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Discover influential authors and thought leaders who have shaped leadership discourse through their written works, from ancient philosophers to modern business thinkers.

Amir Levine

American

Dr. Amir Levine, co-author of Attached

Dr. Amir Levine is a neuroscientist, psychiatrist, and author known for his work on adult attachment theory. He is the co-author of the bestselling book 'Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment ...

Brené Brown

American

Born 1965

Brené Brown, research professor and author of Daring Greatly

Research professor, storyteller, and courage-builder whose groundbreaking research on vulnerability, shame, and empathy has revolutionized how we understand human connection and leadership. Through tw...

Psychology Leadership Personal Development +2 more

Carol S. Dweck

American

Born 1946

Carol S. Dweck, Stanford psychologist and author of Mindset

Stanford University psychologist whose groundbreaking research on motivation and mindset has revolutionized how we understand human potential and learning. Her work on 'growth mindset' versus 'fixed m...

Psychology Personal Development Leadership +2 more

Jim Collins

American

Born 1958

Jim Collins, business researcher and author of Good to Great

American business researcher, author, and consultant whose rigorous, data-driven approach to studying corporate excellence has fundamentally shaped modern management thinking. Through decades of syste...

Business Strategy Leadership Management +2 more

John Doerr

American

Born 1951

John Doerr, venture capitalist and author of Measure What Matters

American venture capitalist, author, and technology investor who has been instrumental in funding some of the world's most transformative companies including Google, Amazon, and Intuit. As a partner a...

Business Strategy Entrepreneurship Leadership +2 more

Marcus Aurelius

Roman

121 - 180

Marble bust of Marcus Aurelius, Roman Emperor and Stoic philosopher (2nd century AD)

Roman Emperor from 161 to 180 AD and Stoic philosopher whose personal writings, known as 'Meditations', have profoundly influenced leadership thinking for nearly two millennia. As the last of the Five...

Philosophy Leadership Stoicism +2 more

Max Tegmark

Swedish-American

Born 1967

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Swedish-American physicist, cosmologist, machine learning researcher, and author. He is a professor at MIT and the president of the Future of Life Institute, known for his work on precision cosmology ...

Physics Cosmology Artificial Intelligence +1 more

Narendra Modi

Indian

Born 1950

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Narendra Damodardas Modi is an Indian politician serving as the 14th and current Prime Minister of India since 2014. He is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak...

Governance Economic Reform Foreign Policy +1 more

Peter Thiel

German-American

Born 1967

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German-born American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and political activist. Co-founder of PayPal, Palantir Technologies, and Founders Fund, and the first outside investor in Facebook. Known for his...

Venture Capital Entrepreneurship Technology +2 more

Ray Dalio

American

Born 1949

Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates and author of Principles

American billionaire investor, hedge fund manager, and author who founded Bridgewater Associates, the world's largest hedge fund. Through his systematic approach to investing and radical transparency ...

Business Strategy Leadership Decision Making +2 more

Ryan Holiday

American

Born 1987

Ryan Holiday, modern Stoic author and philosopher

American author, entrepreneur, and modern philosopher who has played a pivotal role in bringing ancient Stoic philosophy to contemporary audiences. Through bestselling books like 'The Obstacle Is the ...

Philosophy Personal Development Ancient Wisdom +2 more

Simon Sinek

British-American

Born 1973

Simon Sinek, British-American motivational speaker and author of Start With Why

British-American author, motivational speaker, and organizational consultant who has fundamentally changed how leaders think about purpose and inspiration. Best known for popularizing the concept of '...

Leadership Purpose & Values Communication +2 more

Stephen R. Covey

American

1932 - 2012

Stephen R. Covey, author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

American educator, author, and leadership expert who fundamentally transformed personal and organizational effectiveness through his principle-centered approach to leadership. Best known for 'The 7 Ha...

Leadership Personal Development Management +2 more

Sun Tzu

Chinese

Born 544

Traditional portrait of Sun Tzu, ancient Chinese military strategist and author of The Art of War

Ancient Chinese military strategist, philosopher, and general traditionally credited with authoring 'The Art of War', one of the most influential texts on strategy, leadership, and conflict resolution...

