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

Introduction Courtney Ramsey, CSP, CPTD, MBA, has spent more than two decades helping overwhelmed managers transform into confident, people-first leaders. After training tens of thousands of supervisors on the front lines of corporate America, she noticed a pattern: even the smartest leaders “hit snooze” on the very conversations and decisions that would propel their teams forward. That observation became her rallying cry and the title of her signature message, “Quit Hitting Snooze!”—a philosophy she unpacks in this energizing episode.   From her viral TEDx talk on tough conversations to her hands-on development programs, Courtney champions a simple truth: leadership begins the moment we stop delaying the work that matters most. In our conversation, she explains how the “snooze button” shows up far beyond the alarm clock—whether we’re postponing a difficult performance dialogue, deferring an innovative idea, or waiting for “perfect timing” before launching a bold initiative.  “We all have those internal al