Welcome to the
Hall of Fame
Honoring prolific Thought Leaders whose ideas have influenced millions of people and whose platforms are dedicated to uplifting and empowering others.
One blockbuster made
their entire careers.
A blockbuster is a work that’s compelling and timeless. It’s a must-see or a must-read. It’s a part of popular culture. It’s a masterpiece. With just one blockbuster, these Thought Leaders became supremely successful.
Brené Brown
Viral Ted Talk
Brené Brown was a self-described “introverted” researcher… until her TED Talk, The Power of Vulnerability, become one of the most-watched TED Talks of all-time. Now, she’s a household name and her research on vulnerability, shame, empathy, and courage are beloved by millions. She’s authored several bestsellers, hosted two top-rated podcasts, starred on Netflix and HBO Max, and spoken at Google and Disney.
Tim Ferriss
Viral Book
Tim Ferris caught fire in the most unlikely of settings. He delivered a speech on working less to an audience of Silicon Valley programmers who prided themselves on their hyper-caffeinated, hustle-and-grind work ethics. Yet, his speech struck a chord and made his book, The Four Hour Workweek, an instant classic. Ferriss went on to write multiple bestsellers and host a podcast with 900+ million downloads.
Esther Perel
Viral Book
Esther Perel became a global phenomenon following the release of her groundbreaking book, Mating in Captivity: Unlocking Erotic Intelligence, which has been translated into 24 different languages. Since writing the book, she’s become a prominent psychotherapist, TED Speaker (30+ million views), and podcast host (10 million listeners) and is considered to be one of today’s most insightful experts on relationships.
Tom Peters
Viral Book
Tom Peter’s 1982 book, In Search of Excellence, changed the trajectory of his life and career. With this one book, the former management consultant became the author of a bestselling business book of all time and one of the most in-demand speakers in the world. He has since published 18 books and received multiple prestigious awards and nominations for his impact on business management practices.
Rachel Carson
Viral Article
In 1962, Rachel Carson released a series of startling articles in The New Yorker that called for the ban of a popular and insidious pesticide. Carson’s articles forced humanity, for perhaps the first time in history, to examine its impact on the environment, lest there be permanent and irreversible consequences. Her courageous presentation of the evidence against the chemical ultimately led to its ban by the United States government. Carson is celebrated as an influential author and as the leader of modern environmentalism.
Tim Urban
Viral Blog
Tim Urban built a blog on a simple premise. Wait But Why featured articles with stick-figure doodles that made the experience of reading fun. Its casual, not-too-serious tone attracted millions of readers and opened doors of opportunity. Urban was invited to give a TED Talk, which went viral, and was commissioned by Elon Musk to write a series of blog posts about SpaceX and Tesla. Wait But Why kickstarted Urban’s career as an influential author, speaker, and founder.
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