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Franklin Planner Podcast

Franklin Planner Podcast

by John Harding & George Wright III

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10 Natural Laws: Principles You Can’t Defy in Time and Life Management

About this 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.

Episodes

  • 10 Natural Laws: Principles You Can’t Defy in Time and Life Management · 23 min · Season 1 Episode 37On the Franklin Planner Podcast, hosts George Wright III and Misty Howard introduce Hyrum Smith’s concept of “natural laws” from The 10 Natural Laws of Successful Time and Life…
  • First Things First: Beyond Being Busy · 46 min · Season 1 Episode 36George Wright III and co-host John Harding launch a new Franklin Planner Podcast series walking through First Things First (1994) by Stephen R. Covey, A. Roger Merrill, and…
  • Doing Less Is the Secret to Achieving More with Greg McKeown · 51 min · Season 1 Episode 35On this episode of the Franklin Planner Podcast, host George Wright III sits down with Greg McKeown, New York Times bestselling author of Essentialism and Effortless, to…
  • The Productivity Pyramid: Capture the Power of Inner Peace and Success · 33 min · Season 1 Episode 34George 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…
  • The Quest for Inner Peace: Hyrum Smith's Teachings on Time and Life Management · 23 min · Season 1 Episode 33George Wright III is joined by Misty Howard to introduce a new series covering Hyrum Smith’s book "The 10 Natural Laws of Successful Time and Life Management." They explain that…
  • Theodore Roosevelt: Turning Weakness into Greatness · 44 min · Season 1 Episode 32On the Franklin Planner Podcast, George Wright III with John Harding and Misty Howard highlight Theodore Roosevelt as a model of resilience, character, and leadership…
  • The Power of Timeless Principles with John P. Covey · 59 min · Season 1 Episode 31Host John Harding interviews John P. Covey on timeless principles and how aligning with them improves personal and professional effectiveness. Covey explains that values are…
  • Miracles and Leadership with Dave Sanderson · 40 min · Season 1 Episode 30On 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…
  • The Transformative Power of Goals · 35 min · Season 1 Episode 29Co-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…
  • Heroes of the Revolution · 37 min · Season 1 Episode 28George Wright III, John Harding, and historian Misty Howard celebrate America's 250th anniversary by exploring four overlooked heroes of the American Revolution whose examples…
  • Lifelong Journey of Relationship Building with Matt Townsend · 49 min · Season 1 Episode 27On 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…
  • Winston Churchill: The Bulldog's Path to Leadership · 48 min · Season 1 Episode 26George 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…
  • The Time Management Matrix for Navigating Life · 31 min · Season 1 Episode 25On 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…
  • Lead Your Life: Franklin Planner's New Membership Program · 26 min · Season 1 Episode 24Introducing the Lead Your Life Franklin Planner Membership. George Wright III and John Harding discuss Franklin Planner’s 40-year legacy, its principles-based productivity system…
  • Protect Wealth, Lower Taxes and Build Legacy with Don Pendleton · 48 min · Season 1 Episode 23In this masterclass-style episode of the Franklin Planner Podcast, George Wright III sits down with wealth strategist and Protect Wealth founder Don Pendleton to unpack the…
  • No Excuses: Unlocking Success with Noelle Pikus Pace's Olympic Mindset · 32 min · Season 1 Episode 22George Wright III is joined by two-time world champion and Olympic medalist Noelle Pikus-Pace to discuss her journey from skeleton racing to becoming a global speaker and author…
  • On Signal: Leading Brilliant Growth Through Deep Stakeholder Respect · 26 min · Season 1 Episode 21George Wright III and co-host John Harding discuss leadership and propose that an organization’s greatest growth opportunity lies in deeply valuing and investing in its key…
  • Building Trust and Resilience: George Washington · 30 min · Season 1 Episode 20This week on the Podcast, co-hosts George Wright III and John Harding talk with resident history expert Misty Howard about the U.S. 250th anniversary and the leadership lessons…
  • Governing Values & Proactive living: History's Greatest Leaders · 40 min · Season 1 Episode 19Are you living intentionally — or simply reacting to everything life throws at you? In this episode, discover how history’s greatest leaders mastered personal responsibility…
