title: Rick Smith (author)
text: # Rick Smith (author)
  
  Rick Smith is an American businessman and author.
  
  Smith graduated from the University of Florida with a B.S. in Finance. and earned an M.B.A. in Marketing and Strategy from the Kellogg School of Management.
  
  In 2003, Smith co-authored The 5 Patterns of Extraordinary Careers with James Citrin. In 2009, Smith published The Leap: How 3 Simple Changes Can Propel Your Career from Good to Great.
  
  Smith was the founder and CEO of World 50, an executive networking company.
  
  