Issue #2025-12 Execution Doesn't Have to be Violent ... It Needs Rhythm Happy Sunday Reader! We often share your insights with our community, and this update will keep you informed about how your wisdom is inspiring others. Thanks to your feedback, we’re now offering a TL;DR summary—so if you're short on time, start there to get the gist. But if you’re ready to dive deeper, keep reading for the full insights, stories, and wisdom that make Paper Napkin Wisdom what it is! TL;DR – Execution That...
11 days ago • 13 min read
Issue #2025-11 The Speed of Strategy Has Forever Changed Happy Sunday Reader! We often share your insights with our community, and this update will keep you informed about how your wisdom is inspiring others. Thanks to your feedback, we’re now offering a TL;DR summary—so if you're short on time, start there to get the gist. But if you’re ready to dive deeper, keep reading for the full insights, stories, and wisdom that make Paper Napkin Wisdom what it is! TL;DR: Rapid Planning The speed of...
18 days ago • 13 min read
Issue #2025-10 Need More From Your People? Happy Sunday Reader! We often share your insights with our community, and this update will keep you informed about how your wisdom is inspiring others. Thanks to your feedback, we’re now offering a TL;DR summary—so if you're short on time, start there to get the gist. But if you’re ready to dive deeper, keep reading for the full insights, stories, and wisdom that make Paper Napkin Wisdom what it is! TL;DR Summary: Real change happens WITH people, not...
25 days ago • 12 min read
Issue #2025-9 Inspiration vs Desperation? Happy Sunday Reader! We often share your insights with our community, and this update will keep you informed about how your wisdom is inspiring others. We’re taking a little break from the Four Constraints this week to dive into a conversation that hit me hard during a recent Men’s Group call. The topic? Desperation or Inspiration—what truly drives lasting change? It got me thinking about the moments in life when we either step up or get pushed...
about 1 month ago • 11 min read
Issue #2025-8 The Demand Constraint Happy Sunday Reader! We often share your insights with our community, and this update will keep you informed about how your wisdom is inspiring others. Last week we tackled the first and most dangerous constraint: The Capital Constraint (Cash Flow & Profit). This week, we tackle the next most challenging constraint: Demand (Sales, Marketing, and Revenue). Why? Sales fuel everything. If there’s no demand, the other constraints don’t matter as much. Even with...
about 1 month ago • 10 min read
Issue #2025-7 The Capital Constraint Happy Sunday Reader! We often share your insights with our community, and this update will keep you informed about how your wisdom is inspiring others. Every business—no matter how big or small—faces four critical constraints that determine success or failure. If you’re running a company that's doing $2M or $200M in revenue, these constraints will either fuel your growth or limit your potential. Over the next four editions of Paper Napkin Wisdom Weekly,...
about 2 months ago • 9 min read
Issue #2025-6 Show Up for the Big Games Happy Sunday Reader! We often share your insights with our community, and this update will keep you informed about how your wisdom is inspiring others. When the pressure’s on, how do you show up? For leaders, the “big games” aren’t just reserved for championship-level moments—they happen every day in boardrooms, negotiations, and high-stakes decisions. But what separates those who rise to the occasion from those who crumble under the weight isn’t just...
about 2 months ago • 10 min read
Issue #2025-5 Lead with Real Calm Happy Sunday Reader! We often share your insights with our community, and this update will keep you informed about how your wisdom is inspiring others. In a world filled with uncertainty—economic turbulence, shifting markets, and fears that seem to multiply overnight—calm isn’t just a luxury for leaders. It’s a necessity. But let’s be honest: fake calm won’t cut it. You can plaster on a composed smile and pretend everything’s under control, but your team will...
2 months ago • 12 min read
Issue #2025-4 Peerness or Diversity, what's better? Happy Sunday Reader! We often share your insights with our community, and this update will keep you informed about how your wisdom is inspiring others. What makes a team truly great? Whether you're building a startup, playing sports or leading a corporate powerhouse, one question always stands out: What’s the right mix of people for your team? Is it better to focus on peerness, bringing together like-minded individuals who align easily, or...
2 months ago • 9 min read