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

For nearly three decades, Michael Walsh has helped owners of $2-$100 M companies escape the “growth trap” and win back their freedom. As founder of Walsh Business Growth Institute and author, the Vancouver-based adviser has guided leaders across North America and Europe to scale profitably without sacrificing culture or lifestyle.   A former competitive rower turned consultant, Michael blends strategic rigor with people-first pragmatism—rooted in the belief that business is a tool to help people get what they want.    Why Teams Sit at the Heart of Freedom  When Govindh opened this eleventh conversation in our Freedom by Design series, he zeroed in on a familiar danger zone: people. Michael didn’t flinch:  “Teams done well can multiply power. They drive everything that’s good in a company.” — Michael Walsh  Yet most organisations still treat teamwork like a side quest. “We haven’t been trained for teamwork,” Michael observed, noting that athletic teams and business teams succeed for the same reason: deliberat