Hyrum W. Smith

Hyrum W. Smith was one of the original creators of the popular Franklin Day Planner and the recognized “Father of Time Management.” Hyrum was former Chairman and CEO of FranklinCovey Co. He served as Vice-Chairman of the Board of uacahn Center for the Arts. For four decades, Hyrum empowered people to effectively govern their personal and professional lives. This distinguished author, speaker, and businessman combined wit and enthusiasm with a gift for communicating compelling principles that incited lasting personal change.

Hyrum was the author of nationally-acclaimed books and presentations including The 10 Natural Laws of Successful Time and Life Management; What Matters Most; Pain is Inevitable, Misery is Optional; You Are What You Believe; Purposeful Retirement, and The Three Gaps. Hyrum passed away in 2019 and leaves behind an unmatched legacy of purpose and empowerment.