals]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 21:00:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/034620_46b03537c1714195a2f2e734edcd93e7~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Govindh Jayaraman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[EP 375 - Alexander Kopelman on Raising Whole Children: Why “Tell Me About You” Changes Everything | Paper Napkin Wisdom]]></title><description><![CDATA[What if the most important question we ask children isn't, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" but, "Tell me about you." In Episode 375 of Paper Napkin Wisdom, Alexander Kopelman explores how this simple shift helps children stay connected to their authentic selves—and offers powerful lessons for parents, educators, and leaders who want to build relationships rooted in curiosity, trust, and self-knowledge.]]></description><link>https://www.papernapkinwisdom.com/post/ep-375-alexander-kopelman-on-raising-whole-children-why-tell-me-about-you-changes-everything</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a43ba97f5f406242729e2b9</guid><category><![CDATA[Podcast]]></category><category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category><category><![CDATA[Focus]]></category><category><![CDATA[Purpose]]></category><category><![CDATA[Coaching]]></category><category><![CDATA[Growth]]></category><category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category><category><![CDATA[General]]></category><category><![CDATA[Success]]></category><category><![CDATA[Goals]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 06:00:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/034620_7819b35b255e43f3ad726709f2c2dbec~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Govindh Jayaraman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[EP  374 - [EON] Success Habits That Expire: Why the Familiar Path Won’t Take You Somewhere New | Paper Napkin Wisdom ]]></title><description><![CDATA[What if the habits that made you successful are now limiting your growth? In Episode 374 of Paper Napkin Wisdom, Govindh Jayaraman explains why proven entrepreneurs often outgrow their old success patterns. Discover how the Focus Align Act framework helps founders shift from reacting to the past toward intentionally creating their next chapter—with greater clarity, freedom, and impact.]]></description><link>https://www.papernapkinwisdom.com/post/ep-374-eon-success-habits-that-expire-why-the-familiar-path-won-t-take-you-somewhere-new-pap</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a40c3a3ad71d3b6876cd2a3</guid><category><![CDATA[Podcast]]></category><category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category><category><![CDATA[Focus]]></category><category><![CDATA[Purpose]]></category><category><![CDATA[Coaching]]></category><category><![CDATA[Growth]]></category><category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category><category><![CDATA[General]]></category><category><![CDATA[Success]]></category><category><![CDATA[Goals]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 21:00:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/034620_883d4d7054c34ec2b1b8fcc68016956b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Govindh Jayaraman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[EP 373 - Robert Lennon on Listening to Experts: How Curiosity Builds Better Business Decisions | Paper Napkin Wisdom]]></title><description><![CDATA[What if your next breakthrough depends less on having the right answers and more on listening to the right people? In Episode 373 of Paper Napkin Wisdom, Robert Lennon shares how curiosity, trust, and expert insight helped ThermalWood Canada grow in a mature market. His leadership lesson is simple but powerful: surround yourself with expertise, then listen closely enough to let it change what you do next.]]></description><link>https://www.papernapkinwisdom.com/post/ep-373-robert-lennon-on-listening-to-experts-how-curiosity-builds-better-business-decisions-pap</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a398c6172415ea9e53b2b49</guid><category><![CDATA[Podcast]]></category><category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category><category><![CDATA[Focus]]></category><category><![CDATA[Purpose]]></category><category><![CDATA[Coaching]]></category><category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category><category><![CDATA[Growth]]></category><category><![CDATA[General]]></category><category><![CDATA[Success]]></category><category><![CDATA[Goals]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 06:00:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/034620_860978eee7ea436680fdf455294c23b7~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Govindh Jayaraman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[EP 372 - [EON] The To-Be List: Why Growth Requires More Than Getting Things Done | Paper Napkin Wisdom Episode]]></title><description><![CDATA[A long to-do list may move the work, but a short to-be list changes the person carrying it. In Episode 372 of Paper Napkin Wisdom, Govindh Jayaraman explores how leaders can stay calm, present, and grounded through growth and uncertainty. The next chapter of your business may not require more effort—it may require a different version of you.]]></description><link>https://www.papernapkinwisdom.com/post/ep-372-eon-the-to-be-list-why-growth-requires-more-than-getting-things-done-paper-napkin-wisd</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a37a452a8977cb11dd7e285</guid><category><![CDATA[Podcast]]></category><category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category><category><![CDATA[Focus]]></category><category><![CDATA[Purpose]]></category><category><![CDATA[Coaching]]></category><category><![CDATA[Growth]]></category><category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category><category><![CDATA[General]]></category><category><![CDATA[Success]]></category><category><![CDATA[Goals]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 21:00:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/034620_0d5150cdcaf84ba3bec7165b1ee48bf5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Govindh Jayaraman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[EP 371 - [EON] Leadership Identity: The Identity That Got You Here May Not Get You There]]></title><description><![CDATA[The identity that got you here may not be the one that takes you there. In this solo Edge of the Napkin episode, Govindh Jayaraman explores leadership identity, founder transition, and the hidden cost of roles like the fixer, grinder, and rescuer. Growth is not always about adding more—it may require letting go of the patterns that once made you successful so a new version of leadership can emerge.]]></description><link>https://www.papernapkinwisdom.com/post/ep-371-eon-leadership-identity-the-identity-that-got-you-here-may-not-get-you-there</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2e6a5d44c7bef1d0321f24</guid><category><![CDATA[Podcast]]></category><category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category><category><![CDATA[Focus]]></category><category><![CDATA[Purpose]]></category><category><![CDATA[Coaching]]></category><category><![CDATA[Growth]]></category><category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category><category><![CDATA[General]]></category><category><![CDATA[Success]]></category><category><![CDATA[Goals]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 06:00:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/034620_0d5150cdcaf84ba3bec7165b1ee48bf5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Govindh Jayaraman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[EP 370 - [EON] Leadership Identity: Why Copied Traits Stop Working Under Pressure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why do confidence, discipline, and calm seem to disappear when pressure rises? In Episode 370 of Paper Napkin Wisdom, Govindh Jayaraman explores the gap between imitation and identity. The traits we admire in great leaders are often evidence of deeper internal work—not the starting point. Discover why copied habits can only take you so far and how aligned action builds the leadership identity that lasts when it matters most.]]