In 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 background, his work with leadership and productivity solutions at Franklin Covey, and the impactful Franklin Planner system. The discussion centers around the story of Margot, a woman striving to find balance in her chaotic life through the principles of the Franklin Planner. Dr. England elaborates on core components like values, goals, intermediate steps, and the weekly and daily planning process. Additionally, the episode explores the benefits of integrating both digital and paper planning tools to maximize productivity and maintain focus on what matters most. Ending with a tribute to Benjamin Franklin's influence, this episode is a comprehensive guide to enhancing personal and professional life through thoughtful planning.
00:52 Introducing Dr. Breck England
01:30 Breck's Professional Journey
03:49 Margot's Story: Overcoming Challenges
07:47 The Franklin Planner System
10:26 Defining Personal Values and Goals
13:38 The Productivity Pyramid
27:10 Mission, Vision, and Purpose
33:47 Setting Meaningful Goals
34:20 The Power of the Calendar
36:20 Achieving Goals with Intermediate Steps
39:28 The Importance of Writing Things Down
41:34 Balancing Digital and Paper Planning
45:12 Weekly and Daily Planning
53:38 The Planner System's Impact on Life
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The Franklin Planner Team
About Guest: Dr. Breck England
Dr. Breck England is Senior Product Architect and Writer-in-Chief for FranklinCovey. As a senior consultant, Breck has 25 years of field experience in helping some of the world's prime corporations become more effective in leadership and communication. He has directed projects for some 200 organizations around the world, including Bristol-Myers Squibb, Bank of America, GE, AT&T, Groupe Bull, Hoffmann-La Roche, Chevron, and Lawrence-Livermore Laboratories.
Before joining FranklinCovey, Breck served as Vice President of Intellectual Property for FranklinQuest and Vice President of Consulting for Shipley Associates, an international communication training firm. Breck earned a Ph.D. in English from the University of Utah and was adjunct professor of organizational leadership and strategy in the Marriott School of Brigham Young University for seven years.
Book: Presentation Advantage: How to Inform and Persuade Any Audience
Podcast: https://breckengland.podbean.com/
