WORLD’S 50 MOST INSPIRATIONAL THOUGHT LEADERS REVEALED
The 50 most inspirational thought leaders of 2023 have been revealed – and they comprise an inspirational mix of human rights campaigners, veterans, and pioneering global explorers.
The top ten features six men and four women and is topped by ‘unshakable optimist’ Simon Sinek.
Sinek is the founder of The Optimism Company whose thought-provoking TED talk, ‘Start With Why – How Great Leaders Inspire Action’ has now been viewed by over 60 million people.
Also making the top ten is Malala Yousafzai, who made global headlines after being shot by the Taliban, in an attempted assassination due to her outspoken advocacy for women’s educational rights in Pakistan.
Other Brits on the list include the first Briton in space Helen Sharman, world record breaking Paralympian and disability rights campaigner Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson and historian and writer David Olusoga.
The list, created by The Motivational Speakers Agency, includes legendary explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes, comedian and mental health advocate Ruby Wax and businessman and TV personality Sir Alan Sugar.
The top 50 was compiled using verified data from nearly 4,000 events the thought leaders spoke at.
Jack Hayes, Founder of The Motivational Speakers Agency, who compiled the list said: “Across the globe, countless individuals have made significant achievements and contributions to society – and over the past 12 months they’ve proved themselves to be global thought leaders. Whether that be through business management or philanthropy, overcoming adversity or being resilient in the face of discrimination, these 50 global thought leaders are equipped with the tools to inspire real change throughout society.
“Following verified feedback from 3746 events across 2023, The Motivational Speakers Agency has made an official selection of the top 50 global thought leaders to hire based on vetted evaluations and industry insights.
“Congratulations to Simon Sinek who came out on top – but he’s just one of a myriad of inspirational speakers who wowed audiences in 2023 and are set to do the same next year.”