Philosophy Business Strategy Leadership +2 more

James Clear

American

Born 1986

James Clear, author of Atomic Habits

James Clear is an author, speaker, and entrepreneur focused on habits, decision making, and continuous improvement. He is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Atomic Habits, which has sold o...

Jocko Willink

American

Born 1971

Jocko Willink, retired Navy SEAL and author

Jocko Willink is a retired United States Navy SEAL officer, author, and podcast host. He served in the Iraq War, where he commanded SEAL Team Three's Task Unit Bruiser. He is best known for co-authori...

Karen Rinaldi, author of The Let Them Theory

Karen Rinaldi is an author, editor, and publisher known for her work in the publishing industry and her insightful writings on personal development and life philosophy. She is the author of 'The Let T...

Leif Babin

American

Born 1976

Leif Babin, retired Navy SEAL and author

Leif Babin is a retired United States Navy SEAL officer, author, and leadership consultant. He served in the Iraq War, where he was a SEAL platoon commander under Jocko Willink. He is best known for c...

Napoleon Hill

American

1883 - 1970

Napoleon Hill, author of Think and Grow Rich

Napoleon Hill was an American self-help author and lecturer who is widely considered one of the pioneers of the modern personal success genre. He is best known for his book 'Think and Grow Rich', whic...

Rachel S.F. Heller, co-author of Attached

Rachel S.F. Heller is a psychotherapist and author specializing in adult attachment theory and relationships. She is the co-author of the bestselling book 'Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachmen...

Walter Isaacson

American

Born 1952

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American journalist, biographer, and professor, widely recognized for his detailed and insightful biographies of influential figures like Steve Jobs, Leonardo da Vinci, Albert Einstein, and Benjamin F...

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Ashlee Vance

American

Born 1977

Ashlee Vance, American journalist

American reporter, writer, and filmmaker, widely recognized for his in-depth coverage of the technology industry and his best-selling biographies. He is known for his biography of Elon Musk and his wo...

Technology Journalism Biography Science Writing

Blake Masters

American

Born 1986

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American venture capitalist, author, and former political candidate. He co-authored "Zero to One" with Peter Thiel and served as COO of Thiel Capital and president of the Thiel Foundation.

Venture Capital Technology Law +1 more

Ozzy Osbourne

British

1948 - 2025

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John Michael "Ozzy" Osbourne is an English singer, songwriter, and media personality who rose to global fame as the lead vocalist of the pioneering heavy metal band Black Sabbath. He later embarked on...

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Co-author of The Daily Stoic.

Publishing Literary Agent Stoicism +1 more

Chris Ayres

British

Born 1975

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Chris Ayres is an English author, screenwriter, and journalist. He is best known for co-authoring Ozzy Osbourne's autobiography 'I Am Ozzy' and for his memoir 'War Reporting for Cowards'. He has also ...

Journalism Memoir Biography +1 more

Dale Carnegie

American

1888 - 1955

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Dale Carnegie was an American writer and lecturer, and the developer of courses in self-improvement, salesmanship, corporate training, public speaking, and interpersonal skills. He is best known for h...

Self-Improvement Public Speaking Interpersonal Skills +1 more

John C. Maxwell

American

Born 1947

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John C. Maxwell is an American author, speaker, and pastor who has written many books, primarily focusing on leadership. He is widely recognized as a leading authority on leadership, with Inc. magazin...

Leadership Development Motivational Speaking Team Building

Robert B. Cialdini

American

Born 1945

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Robert B. Cialdini is an American social psychologist and author, widely recognized as a leading expert in the fields of persuasion, compliance, and negotiation. He is often referred to as the "Godfat...

Social Psychology Persuasion Influence +1 more

Robert K. Greenleaf

American

1904 - 1990

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Robert K. Greenleaf was an American business executive and leadership consultant, widely recognized as the founder of the modern servant leadership movement. He spent 38 years at AT&T, where he held v...

Leadership Theory Organizational Development Ethics