FranklinCovey On Leadership

Aron Ralston, known for his harrowing experience of being trapped by a boulder while hiking alone in Utah, shares his journey of perseverance and the life-changing decision he made to save himself. As he recounts the moments leading up to his escape, Aron's words paint a vivid picture of the physical and emotional challenges he faced, inspiring us to confront our own obstacles and find the strengt...

Renowned novelist Mitch Albom joins On Leadership for a captivating conversation about the thought-provoking themes that inspire his work. You know him for his bestselling books Tuesdays with Morrie, The Five People You Meet in Heaven, and most recently, The Little Liar. Mitch emphasizes the importance of treating writing like a job and maintaining a consistent routine, which he said has contribut...

Olympic gymnast Mary Sanders shares her journey of reinvention and the lessons she has learned from the different phases of her life. Drawing from the stories in her new book, 9 Lives by 35: An Olympic Gymnast’s Inspiring Story of Reinvention, Mary discusses the importance of not getting stuck in one identity, imploring people to be in constant pursuit of personal growth. She opens up about the ch...

On Leadership welcomes Rick Warren, author of the seminal bestselling book, The Purpose Driven Life, for a candid conversation on the pivotal roles principles, character, and perspective play in leadership. Warren emphasizes the value of having a purpose greater than oneself and the need for forgiveness and humility in meaningful relationships. He also shares insights on dealing with loss or grief...

Value creation and product-market fit weave together in this insightful interview with two-time ‘unicorn’ builder and author Uri Levine. The co-founder of Waze and investor in Moovit joins On Leadership for a transparent conversation about the mindset and skills needed to be a successful problem solver. Uri emphasizes the importance of embracing failure, iterating quickly, and staying focused on w...

Discover practical concepts for making effective career pivots with Herminia Ibarra, author of Working Identity: Unconventional Strategies for Reinventing Your Career. Herminia challenges the way you think about your professional identity, sharing insights for people at every stage of their career. She discusses the importance of networking, seeking inspiration in others, and some thoughtful ways...

Humility, love, and service are at the heart of every intentional leadership decision Alan Mulally has made. The former CEO of Boeing and Ford shares tried and true practices from his past that he’s brought with him in his service currently as an executive leadership coach. Alan shares his insights on creating a psychologically safe environment in the workplace, the principles of effective leaders...

You need to listen to this episode if you’re looking to make the most of your time on Earth. New York Times bestselling author Oliver Burkeman shares his unique perspective on time management and productivity, challenging traditional approaches and offering a fresh take on how to maximize the limited time we have. He discusses the concept of roles in life and how they can help us prioritize and fo...

Your self-worth is your ceiling. Learn how to believe you are enough and transform your life with self-made entrepreneur and philanthropist Jamie Kern Lima. Jamie shares her journey from building a billion-dollar cosmetics brand to discovering the importance of authenticity and worthiness. She emphasizes that self-worth is the key to success and fulfillment in all areas of life, including leadersh...

In this rare episode of On Leadership, guest host Brandon Stone interviews host Scott Miller about his seventh book, Career on Course: 10 Strategies to Take Your Career from Accidental to Intentional. Scott shares the importance of personal and professional values, the need for self-awareness, and the significance of building strong relationships in your career. He vulnerably shares his own experi...

Everyone needs the insights in this episode to better navigate difficult conversations. FranklinCovey senior consultant and subject matter expert, Barbara Cogburn, joins us for a discussion on the importance of balancing courage and consideration, sharing clear intent, and the power of pausing, observing, and asking questions during difficult conversations. She highlights the value of visualizatio...

Renowned producer, actor, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and author Jane Seymour discusses her multifaceted career and the lessons she has learned along the way. She emphasizes the importance of authenticity and staying true to oneself, as well as the power of perseverance and turning challenges into opportunities. She discusses her various ventures, including her art, jewelry, and skincare lines,...

Learn what it means to be Passion Struck in this engaging, insightful conversation with personal mastery expert John Miles. John shares how to reinvent yourself, find connection between your inner voice and your true calling, and nurture your passions without getting burned out. He offers examples from his new book, Passion Struck: 12 Principles to Unlock Your Purpose and Ignite Your Most Intentio...

