Smiley’s Books

The Quarter-Life Breakthrough

The Breakthrough
Speaker

Friendship In The Age Of Loneliness

The Workplace Belonging Toolkit

An actionable guide to create a culture of belonging and human connection in the future of work. Discover resources, worksheets, practical tips, stories, and case studies, for building belonging at work.

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Friendship in the Age of Loneliness

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We are lonelier than ever. Friendship is at its lowest level in 30 years. Research has shown that people with close friends are happier, healthier, and live longer than people who lack strong social bonds. In this warm, refreshing, inspiring guide, Smiley proposes a new solution for the mounting pressures of modern life: focus on your friendships. Smiley offers practical habits and playful reminders on how to create meaningful connections, make new friends, and deepen relationships.

“ Smiley is a friendship visionary.”

-Dr. Marisa Franco,
psychologist and New York Times bestselling author of Platonic
“A must-read for HR leaders, company culture pioneers, as well as anyone who cares about their people. This book is exactly what the world needs right now.”

-Claude Silver,
chief heart officer, VaynerMedia

The Breakthrough Speaker

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THE BREAKTHROUGH SPEAKER is a practical guide for the next generation to break into public speaking. It shares the specific lessons Smiley learned on his journey to becoming a professional keynote speaker.

"The Breakthrough Speaker is a practical and powerful guide for anyone who wants to build their personal brand and grow their speaking career."

-Dorie Clark,
Adjunct professor at Duke University's Fuqua School of Business, author of Entrepreneurial You
“Smiley’s voice is what every speaker needs to face their fear, get onstage, and give their most authentic performance.”

-Amber Rae,
bestselling author of Choose Wonder Over Worry

The Quarter-Life Breakthrough

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THE QUARTER-LIFE BREAKTHROUGH provides fresh, honest, counterintuitive, and inspiring career advice for anyone stuck in a quarter-life crisis (or third-life crisis) figuring out what to do with their lives. It shares the stories of many twenty- and thirty- somethings who are discovering how to work with purpose (and still pay their rent). With practical exercises and resources, this book is essential reading for career changers and anyone passionate about getting unstuck, pursuing work that matters, and changing the world.

“Fresh and engaging, this book will inspire the next generation to lead with purpose.”

—Tony Hsieh,
Former CEO of Zappos and New York Times bestselling author of Delivering Happiness
"I wish this book landed on my desk when I hit my quarter life crisis! I could have saved years of frustration. Don't miss your own breakthrough, pick up this book!"

—Jon Acuff,
New York Times bestselling author of Do Over