Social Science Journalist & Staff Writer at The New Yorker; Author of "The American Way of Killing," "The Tipping Point" & "Outliers"; Co-Founder of Pushkin Industries

New York, NY, USA
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Malcolm Gladwell Biography

Malcolm Gladwell is a British-Canadian journalist, author, and public speaker known for his influence in the fields of social sciences, sociology, and psychology. Gladwell began his career as a reporter covering business and science for The Washington Post, where he later served as the newspaper's New York City bureau chief. He has been a staff writer for The New Yorker, earning a National Magazine Award for his profile of Ron Popeil. His work frequently explores the unexpected implications of academic research, making complex social science concepts accessible to a broad audience.

Gladwell is the author of several New York Times bestsellers, including "The Tipping Point," "Blink," "Outliers," "What the Dog Saw," and "David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits and the Art of Battling Giants." His books have introduced terms such as the Law of the Few and the 10,000-hour rule into popular culture. Gladwell's writing has been translated into more than 30 languages and has sold more than 15 million copies worldwide. He has been recognized by TIME Magazine as one of the 100 most influential people and by Foreign Policy as a Top Global Thinker.

In addition to his print work, Gladwell is active in the audio content industry as co-founder of Pushkin Industries. He co-hosts the podcasts "Revisionist History," which reconsiders overlooked and misunderstood events, and "Broken Record," where he, Rick Rubin, and Bruce Headlam interview musicians from various genres. "Revisionist History" has aired multiple seasons and earned Gladwell the Audio Vanguard Award for his contributions to podcasting.

Gladwell's book "Revenge of the Tipping Point" revisits the phenomenon of social epidemics, offering new perspectives on the spread of ideas and behaviors. In "The American Way of Killing," Gladwell examines the roots and challenges of gun violence in the United States, expanding on his reporting from "Revisionist History" with new interviews and research. He has discussed these works in various public forums, including appearances on TODAY and at the Boston Book Festival.

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Malcolm Gladwell Speaking Topics

  • Tipping Point in Health Reform

  • David & Goliath

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Malcolm Gladwell Videos

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Malcolm Gladwell, author, best known for his unique perspective on popular culture.

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