Malcolm Gladwell (born September 3, 1963) is a British-Canadian journalist, author, and public speaker renowned for his thought-provoking insights into social sciences and human behavior. Born in Fareham, England, and raised in Ontario, Canada, he graduated from the University of Toronto with a degree in history. Gladwell began his career as a journalist at The American Spectator and later worked for The Washington Post, where he covered business and science before joining The New Yorker in 1996 as a staff writer.
He is the author of several bestselling books, including The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference (2000), Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking (2005), Outliers: The Story of Success (2008), David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants (2013), and Talking to Strangers: What We Should Know About the People We Don’t Know (2019). His works explore themes such as social epidemics, decision-making processes, and the factors contributing to success. Gladwell’s engaging writing style has made complex ideas accessible to a broad audience.
In addition to his writing, Gladwell hosts the podcast Revisionist History and co-founded Pushkin Industries, an audio production company. He has received numerous accolades for his contributions to journalism and literature, including being named one of TIME magazine’s 100 Most Influential People. In 2011, he was appointed a Member of the Order of Canada for his significant impact on Canadian culture and society.
