Paper Napkin Wisdom - Podcast And Blog For Entrepreneurs, Leaders And Difference-makers

In Episode 260 of Paper Napkin Wisdom, we sit down with Toni Harrison, the powerhouse CEO of Etched Communication, a nationally recognized communications firm. Toni brings not only decades of experience in high-stakes PR and crisis management, but also a deeply personal and refreshingly honest take on what it means to be resilient in business and life. Her napkin reads:  “Toni’s 4 Pillars of RESILIENCE (being R.E.A.L.):  Taking on the (R)igor  (E)mbrace experience  Discovering how to be (A)daptable  Employing (L)evel-setting goals throughout your professional journey”  This episode isn’t just a discussion—it’s a masterclass in sustainable leadership, personal grit, and the kind of grounded wisdom that comes from walking through fire and choosing to learn from it.    R is for Rigor  Toni opens up the conversation by challenging the idea that success comes from ease. "You don’t develop resilience unless you walk through something hard," she says. For her, rigor is not a punishment—it’s preparation.