In 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 from his extensive background in leadership, having held executive roles at Franklin Covey and worked with Fortune 500 companies and government organizations worldwide. The discussion covers the importance of timeless principles from the 'Seven Habits of Highly Effective People,' highlighting their universality and relevance across different cultures and organizational levels. Shawn emphasizes the significance of weekly planning and daily personal victories as foundational to effective leadership. He also provides a sneak peek into his upcoming book, which distills wisdom from interviews with 100 CEOs. Personal anecdotes about Stephen R. Covey underscore the enduring power of these principles in both professional and personal life. This episode offers actionable advice for leading oneself and others effectively in today's complex world.

00:00 Welcome and Introduction

00:35 Meet Shawn Moon: A Leader's Journey

03:39 The Impact of the Seven Habits

06:58 Applying Principles in Business and Life

16:03 The Power of Weekly Planning

23:21 Daily Private Victory: Sharpening the Saw

28:09 The Power of Choice: Habit One

28:48 Defining Your Values: Habit Two

29:11 Executing Priorities: Habit Three

29:43 Foundations of Personal Leadership

30:03 Effective vs. Ineffective Leaders

31:06 The Importance of Principles

32:37 Researching Leadership Insights

33:30 Lessons from Top CEOs

42:07 Remembering Stephen R. Covey

46:47 The Role of Empathy in Leadership

About Guest: Shawn Moon

Shawn is our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, a position he has held since September
2017; previously he served as a member of the Board of Directors. Mr. Moon has over 35 years
of executive experience, having spent over 25 years with the FranklinCovey Company where he
served as the Executive Vice President and had responsibility for the company's direct offices
and operations globally. He was also a principle with Mellon Financial. Since joining as CEO, Mr.
Moon has transformed Zerorez, increasing revenue, profitability, and securing private equity
funding with PE firm Banner Ventures. For his accomplishments, he was recently named as a
finalist for EY Entrepreneur of the Year. Mr. Moon is a Wall Street Journal best-selling author,
and he and his wife live at the base of the Wasatch Mountains and have 4 children 7 wonderful
grandchildren.

Guest Resources:

Website

UK Website

Instagram

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