
Are you ready to achieve what matters most and lead with purpose? Welcome to The Franklin Planner Podcast, your weekly guide to greater productivity, intentional living, and lasting success. Whether you’re looking to boost personal productivity, lead your team, or overcome challenges, this podcast offers actionable strategies and timeless principles to help you thrive.
Building on over 40 years of Franklin Planner’s legacy and inspired by Dr. Stephen R. Covey’s The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Franklin Planner executive John Harding and business strategist George Wright III bring decades of expertise to every episode. With insights from essential habits, leadership strategies, and interviews with top experts, you’ll gain practical tips to apply immediately. From staying focused on your “Big Rocks” to fostering collaboration and trust, every discussion is designed to empower you. Join a community dedicated to growth, purpose, and living intentionally. Tune in weekly and unlock your full potential—one timeless principle at a time.

Are you ready to discover the keys to greater productivity and lead your life and team with principles that stand the test of time? Welcome to The Franklin Planner Podcast, your weekly guide to achieving your best life through proven strategies, timeless values, and expert insights. Whether you’re looking for ways to boost your personal productivity, lead your team to new heights, or find lasting success, this podcast is your trusted companion on the path to intentional living.
For more than 40 years, Franklin Planner has helped millions infuse their lives with meaning and clarity. Inspired by the principles of Dr. Stephen R. Covey and his groundbreaking work, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, this podcast builds on that enduring legacy. Hosted by Franklin Planner Board Member and Owner John Harding, alongside industry expert George Wright III, each episode dives deep into the essential habits, disciplines, and leadership principles that transform both individuals and teams.
Together, John and George bring decades of experience, combined with interviews from accomplished business leaders, productivity experts, and success coaches, offering valuable lessons you can apply today. From overcoming roadblocks and staying focused on the “Big Rocks” in your life to fostering collaboration and trust in your team, the discussions are rich with actionable takeaways and practical wisdom.
The Franklin Planner Podcast is more than a tool for learning; it’s an invitation to a community committed to growth, purpose, and intentional living. If you’re ready to take charge of your time, lead with integrity, and craft a legacy of success, this is the podcast for you. Tune in weekly, and let’s unlock your full potential—one timeless principle at a time.
On The Franklin Planner Podcast, George Wright III interviews Dave Sanderson, the last passenger off US Airways Flight 1549, who recounts the Hudson River landing, the 36-degree water evacuation, and how preparation, mindset, and teamwork mattered as much as landing the plane. Sanderson explains how the experience reshaped his priorities, exposed feeling undervalued at Oracle, and led him to pursue the “four freedoms” (time, money, mission, relationships) and ultimately leave corporate life with Tony Robbins’ coaching and encouragement. He shares key lessons from mentorship and “proximity is power,” the role of meaning and reframing, and frameworks he teaches including VCR (vision, capabilities, reach), focusing on outcomes, and “best next step.” The conversation emphasizes values-based leadership, building trust over competence, developing resilience from past reference points, and fulfilling a promise to pass mentorship forward.
00:00 Hudson Crash Replay
00:27 Podcast Welcome
02:14 Dave’s Flight Story
03:48 Aisle Up Out Mindset
06:28 Resilience Built Over Time
08:06 Aftermath And Oracle Wakeup
09:43 Four Freedoms Escape Plan
12:18 Mentorship With Tony
13:26 Proximity And Meaning
17:08 VCR Resilience Framework
20:57 Vision Values Leadership
23:10 Trust Over Competence
25:40 Focus With Next Steps
28:27 Building Team Resilience
32:07 Leading Your Life
34:37 Mentor Promise Story
38:26 Mentorship Call To Action
Thank you for joining us on this Journey to create your best life and to lead your Life and Teams. Please share this show, and we look forward to the journey we will take together.
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