The Productivity Pyramid: Capture the Power of Inner Peace and Success
On The Franklin Planner Podcast, hosts George Wright III and John Harding explore the core framework of personal effectiveness: The Productivity Pyramid. From bridging the gap between high-level values and daily actions to achieving true inner peace, this conversation illustrates how clarity, discipline, and intentional choices help you align your calendar with what matters most. […]
The Quest for Inner Peace: Hyrum Smith’s Teachings on Time and Life Management
In this episode of the Franklin Planner Podcast, host George Wright III is joined by Misty Howard to begin a deep-dive series into Hyrum W. Smith’s classic book, The 10 Natural Laws of Successful Time and Life Management. Together, they explore the introductory section, “Why Should I Read This Book?”, unpacking why modern productivity isn’t […]
Theodore Roosevelt: Turning Weakness into Greatness
On The Franklin Planner Podcast, hosts George Wright III and John Harding are joined by Misty Howard to explore the life of Theodore Roosevelt and how he transformed personal weakness and overwhelming adversity into legendary greatness. From overcoming a debilitating childhood illness to enduring tragic loss and leading troops from the front lines in the […]
The Power of Timeless Principles with John P. Covey
In this episode of the Franklin Planner Lead Your Life Podcast, host John Harding sits down with leadership consultant and former university president John P. Covey to unpack the transformative power of timeless principles. Drawing on his personal connection as the nephew of Stephen R. Covey and his extensive experience in leadership development, John explains […]
Miracles and Leadership with Dave Sanderson
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, […]
The Transformative Power of Goals
Co-hosts George Wright III and John Harding revisit why goal setting is one of the Franklin Planner podcast’s most popular topics, emphasizing that the greatest power of goals is not what they accomplish but what they awaken and change in the person pursuing them. They discuss why writing goals down and reviewing them matters amid […]
Heroes of the Revolution
George Wright III, John Harding, and historian Misty celebrate America’s 250th anniversary by exploring four overlooked heroes of the American Revolution whose examples continue to teach timeless leadership principles. Rather than focusing on famous Founding Fathers, they examine the remarkable lives of Henry Knox, Francis Marion, Sybil Ludington, and Benjamin Rush, showing how ordinary individuals […]
Lifelong Journey of Relationship Building with Matt Townsend
On the Franklin Planner “Lead Your Life” podcast, host John Harding interviews Dr. Matt Townsend, who describes how his parents’ divorce led him to study communications and conflict resolution, work at FranklinCovey for seven years, then leave about 25 years ago to coach couples and mediate divorces. They argue that relationships are central to purpose, […]
Winston Churchill: The Bulldog’s Path to Leadership
George Wright III hosts John Harding and resident history expert Misty Howard on the Franklin Planner/Lead Your Life podcast to discuss Winston Churchill as a leadership model and why studying historical figures reveals timeless principles from “beginning to end.” Misty outlines Churchill’s difficult upbringing (wealthy but neglected, poor student, speech impediment, harshly criticized by his […]
The Time Management Matrix for Navigating Life
On the Franklin Planner Podcast, co-hosts George Wright III and John Harding discuss an upcoming magazine article co-written with CEO Bob Sumbot titled “Why Quadrant Two Thinking on Paper Matters More Than Ever,” focused on Steven R. Covey’s Time Management Matrix. They describe how constant digital interruptions—often 50+ a day with 20+ minutes to refocus—create decision […]