  • 10X Leadership with Grant Cardone · 29 min · Season 1 Episode 18In this episode of the Franklin Planner Podcast, George Wright III hosts an Exclusive Interview with Cardone, a renowned business expert and author. Grant delves into his…
  • Born To Standout: Ben Kjar's Journey of Courage, Discipline and Purpose · 44 min · Season 1 Episode 17In this episode of the Franklin Planner Podcast, hosts George Wright III and John Harding welcome special guest Ben Kjar. Ben, an American wrestler, international speaker, real…
  • Stephen M.R. Covey: How High-Trust Leaders Get Better Results in Life and Work · 49 min · Season 1 Episode 16In this episode of the Franklin Planner Podcast, host George Wright III welcomes esteemed guest Stephen M.R. Covey, a global authority on leadership, trust, and organizational…
  • A Pathway to Prosperity with Dr. William D. Danko · 40 min · Season 1 Episode 15In this episode of the Franklin Planner Podcast, host George Wright III interviews Dr. William Danko, bestselling author and wealth-building expert. Dr. Danko shares insights…
  • Living with Purpose with Breck England · 59 min · Season 1 Episode 14In this episode of the Franklin Planner podcast, host John Harding converses with the versatile and insightful Dr. Breck England. They delve into Dr. England's extensive…
  • Cultivating Success: Timeless Principles with Shawn Moon · 56 min · Season 1 Episode 13In this episode of the Franklin Planner podcast, hosts George Wright III and John Harding welcome special guest Shawn Moon, chairman and CEO of Zerorez. Shawn shares insights…
  • Benjamin Franklin's 13 Virtues with Misty Howard · 44 min · Season 1 Episode 12In this episode of the Franklin Planner podcast, hosts George Wright III and John Harding welcome special guest Misty Howard, a passionate advocate for timeless values and…
  • Values-Driven Leadership: Mayor Michelle Kaufusi's Story · 36 min · Season 1 Episode 11In this episode of the Franklin Planner Podcast, hosts George Wright III and John Harding are joined by Mayor Michelle Kaufusi of Provo, Utah. As Provo's first female mayor with…
  • The Power of Perspective by Stephen R. Covey on Weekly Planning · 11 min · Season 1 Episode 10In this episode of the Franklin Planner Podcast, host George Wright III explores the common struggle of feeling busy but unproductive. Drawing on the insights of Dr. Stephen…
  • A Journey of Intention: The Campbell Family's Year-Long World Travel · 39 min · Season 1 Episode 9In this episode of the Franklin Planner podcast, the host welcomes special guest Ashley Campbell, an author, photographer, and community leader who, along with her family…
  • Brain Fitness After 40: How FranklinPlanner Strengthens Your Mind, Memory & Purpose · 28 min · Season 1 Episode 8In this episode of the Franklin Planner Podcast, co-hosts George Wright III and John Harding delve into the science of brain fitness after 40. They discuss how the Franklin…
  • Finding Your Voice: The Journey of Jon Schmidt · 54 min · Season 1 Episode 7In this episode of the Franklin Planner podcast, co-hosts George Wright III and John Harding welcome special guest Jon Schmidt, an accomplished pianist and composer known for his…
  • Overcoming Adversity: The Power of Personal Mission with David Anderson. · 42 min · Season 1 Episode 6Defying Odds: Harnessing a Personal Mission for Success with David Anderson In this episode of the Franklin Planner Podcast, co-host George Wright III and John Harding sit down…
  • Creating a Vision for Your Life: Vision, Mission, Values · 28 min · Season 1 Episode 5In this episode, co-hosts George Wright III and Franklin Planner Board Member John Harding delve into the significance of defining one's mission, vision, and values. They discuss…
  • Balancing Digital & Paper Planning with Carl Pullein · 55 min · Season 1 Episode 4In this episode of the Franklin Planner Podcast, hosts John and George welcome time management expert and productivity coach Carl Pullein. Carl shares his journey from a middle…
  • The Transformative Power of Goal Setting: Achieve 10x Success · 30 min · Season 1 Episode 3In this episode of the Franklin Planner Podcast, host George Wright III and co-host John Harding delve into the immense benefits of goal setting. They reveal that individuals who…
  • Strategies to Conquer Overwhelm · 27 min · Season 1 Episode 2In this episode of the Franklin Planner podcast, host George Wright III and guest John Harding, Franklin Planner expert, address the growing issue of overwhelm in today's…
  • Welcome to the Franklin Planner Podcast · 39 min · Season 1 Episode 1In the inaugural episode of the Franklin Planner podcast, hosts George Wright III and John Harding introduce themselves and set the stage for the series, emphasizing the…

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