Hyrum W. Smith

Hyrum W. Smith is a renowned author, speaker, and businessman, best known for co-founding the Franklin Quest Company, which later became Franklin Covey.

He played a key role in developing the Franklin Day Planner and has authored several successful books on time management and personal development.

Smith's career spans decades of empowering individuals and organizations with effective governance principles.

He has received numerous awards, including being named International Entrepreneur of the Year by BYU's Marriott School of Management.

A graduate of BYU, Smith also served in the U.S. Army, commanding a Pershing Missile unit in Germany.

He continues to be active in business and writing, recently founding a new company called 3 Gaps.