Hyrum W. Smith is een vooraanstaand auteur en spreker, die zich al veertig jaar toelegt op het empoweren van mensen om hun persoonlijke en professionele leven effectief te besturen. Zijn boeken en presentaties, geprezen door Amerikaanse en internationale publieken, combineren humor en enthousiasme met een gave om boeiende principes te communiceren die blijvende persoonlijke verandering teweegbrengen. Smith wordt erkend als een van de oorspronkelijke bedenkers van de populaire Franklin Day Planner en medeoprichter van Franklin Quest (later Franklin Covey), gericht op tijdmanagementprincipes. Zijn werk wordt gekenmerkt door een praktische benadering van persoonlijke ontwikkeling, waarbij het belang van leven naar kernwaarden wordt benadrukt.
Too Many Leaders Forget The Universal truth that ideas and causes are most effectively communicated by storytelling and metaphor. This book explores the lives of extraordinary teachers like Jesus Christ, Confucius, Nelson Mandela, Winston Churchill, and Mahatma Gandhi, and reveals that all of them used this method to not only engage people, but also persuade them to bring about personal and global change. Book jacket.
Your Personal Roadmap to An Enjoyable Retirement So you've reached your retirement age and are at risk of becoming a "couch potato". It doesn't have to be that way. Uncover the joy of retirement and learn how to make the most of it with this life-enhancing gift book. Did you just set up a permanent out of office reply? Are you officially signed up for the Ferris Bueller phase of your life? Learn how to enter what can be the most satisfying life stage--a new world of purposeful retirement and good living. Wisdom and advice from real retirees. From the award-winning author of Purposeful Retirement and celebrated "Father of Time Management," Hyrum Smith, this gift book for the newly retired will provide inspiration and a newfound purpose. Filled with wisdom, advice from real retirees, and enthusiasm, you are encouraged to discover your true passion, re-imagine your life, and try new possibilities. Realize the hidden magic of retirement: Move on from your world of work Discover your true passions Re-imagine your life Retirement is a gift. Make yours one that is meaningful and filled with curiosity, new experiences, and discovery--after all, if you don't look around once in a while, you could miss it! If you enjoyed life-changing books such as The Total Money Makeover, The Ultimate Retirement Guide for 50+, or A Random Walk Down Wall Street, then you'll love Living a Purposeful Retirement.
Written for anyone who suffers from "time famine", this essential handbook provides simple, effective methods for successfully taking control of one's hours--and one's life. Smith shows how, by managing time better, anyone can lead a happier, more confident and fulfilled life.
In an age of unprecedented prosperity and opportunity, there are many who feel that something is missing in their lives. Bestselling author Smith outlines reasons for this dissatisfaction and outlines a powerful formula to help readers identify their deeply held values and live them to the fullest. Illustrations.