Dr. Jeff Smith is a psychologist, strategist, inventor, and speaker who uses design, technology, and innovation to help people and businesses thrive. Jeff is an inventor on 15 issued US Patents, as well as over 125 IP publications, and was honored to receive Master Inventor designation at IBM and Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions.
Dr. Jeff Smith’s first book, The Meaningful Manager: How to Manage What Matters, became a #1 Amazon Best-Seller in 2022.
Jeff received his PhD in Psychology (Human Factors and Applied Cognition concentration; minor in Design) at North Carolina State University, his BAs in Psychology and Philosophy from Wheeling Jesuit University, and lifelong lessons from his 1L experience at the Duquesne University School of Law (before deciding he didn’t want to be an attorney). Jeff is certified in Crucial Conversations, Tilt 365 True Tilt Personality Profile, Tilt 365 Positive Influence Predictor, and Tilt 365 Team Agility Predictor. Jeff was a Certified User Experience Professional (Board of Certification in Professional Ergonomics) for almost 10 years.
