Paper Napkin Wisdom - Podcast for Entrepreneurs and Leaders
Paper Napkin Wisdom: Podcast for Entrepreneurs, Leaders and Difference Makers
Ideas small enough to fit on a paper napkin, but big enough to change your world.
Sometimes the most profound insights come in the smallest packages. Welcome to Paper Napkin Wisdom, the podcast that proves you don't need lengthy seminars or thick business books to revolutionize your approach to success.
"I share pearls of wisdom small enough to fit on a napkin and big enough to change your life and business."
Hosted by Govindh Jayaraman, a seasoned entrepreneur and modern-day Napoleon Hill, Paper Napkin Wisdom distills the collective knowledge of accomplished leaders into actionable, napkin-sized nuggets that pack a powerful punch.
Why Paper Napkin Wisdom Resonates with Seasoned Professionals:
Concentrated Wisdom: Each episode delivers high-impact insights without the fluff. Perfect for busy professionals who value their time but never stop learning.
Real-World Relevance: Our guests aren't just thought leaders; they're battle-tested entrepreneurs and executives who've navigated the complexities of modern business.
Cross-Pollination of Ideas: Discover how strategies from diverse industries can spark innovation in your field.
Midcareer Momentum: Whether you're scaling your business or seeking a new challenge, find inspiration to reignite your passion and push boundaries.
Life-Work Integration: Explore holistic approaches to success that balance professional growth with personal fulfillment.
What You'll Gain:
Actionable Strategies: Walk away from each episode with concrete steps to implement immediately.
Mindset Shifts: Challenge your assumptions and expand your thinking with fresh perspectives.
Network Expansion: Join a community of like-minded professionals at similar stages in their journeys.
Time-Efficient Learning: Absorb game-changing concepts in the time it takes to enjoy your morning coffee.
Who Should Listen:
Entrepreneurs looking to scale
C-suite executives seeking fresh approaches to leadership
Mid-career professionals aiming to make a significant impact
Thought leaders wanting to stay ahead of industry trends
Anyone who believes in the power of continuous growth
Featured Topics:
Disruptive Innovation Strategies
Emotional Intelligence in Leadership
Sustainable Scaling Techniques
Work-Life Synergy (Not Just Balance)
Future-Proofing Your Business
Legacy Building and Succession Planning
Join us on Paper Napkin Wisdom, where small ideas lead to big breakthroughs. Subscribe now and transform your approach to business and life, one napkin at a time.
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 30 minutes
- Episodes
- 345
- Years Active
- 2015 - 2025
Ep 173 - Know Your True North - Chris Schmitt
Know Your True North
In the latest episode of Paper Napkin Wisdom, we had the pleasure of hosting Chris Schmitt, a distinguished high-performance coach with Azimuth Consulting Group. Chris brings a…
EP 172: Live an Extraordinary Life, So That Others Will – John DiJulius (founder, entrepreneur, author)
Best-selling author, world renowned customer service expert, founder of the DiJulius Group, business success – John DiJulius III has tapped into something special. On this podcast, John discusses app…
LBS 6: Great Leaders Set High Expectations - Mandy Burage
“Great leaders set high expectations for their teams, but even higher expectations for themselves,” says Mandy Burage, Director of Operations at Petra Coach. She explains that through the course of h…
TA 30: Catch Yourself
How are you doing on your goals for the year? Your New Year’s Resolutions? Do you even remember what they were?
So many times we’re hard on ourselves for the early misses.
We say we’re going to eat l…
EP 171: The Future Is Female – Carey Anne Nadeau (entrepreneur, founder)
The goal of Carey Anne Nadeau, founder of Open Data Nation, is to “bring expertise in open data and data science to bear on the most pressing urban issues.” What compelled her to start the company wa…
TA 29: Kindness is a Rare Leadership Skill
A client is calling and they want a discount because something went wrong.
An employee is missing on targets and results are slipping, they need to be realigned.
The bank just called and a supplier t…
EP 170: Mistakes: The Learning Process - Damion Lupo (entrepreneur, founder, author)
On this episode of Paper Napkin Wisdom, entrepreneur and author Damion Lupo makes his case for the gift of errors, “Mistakes are the universe gifting us wisdom, wrapped up inside the struggles in lif…
TA 28: Bring the Right Protection
Life and leadership is a contact sport.
You need to make contact with people every day as a leader and in life. There’s no avoiding it.
So how do you build protection for the energy vampires that sur…
EP 169: Generative Relationship-Building for Entrepreneurs - Peter Mellen (entrepreneur)
The Johari window was created by two psychologists in the mid-1950s as a tool for personal, group, and relationship development. Peter Mellen uses the Johari window as the framework for discussing ho…
TA 27: Build a Well
This has nothing to do with an ACTUAL well.
It has to do with the structure and support systems we need as leaders, as entrepreneurs.
It’s such a roller-coaster of ups and downs out there that we nee…
EP 168: Stop Waiting for It to Get Easier - Jim Palmer (author, entrepreneur)
Small business marketing expert and entrepreneur Jim Palmer’s fifth book is entitled, “Stop waiting for it to get easier, create your dream business now!” The sentence explains itself. “There is no p…
TA 26: Have More Pillow Talk
It’s so important to build transparency in the life of the entrepreneur, leader, and difference maker.
Too often we don’t hold space for our most important relationships, the ones with our spouses, l…
LBS 5: There’s no job description for COO – Adam Trautenberg
Being second in command is tricky terrain to navigate; just ask Adventure Links COO Adam Trautenberg. Co-host, Miranda Barrett joins Govindh Jayaraman to get the inside scoop on how this COO takes c…
TA 25: Create (Several) No Cell Phone Zones
As leaders we discuss holding space for our team. We all recognize that we need to give them time and space to succeed, for their mindset. How clear are you, as a leader, however, that you too need …
EP #167: Think Big, Start Small - Andrew Davis (marketer, entrepreneur)
The title says it all: Think Big, Start Small. This is the philosophy behind many accomplishments and dreams that individuals and entrepreneurs bring to fruition.
Every big endeavor requires a step-b…
TA 24: The Structure of Transparency
Are you looking for uncommon results in your company? Or maybe just for yourself? There’s a structure to build the uncommon results you crave for yourself and your team and it starts with transparenc…
EP #166: Manage Your Boss, Staff, and Peers by Spending Time with Your Customers - Chris McGoff (Chairman, Founder)
Being a good manager and effective leader is not just about making decisions on your own, but about understanding how much decision-making depends on the customer’s behavior.
In this podcast, we talk…
TA 23: The X Org Chart
Ever wonder how there are some small teams that just get it done time and time again? They are tight and nothing comes through the cracks in their communication, organization, service, or delivery? H…
EP #165: Do and Believe That Which Moves You Toward Your Goals - Tom Bilyeu (Entrepreneur, Founder)
Tom Bilyeu, the co-founder of Quest Nutrition and life-long entrepreneur, chooses to focus on “everything being in my control.” While most people would agree in principle, they don’t often put it int…
TA 22: Trust 2.0 – Do you have it?
It’s vitally important for leaders to feel like that they can trust their teams. Trust them to complete their tasks, to be strong for the team, complete tasks well, execute on the priorities we have …