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When we first started Paper Napkin Wisdom, the idea was that by inspiring entrepreneurs to change themselves, we could promote change in the world. Lucas Siegel, co-founder of Capital Peak Investments and AlternaScript has a similar idea in today's Paper Napkin Wisdom. "If there's something in…

In today's podcast, avid readers Govindh Jayaraman, entrepreneur and host of Paper Napkin Wisdom, and James Ashcroft, entrepreneur and mentor at EO Accelerator Meetings, discuss Eleven Rings: The Soul of Success by Phil Jackson, legendary winning coach of the Chicago Bulls and LA Lakers.

To some, the concept of trusting the world may seem like a far-fetched philosophy. 'How can I trust the world with everything that's going on right now?' you may ask. However, today's Paper Napkin Wisdom guest, Leila Janah doesn't feel like the concept is unrealistic. In fact, she uses it as the…

The date was February 4, 2013. The Baltimore Ravens and the San Francisco 49ers were going head to head in Super Bowl XLVII. Suddenly, in the third quarter, there was a power outage. For thirty-four minutes, spectators across the globe were held captive by this unprecedented technical…

Many of us are familiar with the concept that in order to get the life you want; you have you build it intentionally. However, how can entrepreneurs navigate the pivot from the life they're living into the life they want? Bri Seeley, founder of the Inspirational Woman Project, explains how she…

Data is the new black. Over 90% of the world's data has been created in the past two years; and on average, people consume nearly 30 GB of data per day. From entrepreneurs to CMO's of Fortune 500 companies, people simply can't get enough of it. But often times, organizations hit a standstill…

Each week I'll post a short podcast, usually between 3 to 5 minutes long, just talking about how to apply the Paper Napkin Wisdom 5 Step...

Each week I’ll post a short podcast, usually between 3 to 5 minutes long, just talking about how to apply the Paper Napkin Wisdom 5 Step...

Is there a formula for success? This week’s Paper Napkin Wisdom guest, Geoff Smart - CEO of lead consulting firm ghSMART - proposes just...

One of the greatest things we can do as a leaders is to believe in people. Our teams, our families, and even people who have little...

John Spence went from being kicked out of college with a D average to becoming CEO of an international Rockefeller foundation and...

Dave Rendall is an entrepreneur who has worn many hats during his professional career, which started when he was very young. All told, he...

Warren Rustand has created, led and grown many successful private, public and not-for-profit entities. He is currently the CEO of...

Listen to the Podcast here: Mark Moses is one of the world's foremost coaches of entrepreneurs. After starting his first business at age...

Brad Howard keeps busy. In addition to being a husband, a father, and one of my classmates in MIT’s Entrepreneurial Masters Program, he...

Patrick Ellis is the President of Blue Note Wines & Spirits. While he is passionate about wine, he is also passionate about family and,...

Adam Robinson is the co-founder and CEO of Hireology , which produces a web-based software platform that assists companies in the hiring...

Sonny Vu is the founder of the award-winning Misfit Wearables, who design highly wearable computing products. In addition, he is the...

Thanks for all your messages and notes over September! The Blog and Podcast were unexpectedly on a longer than planned hiatus as we dealt...

I remember having my mind rocked a few years ago while attending an elite entrepreneurs-only education program at MIT and Verne Harnish...