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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.

Franklin Planner Podcast

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.

George Wright III and co-host John Harding explain Franklin Planner’s foundational Productivity Pyramid as a companion to the Time Matrix, designed to connect what matters most to daily action and “inner peace.” They outline four levels—governing values, goals, weekly planning, and daily actions—framing the key question of how priorities make their way into everyday life. They discuss identifying values , translating values into season-specific goals, and why weekly planning creates the best daily plans. John offers a weekly planning review process, cautions against too many or misaligned goals, and shows how daily planning and the important/urgent Time Matrix help handle interruptions while staying aligned with values.

00:00 Why the Pyramid Matters

06:17 Four Levels Overview

07:23 Governing Values Foundation

11:23 Turning Values Into Goals

15:41 Weekly Planning Power

20:57 Weekly Planning Checklist

22:51 Daily Planning and Time Matrix

26:58 Quotes and Listener Challenge

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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The Franklin Planner Team

About Misty Howard

Misty Howardis a historian‐enthusiast and podcast host who brings a fresh, youth-oriented voice to timeless values and historical wisdom. She serves as the creator and host of the podcast Faith Ignited (described as “Immersive, real stories from history, seen through the lens of faith”). Her work focuses on exploring the lives of influential historical figures—especially from the founding era of the United States—and connecting their personal values with modern leadership, mission-driven living, and character development. Misty emphasizes the importance of self-improvement, purpose, and narration of historical truths often overlooked in mainstream narratives. Her style blends historical research, faith-based insight, and practical application for younger audiences. Her contributions bring depth, perspective, and inspiration to conversations about proactive living and principle-centered leadership.