<?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>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:56:56 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.papernapkinwisdom.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><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><item><title><![CDATA[EP 365 - Aaron Hale on Resilience Under Pressure: Why Growth Starts With the Next Step | Paper Napkin Wisdom ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aaron Hale’s story proves resilience is built, not given. In Episode 365 of Paper Napkin Wisdom, he shares how pressure, purpose, and progress helped him rebuild after losing his eyesight and hearing. From cooking Thanksgiving dinner to running ultramarathons and climbing Kilimanjaro, Aaron’s journey shows that growth rarely starts with the mountain. It starts with the next step.]]></description><link>https://www.papernapkinwisdom.com/post/ep-365-aaron-hale-on-resilience-under-pressure-why-growth-starts-with-the-next-step-paper-napki</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0d8fd68e0cce8d79c822c7</guid><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 06:00:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/034620_b8e069414ee649ba9acaba7cd277b817~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 364 - [EON] Anger as a Tether: The Payoff Is Being Right, The Cost Is Your Peace | Paper Napkin Wisdom]]></title><description><![CDATA[Govindh Jayaraman explores how anger can become an emotional tether that keeps leaders attached to old wounds, stories, and the need to be right. In Episode 364 of Paper Napkin Wisdom, he examines the hidden cost of replaying anger, the difference between calm action and emotional reaction, and why true leadership means choosing peace, boundaries, and clean action over staying emotionally hooked.]]></description><link>https://www.papernapkinwisdom.com/post/ep-364-eon-anger-as-a-tether-the-payoff-is-being-right-the-cost-is-your-peace-paper-napkin-w</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a09ab3bea733de5ffb8cd55</guid><category><![CDATA[Podcast]]></category><category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category><category><![CDATA[Focus]]></category><category><![CDATA[Purpose]]></category><category><![CDATA[Growth]]></category><category><![CDATA[Coaching]]></category><category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category><category><![CDATA[General]]></category><category><![CDATA[Success]]></category><category><![CDATA[Goals]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 21:00:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/034620_41488136f51b47a1a6c566c2b2e277e7~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 363 - John Keim on Trusting the Truth: Why the Right People Shape the Right Blueprint]]></title><description><![CDATA[In Episode 363 of Paper Napkin Wisdom, John Keim shares a grounded approach to leadership: trust the truth of who you are and surround yourself with the right people. Drawing from decades covering the Washington Commanders, he explores how alignment, humility, and steady support shape both high-performance teams and personal growth.]]></description><link>https://www.papernapkinwisdom.com/post/ep-363-john-keim-on-trusting-the-truth-why-the-right-people-shape-the-right-blueprint</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69faf64e7c961ad0b9ffbb76</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>Thu, 07 May 2026 06:00:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/034620_e508a8b497714868891e8dd162f6bedd~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 362 - [EON] Give Away the Last Word: Why Calm Leadership Means Letting Go of Winning | Paper Napkin Wisdom]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most conversations don’t break from disagreement—they break from the need to win. The “last word” is rarely about clarity; it’s about control. Calm leadership isn’t silence—it’s the absence of needing to prove, correct, or finalize. When you let go of winning, you create space for trust, honesty, and real connection. Strong leaders don’t close every loop—they know when to let the conversation end.]]></description><link>https://www.papernapkinwisdom.com/post/ep-362-eon-give-away-the-last-word-why-calm-leadership-means-letting-go-of-winning-paper-napk</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f72aededf5696920d6e5b7</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, 04 May 2026 06:00:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/034620_f7328f46280747e1bd22f3233bbddf52~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 361 - Rick Blackshaw on Footwear Innovation for Men: Why Comfort Has Been Ignored for Too Long]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most men assume foot pain is just part of aging. But what if it’s not? In Episode 361, Rick Blackshaw reveals how outdated shoe design—built for narrow feet—creates discomfort, instability, and reduced movement for most men. With 75% having wide feet, the real issue isn’t your body. It’s the system. This episode challenges what we accept as normal—and what happens when we fix it.]]