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EP 266 - Nearly All Decisions Are Driven by Emotions — Here's How to Leverage That in Business by Darren Hickman

“Nearly all decisions are driven by emotions,” says Darren Hickman, former Disney exec and master of emotional branding. In Episode 266 of Paper Napkin Wisdom, Darren reveals why logic justifies but emotion decides — and how leaders can harness storytelling, vulnerability, and authenticity to truly connect, build trust, and influence action in any business setting.

EP 265 - Train & Grow Your People (Part 2): How to Generate Integrated Results with Michael Walsh

Train & Grow Your People (Part 2) dives into making people development the engine of profit and customer value. Michael Walsh shows how to build training into daily work so growth isn’t extra—it’s essential. Align your team’s development with business goals, create clarity, and design growth plans that drive real results. Freedom isn’t stepping back from your team—it’s investing in them so results become integrated and lasting.

EP 264 – Todd Palmer: Everything Happens For Me, Not To Me

Todd Palmer returns to Paper Napkin Wisdom with a transformative mantra: “Everything happens 4 me, NOT 2 me.” As a coach and former CEO who rebuilt from near-bankruptcy, Todd shows how this shift from victim to creator empowers leaders to face adversity with intention. By asking “What’s the gift here?” and owning our thoughts, we move from reactive to proactive. His message: rewrite your story, live in the present, and find growth in every challenge. Life isn’t against us—it’

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