Vince Chan

Todd Davis is from Franklin Covey, a name that's practically a household brand in the U.S. When it comes to leadership training, Franklin Covey is like Starbucks. Everyone knows it. At some point, almost everyone has either read one of the books or attended one of the trainings through the employers.

Todd Davis is from Franklin Covey, a name that's practically a household brand in the U.S. When it comes to leadership training, Franklin Covey is like Starbucks. Everyone knows it. At some point, almost everyone has either read one of the books or attended one of the trainings through the employers.

And of course, one of the best-selling books in history is The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People. Honestly, who doesn't want to be more effective? But let's be real. Workplaces today are facing big challenges. So I want Todd to join me and talk about how these habits can help solve or at least alleviate some of these issues.

And of course, one of the best-selling books in history is The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People. Honestly, who doesn't want to be more effective? But let's be real. Workplaces today are facing big challenges. So I want Todd to join me and talk about how these habits can help solve or at least alleviate some of these issues.

Now, Todd, before we get into the book, I always ask my guests about their own journey, the transitions they've made, the paths they've taken. But your story is different. You've been with Franklin Covey over 30 years. You are truly a loyalist. Tell us about your journey. What led you to Franklin Covey? What kept you there for three decades and how the role has evolved over the years?

Now, Todd, before we get into the book, I always ask my guests about their own journey, the transitions they've made, the paths they've taken. But your story is different. You've been with Franklin Covey over 30 years. You are truly a loyalist. Tell us about your journey. What led you to Franklin Covey? What kept you there for three decades and how the role has evolved over the years?

Then we'll dive deeper into the book and its impact.

Then we'll dive deeper into the book and its impact.

Unlike your job, unlike your current job, your current role, if you guys are hiring again, let me know. I'll send you my resume.

Unlike your job, unlike your current job, your current role, if you guys are hiring again, let me know. I'll send you my resume.

Thank you. Now, you spend most of your career in the people function, serving as chief people officer for a long time. and even before and after that, staying deeply involved in people-focused roles. So while your title hasn't changed much, you've seen workplace challenges evolve over the years, both as the insider leading teams and as an outsider coaching and consulting with organizations.

Thank you. Now, you spend most of your career in the people function, serving as chief people officer for a long time. and even before and after that, staying deeply involved in people-focused roles. So while your title hasn't changed much, you've seen workplace challenges evolve over the years, both as the insider leading teams and as an outsider coaching and consulting with organizations.

That brings me to a natural question. what have you observed we can go a day without hearing about workplace issues such as downsizing burnout culture shifts every headline has something about the future of work from your perspective what's happening and why do you think the seven habits is not just still relevant but maybe even more critical today and in the years to come.

That brings me to a natural question. what have you observed we can go a day without hearing about workplace issues such as downsizing burnout culture shifts every headline has something about the future of work from your perspective what's happening and why do you think the seven habits is not just still relevant but maybe even more critical today and in the years to come.

The Seventh Habits, the latest version is a revised edition of the original. What's new? What's been updated? And why was now the right time for a refresh?

The Seventh Habits, the latest version is a revised edition of the original. What's new? What's been updated? And why was now the right time for a refresh?

And honestly, if we were going to do this properly, I would dedicate seven episodes, one for each habit. Because it's not just about the principles, it's about the practice. And with all the clients you've coached over the years, I'm sure you've seen some incredible stories of transformation. Is there one that stands out? Maybe a client who really struggled with one of the habits.

And honestly, if we were going to do this properly, I would dedicate seven episodes, one for each habit. Because it's not just about the principles, it's about the practice. And with all the clients you've coached over the years, I'm sure you've seen some incredible stories of transformation. Is there one that stands out? Maybe a client who really struggled with one of the habits.

Maybe they had their own reasons, their own roadblocks. But with your guidance, they were able to untangle themselves from that situation and fully embrace and practice the habit. Have you come across a case like that?

Maybe they had their own reasons, their own roadblocks. But with your guidance, they were able to untangle themselves from that situation and fully embrace and practice the habit. Have you come across a case like that?