Hyrum Smith

Hyrum Smith: Profile

For two decades he has been empowering people to effectively govern their personal and professional lives. He does this by inspiring them to confront reality and shed false perceptions, and by revealing the link between beliefs and behavior.

Hyrum’s speeches and presentations have been acclaimed by American and international audiences. He combines wit and enthusiasm with a gift for communicating compelling concepts that incite lasting personal change.

In 1984 he became one of the original creators of the popular Franklin Day Planner. He also co-founded the Franklin Quest Company to produce the planner and train individuals and organizations in the time management principles on which the planner was based. Hyrum served as Vice-Chairman of the Board of Franklin Covey Company, Franklin Quest’s successor, until 2004.

In 2001 Hyrum helped create and launch the Galileo Initiative, a training and consulting group dedicated to helping organizations and individuals thrive in today’s fast-changing world. The company teaches key concepts related to perception, belief and behavior change that produce lasting results.

Galileo Initiative training and products open new windows on personal and organizational effectiveness, performance, and sustainable change in a wide range of curriculum. They are available to businesses, organizations, and individuals worldwide.

Hyrum is the author of several nationally-acclaimed books, including The 10 Natural Laws of Successful Time and Life Management, What Matters Most, The Advanced Day Planner User’s Guide, and The Modern Gladiator. He also co-authored Excellence Through Time Management.

Hyrum has received numerous honors and community service awards, including International Entrepreneur of the Year by Brigham Young University’s Marriott School of Management in 1993, three honorary doctorate degrees, SRI Gallup Hall of Fame and Man of the Year Award in 1992, and a Silver Beaver Award from the Boy Scouts of America. He also serves on several boards of directors and national advisory councils.