></description><link>https://www.papernapkinwisdom.com/post/ep-361-rick-blackshaw-on-footwear-innovation-for-men-why-comfort-has-been-ignored-for-too-long</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ef60fbd00855f52b1df591</guid><category><![CDATA[Creativity]]></category><category><![CDATA[Communication]]></category><category><![CDATA[vision]]></category><category><![CDATA[Authenticity]]></category><category><![CDATA[Self-Discovery]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mental Health]]></category><category><![CDATA[Goals]]></category><category><![CDATA[Success]]></category><category><![CDATA[General]]></category><category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 06:00:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/034620_2c9085635d764dcda0edee9675ff7733~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 360 - [EON] Focus Feels Clear… Until It Doesn’t | Edge of the Napkin — Paper Napkin Wisdom ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Focus isn’t about locking in on the outcome—it’s about rehearsing the entire journey. When you only picture the ending, the messy middle feels like failure instead of progress. The real shift happens when you align with the version of yourself your next chapter requires, and prove it through small, consistent actions. The outcome is one moment. The movie is everything.]]></description><link>https://www.papernapkinwisdom.com/post/ep-360-eon-focus-feels-clear-until-it-doesn-t-edge-of-the-napkin-paper-napkin-wisdom</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69edc0905544b304120a120e</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 Apr 2026 06:00:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/034620_4bca92b2658345009f66d1b001d53021~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 359 - Erik Marks: Systems Don’t Change Lives. People Do. ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Systems promise structure, but people create change. In this reflection on Erik Marks’ work, we explore the quiet power of one committed relationship—the kind that shows up consistently, imperfectly, and at personal cost. Real impact doesn’t come from design. It comes from choosing to stay when it matters most.]]></description><link>https://www.papernapkinwisdom.com/post/ep-359-erik-marks-systems-don-t-change-lives-people-do</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e746510294e8c3f3ed8951</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, 23 Apr 2026 06:00:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/034620_c3c785749bf848daa3ef75bb3c7b4a2a~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 358 - [EON] Knowing and Still Being Incomplete | Why Wonder Beats Certainty in Leadership]]></title><description><![CDATA[The more you know, the more you realize how incomplete your understanding is. This piece explores why certainty can limit growth—and why wonder is a discipline, not a trait. True leadership isn’t about having all the answers, but staying open to what you don’t know. Because insight doesn’t come from closing the loop—it comes from keeping it open.]]></description><link>https://www.papernapkinwisdom.com/post/ep-358-eon-knowing-and-still-being-incomplete-why-wonder-beats-certainty-in-leadership</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e489270c8d230c9e91d057</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, 19 Apr 2026 21:00:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/034620_aabb17cc3dbe4996a51f33128af9570b~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 357 - Free Your Hands to Free Your Brand: The Hidden Shift That Unlocks Real Growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most entrepreneurs stay stuck in survival mode, believing more effort leads to more growth. But real scale begins when you step back, delegate, and build systems that run without you. By freeing your hands, you create the space to think, lead, and grow your brand beyond your own capacity.]]></description><link>https://www.papernapkinwisdom.com/post/ep-357-free-your-hands-to-free-your-brand-the-hidden-shift-that-unlocks-real-growth</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69dde78f274b4f0764ce7033</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 Apr 2026 06:00:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/034620_663d5b7750494de9ba14af5680a3c249~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 356 - [EON] Edge of the Napkin #33: Calm Is the Vessel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Calm is not something you find in big moments—it’s something you build long before them. In pressure situations, outcomes are rarely decided by skill alone, but by the state you bring. When emotion rises and chaos follows, calm becomes the vessel that holds clarity, confidence, and control. The leaders who win aren’t the loudest—they’re the most grounded when it matters most.]]></description><link>https://www.papernapkinwisdom.com/post/ep-356-eon-edge-of-the-napkin-33-calm-is-the-vessel</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69db3e888614fb4128b0111c</guid><category><![CDATA[Creativity]]></category><category><![CDATA[Communication]]></category><category><![CDATA[vision]]></category><category><![CDATA[Authenticity]]></category><category><![CDATA[Self-Discovery]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mental Health]]></category><category><![CDATA[Success]]></category><category><![CDATA[General]]></category><category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category><category><![CDATA[Growth]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 21:00:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/034620_d052ad15a34548db80d892bba0e8d9f5~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 345 - All or Nothing, Now or Never with Lisa Ascolese, Inventor, Entrepreneur]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lisa Ascolese’s mantra, “All or nothing. Now or never,” is a call to action for anyone sitting on an idea. In this episode, she explains how hesitation destroys momentum and why starting before you’re ready is the key to success. By focusing on solving real problems, surrounding yourself with belief, and taking immediate action, you can turn ideas into reality—and step into your role as a creator.]]