Jake Greene is the author of Whoa, My Boss Is Naked! A Career Book for People Who Would Never Be Caught Dead Reading a Career Book (Doubleday). The book is filled with pop culture references from the '80s, '90s, and today that support wide-ranging advice on how to land a job and get ahead without becoming a corporate tool. As the New York Sun wrote, the book "walks readers through all the potholes of office life in a fun and irreverent way that might keep even the hippest (and most resistant) office addition riveted." The Dallas Morning News wrote, "Finally, a career book with sound advice for Gen Y and millennials."
Jake and his work have been featured in national print, radio and TV media, including FORTUNE.com / CNNMoney, Current TV, and XM Satellite Radio. He speaks regularly to both corporate and collegiate audiences, offering peer-level advice to help young professionals succeed in the working world while also providing insights for Gen X and Baby Boomer bosses looking to adapt to the needs of their changing workforce. He uses anecdotes, humor, and an encyclopedic knowledge of pop culture to entertain and educate his audiences.
Born and raised in the Midwest, Jake graduated from Stanford University with a BA in International Communication and a Masters in Sociology. He developed a strong interest in professional culture while working for a Fortune 500 company in Chicago and a venture-backed startup out of Denver. He founded his consulting practice, Greene Group, in 2006. Through Greene Group, he works with growth companies on branding, change, and growth initiatives. He lives in Nashville with his wife, Sarah, and dog, Roger.