></description><link>https://www.papernapkinwisdom.com/post/ep-370-eon-leadership-identity-why-copied-traits-stop-working-under-pressure</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2dbac744c7bef1d030f7dc</guid><category><![CDATA[Podcast]]></category><category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category><category><![CDATA[Focus]]></category><category><![CDATA[Purpose]]></category><category><![CDATA[Coaching]]></category><category><![CDATA[Growth]]></category><category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category><category><![CDATA[General]]></category><category><![CDATA[Success]]></category><category><![CDATA[Goals]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 21:00:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/034620_236982db0d804454901558d94f4f6a2d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Govindh Jayaraman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[EP 369 - Amanda Carpenter on Feminine Leadership: From Armor to Receiving | Paper Napkin Wisdom Episode]]></title><description><![CDATA[What if the strength that built your success is also limiting your growth? In Episode 369 of Paper Napkin Wisdom, Amanda Carpenter explores feminine leadership, nervous system safety, and the courage to receive. Discover why armor, control, and constant responsibility can become obstacles—and how leaders can create more capacity through presence, compassion, and trust.]]></description><link>https://www.papernapkinwisdom.com/post/ep-369-amanda-carpenter-on-feminine-leadership-from-armor-to-receiving-paper-napkin-wisdom-epis</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a20204843116cbc2f786a2b</guid><category><![CDATA[Podcast]]></category><category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category><category><![CDATA[Focus]]></category><category><![CDATA[Purpose]]></category><category><![CDATA[Coaching]]></category><category><![CDATA[Growth]]></category><category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category><category><![CDATA[General]]></category><category><![CDATA[Success]]></category><category><![CDATA[Goals]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:00:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/034620_9d8d750c2ae343a0911094d1ddcbf2b7~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Govindh Jayaraman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[EP 369 - [EON] Hiding in Plain Sight: AI and Software Costs | Paper Napkin Wisdom]]></title><description><![CDATA[AI may not replace your core business systems, but it is exposing the expensive layers around them. In Episode 368 of Paper Napkin Wisdom, Govindh Jayaraman challenges leaders to question software costs that have become routine and explore where AI can create margin, reduce friction, and reveal opportunities hidden in plain sight. The biggest opportunity may not be a new tool—it may be an old expense you’ve stopped questioning.]]></description><link>https://www.papernapkinwisdom.com/post/ep-369-eon-hiding-in-plain-sight-ai-and-software-costs-paper-napkin-wisdom</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1d17ac61de78e3b214168d</guid><category><![CDATA[Podcast]]></category><category><![CDATA[Focus]]></category><category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category><category><![CDATA[Purpose]]></category><category><![CDATA[Coaching]]></category><category><![CDATA[Growth]]></category><category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category><category><![CDATA[General]]></category><category><![CDATA[Success]]></category><category><![CDATA[Goals]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 05:30:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/034620_50cdec055fa44782b4f9622b43d138d3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Govindh Jayaraman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ep 367 - Dana Earhart on CEO Energy: Why Joy Is Fuel, Not the Reward | Paper Napkin Wisdom]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dana Earhart explains why sustainable leadership starts with CEO energy, not endless grind. In Episode 367 of Paper Napkin Wisdom, she shares how anticipation, presence, and afterglow create a flywheel that helps founders grow successful businesses without sacrificing health, relationships, or freedom. The core lesson: joy is not the reward at the end of the journey — it is the fuel that powers better leadership along the way.]]></description><link>https://www.papernapkinwisdom.com/post/ep-367-dana-earhart-on-ceo-energy-why-joy-is-fuel-not-the-reward-paper-napkin-wisdom</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a15f0782a9023e233352054</guid><category><![CDATA[Podcast]]></category><category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category><category><![CDATA[Focus]]></category><category><![CDATA[Purpose]]></category><category><![CDATA[Coaching]]></category><category><![CDATA[Growth]]></category><category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category><category><![CDATA[General]]></category><category><![CDATA[Success]]></category><category><![CDATA[Goals]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 06:00:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/034620_e4971fda7ab0475cbfe83cabd0c462b2~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Govindh Jayaraman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[EP 366 - [EON] Becoming Valuable, Not Necessary: The Leadership Identity Shift | Paper Napkin Wisdom]]></title><description><![CDATA[At some point, leadership stops being about being needed and starts becoming about creating capacity in others. In this episode of Paper Napkin Wisdom, Govindh Jayaraman explores the identity shift from necessity to value — and why rescue, control, and heroics can quietly limit growth. The question is not whether people depend on you. It is whether your leadership helps them grow beyond that dependence.]]></description><link>https://www.papernapkinwisdom.com/post/ep-366-eon-becoming-valuable-not-necessary-the-leadership-identity-shift-paper-napkin-wisdom</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a11f6088fa816dacc818793</guid><category><![CDATA[Podcast]]></category><category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category><category><![CDATA[Focus]]></category><category><![CDATA[Purpose]]></category><category><![CDATA[Coaching]]></category><category><![CDATA[Growth]]></category><category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category><category><![CDATA[General]]></category><category><![CDATA[Success]]></category><category><![CDATA[Goals]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 21:00:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/034620_56d2868fbfca488bb453077ad5e86fe0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Govindh Jayaraman</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>