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“We are designed for rest.” In Episode 279, Steven Langer—keynote speaker and wellness strategist—challenges hustle culture and the myth that rest must be earned. He shares why rest isn’t sleep, but intentional recovery that restores clarity and performance. With practical tools like micro-breaks, done-lists, and baseline checks, Steven shows how leaders can model and design cultures that value well-being—because rest fuels real results.

“Growth doesn’t come from what we know, but from how we apply what we learn,” says Rhett Power. In Episode 278 of Paper Napkin Wisdom, the entrepreneur and coach shares why implementation—not information—fuels results. From scaling startups to coaching execs, Rhett reveals how accountability, small experiments, and useful constraints turn knowledge into traction.

Michael Walsh reveals a powerful truth: managers who grow people multiply results, while those who try to do it all themselves hit a ceiling. True leadership isn’t about doing more—it’s about building capable teams. Walsh challenges outdated management models and reframes accountability as partnership. When managers focus on developing others, impact and results scale.

Courtney Ramsey, CSP, helps leaders stop hitting “snooze” on tough conversations and bold decisions. In this energizing episode, she shares how tiny delays erode team momentum—and how intentional action, courageous curiosity, and embracing discomfort can spark powerful leadership shifts. “Every time we press snooze, we trade momentum for momentary comfort.” It’s time to wake up and lead.

Jeff Wetzler, co-CEO of Transcend and author of ASK, shares his napkin wisdom: “The answers you need are hiding in plain sight—in the hearts and minds of those around you.” In Episode 275 of Paper Napkin Wisdom, he reveals how leaders can unlock breakthrough insight by asking better questions, building psychological safety, and treating curiosity as a disciplined skill.

In Part 12 of our Freedom by Design series, business strategist Michael Walsh cracks open a core growth challenge: the gap between technical skill and people leadership. His “Best Boss / Worst Boss” napkin exercise reveals that great management isn’t luck—it’s learned. Walsh shares how self-awareness, coaching, and feedback turn average managers into growth engines. Want better results? Start by growing better bosses.