Brett Thornton

Brett Thornton is a Southern California dad, storyteller, and creative force who's spent the past two decades leading teams by day and building worlds by night. As Chief Operating Officer of Airweave—Japan’s #1 rated mattress brand—he’s at the forefront of innovation in the sleep space. But beyond the boardroom, Brett is a two-time #1 bestselling author in leadership, known for Be a Better Presenter in One Hour and Charged Leadership, a no-fluff playbook for impactful, modern leadership.

Now, Brett makes his fiction debut with Up-Link Vol. 1, a fast-paced sci-fi thriller set in 2040 where holograms track everything, privacy is extinct, and one college student gets caught in a resistance he never saw coming. It’s the first in a high-stakes trilogy packed with suspense, wit, rebellion, and heart.

Brett also teamed up with his daughter Analia to launch their first kids’ book—a high-energy ABC coloring adventure that blends action sports, positive traits, and hilarious kid-friendly jokes.

Whether he’s writing about leadership, dystopias, or designing characters with his kids, Brett’s voice is authentic, sharp, and infused with the kind of humor and heart that keeps readers coming back for more.