></description><link>https://www.papernapkinwisdom.com/post/ep-345-all-or-nothing-now-or-never-with-lisa-ascolese-inventor-entrepreneur</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d4f88733362686b5d56f34</guid><category><![CDATA[Podcast]]></category><category><![CDATA[Focus]]></category><category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category><category><![CDATA[Creativity]]></category><category><![CDATA[Communication]]></category><category><![CDATA[vision]]></category><category><![CDATA[Authenticity]]></category><category><![CDATA[Self-Discovery]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mental Health]]></category><category><![CDATA[Goals]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 06:00:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/034620_3cdb262e1d424cc0998fc7576a8aa754~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 354 - [EON] Compete With Yourself. Love Your Teammate. Release the Outcome. Edge of the Napkin 32 ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watching my daughter compete in dance revealed a powerful truth: the real competition isn’t with others—it’s within yourself. She focuses on growth, gives her all in the moment, and genuinely celebrates her teammates’ success. No comparison. No attachment to outcomes. Just presence, effort, and continuous improvement.]]></description><link>https://www.papernapkinwisdom.com/post/ep-354-eon-compete-with-yourself-love-your-teammate-release-the-outcome-edge-of-the-napkin-32</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d1ff59c53e2b8fe12112e9</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 Apr 2026 21:00:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/034620_b8068688d6d746d6a34f05c687a3c8a7~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 353 – The Missing Logic that Leaders Don’t See - The Power of “Both/And” – with Guests Dr. Tracy Christopherson &#38; Michelle Troseth]]></title><description><![CDATA[What if the challenges you keep trying to solve aren’t problems at all—but polarities to manage? In this episode, Dr. Tracy Christopherson and Michelle Troseth reveal the power of “Both/And” leadership. Instead of choosing between competing priorities, great leaders learn to balance them—creating sustainable success, stronger teams, and better outcomes over time.
]]></description><link>https://www.papernapkinwisdom.com/post/ep-353-the-missing-logic-that-leaders-don-t-see-the-power-of-both-and-with-guests-dr-tracy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cabd91aa483e8f680498c2</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 Apr 2026 18:00:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/034620_59b1a61691a048c6953dfb4bb4d26e5c~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 352 - [EON] Be a Teammate Like a Leader: The Missing Link in High-Performing Teams]]></title><description><![CDATA[In every team, there’s a quiet moment when energy dips and no one knows who should step up. That moment rarely belongs to the person with the title—it belongs to the person who chooses to lead anyway. Being a teammate like a leader means creating space for others, modeling accountability, staying calm under pressure, and lifting people up. It’s leadership without permission—and it changes everything.]]></description><link>https://www.papernapkinwisdom.com/post/ep-352-eon-be-a-teammate-like-a-leader-the-missing-link-in-high-performing-teams</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c830924b5dfe0bfdb05693</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, 29 Mar 2026 21:00:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/034620_aa930f0b48774f5ea761c9ef1e89b077~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 351 - Your Power Isn’t in the Plan — It’s in Your Pivot - A Paper Napkin Wisdom Blog with Monique Hayward]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your plan isn’t your power—your pivot is.

In this episode of Paper Napkin Wisdom, Monique Hayward shares the real story behind success: the detours, the tough calls, and the courage to let go when something no longer fits.

From corporate leadership to entrepreneurship (and back again), her journey proves one thing:
Growth doesn’t come from sticking to the plan—it comes from adapting.

If you’re feeling stuck, this might be your sign to pivot.

#Leadership #Entrepreneurship #GrowthMindset #Care]]></description><link>https://www.papernapkinwisdom.com/post/ep-351-your-power-isn-t-in-the-plan-it-s-in-your-pivot-a-paper-napkin-wisdom-blog-with-monique</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c210238f0e652aaa2d7bd4</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[Goals]]></category><category><![CDATA[General]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 06:00:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/034620_fb9ee54280a14747b7da5e4a168c6548~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 350 - [EON] Follow Like a Leader: The Power of Being Yourself (All the Time)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Great leadership isn’t about always being in charge—it’s about showing up fully, even when you’re not. When you hold back too much, you don’t create space—you create a vacuum. Following like a leader means contributing with confidence, staying true to yourself, and elevating the room without needing control.]]></description><link>https://www.papernapkinwisdom.com/post/ep-350-eon-follow-like-a-leader-the-power-of-being-yourself-all-the-time</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c1328032b5c00587e0dd63</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, 23 Mar 2026 12:55:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/034620_5e4a0397ea4b4522ae7828e0caedf4ea~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>