Step fully and wholeheartedly into your voice with the practical tactics shared by speaker, author, and podcast extraordinaire, Lisa Carmen Wang. As the author of The Bad Bitch Business Bible, Lisa shares her personal journey of breaking free from societal expectations and finding her own power. In addition to the importance of cultivating resilience and embracing an “anti-fragile” mindset, she em...

Become a more effective communicator by absorbing several practical tips from Matt Abrahams, author of Think Faster, Talk Smarter: How to Speak Successfully When You’re Put on the Spot. Matt is a Lecturer in Organizational Behavior at Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business, where he researches and shares practical ways to improve how you communicate with others. He explains that talking...

Collaboration with those you may not always agree with is more important than ever before. That is one of several key takeaways from Raj Shah, who currently serves as the President of The Rockefeller Foundation and is the author of Big Bets: How Large Scale Change Really Happens. Raj emphasizes the importance of being an optimist, finding fresh and innovative solutions, recruiting committed partne...

Discover how to build a workplace that attracts the next generation of leaders with hospitality leadership expert David Arraya. David talks about the powerful impact of being present and how to navigate managing multiple stakeholders as you pursue what he calls conscious leadership. He emphasizes the importance of hospitality skills in the coming generation and discusses the need for children to l...

The connection you make with your audience is a number one priority for any speaker or presenter. Author and co-founder of the Washington Speakers Bureau, Bernie Swain, shares this and other tactical tips to help you take your presentation skills to the next level in today’s episode of On Leadership with Scott Miller. Bernie speaks to the value of humor, and the need to let people see who you trul...

Joy is a choice you can, and should, make each day. At least that’s the stance taken by award-winning journalist, renowned speaker, and New York Times bestselling author, Malcolm Gladwell. Malcolm discusses the future of work and the importance of organizational culture in a changing landscape, emphasizing the power of overstories and the impact they have on shaping communities and organizations....

Whether you are focused on product development, sales, marketing, advertising, or almost anything that involves promoting a product or service, this interview with Russell Brunson is a must-listen. The serial entrepreneur, New York Times bestselling author, and founder of ClickFunnels breaks down the sales funnel process in a way that anyone can put it to work for them in their business. He explai...

World record holder Jenn Drummond’s story is both herculean and unrelatable. But in this bestselling author’s new book BreakProof: Seven Strategies to Build Resilience and Achieve Your Life Goals, Jenn shares powerful lessons that apply to and inspire all of us to summit our own metaphorical or literal mountains in life. Jenn discusses her harrowing journey to becoming the first and only female to...

Episode 326 | This episode is a must-listen before you go to your next dinner party, barbeque, one-on-one, or coffee date with a friend. Highly respected opinion writer, columnist, and bestselling author David Brooks joins us for a candid conversation about the art of truly getting to know those around you. David shares his personal journey of emotional growth and the importance of developing skil...

Episode 325 | Perseverance and determination play a powerful role in bringing your vision to life. That is one of several key insights offered up by multiple Academy Award-winning producer and New York Times bestselling author, Brian Grazer, in his conversation On Leadership. Brian discusses his book, A Curious Mind: The Secret to a Bigger Life, which explores the power of curiosity and human conn...

Episode 324 | If you’re looking for insights on how to effectively build and manage your social media presence while staying true to your core values, this is the conversation for you. South Dakotan middle school science teacher and social media phenomenon, Gabe Dannenbring joins us to share what he’s learned from balancing his career as a teacher with maintaining a following of more than 2 millio...

Episode 323 | Hard is not a harrowing enough word to describe Jihyun Park’s journey, but it’s also simple, true, and accurate. Join Jihyun Park and Seh-Lynn Chai, authors of The Hard Road Out: One Woman’s Escape from North Korea, for a discussion that will make you truly appreciate the privileges we take for granted in democratic societies. Jihyun shares various aspects of life in North Korea, inc...