There are thousands of influential people whose work are read and followed by millions of people. They are changing industries as we know it. Some of the most influential people in business have profound impact on everyone they encounter.
They’re the ones who constantly ask, “What if?” and “Why not?” They’re not afraid to challenge conventional wisdom.
To increase your influence, you have to freely share your skills and insights, and you must be passionate in your pursuit of a greater future.
These are twenty of the most influential people you should know. Follow them and read about their work.
1. Simon Sinek — Author
- Read: Without a Vision We Find an Enemy
- Watch: Why Leaders East Last
- Listen: Finding Your Why (Unmistakable Creative Podcast)
- Follow: Twitter, Instagram
2. Scott Belsky- Founder, Behance/99u
- Read: Creativity is Nourished by Conflict
- Watch: What Are You Willing to be Bad At?
- Listen: Making Ideas Happen (Technology FM)
- Follow: Twitter, Instagram
3. Austin Kleon— Artist/Writer
- Read: Problems of output are Problems of Input
- Watch: Austin and Chase Jarvis Discuss Steal Like an Artist
- Listen: How to Steal Like an Artist on Unmistakable Creative (Unmistakable Creative Podcast)
- Follow: Twitter, Instagram
4. Hugh MacLeod- Author/Cartoonist
- Read: Invent the Future
- Watch: Mastery- Ignite Miami
- Listen: This is All Temporary (Reboot Podcast)
- Follow: Twitter, Instagram
5. Adam Grant— Author, Professor at Wharton
- Read: It’s better to start your Career in a Recession
- Watch: Give and Take: A Revolutionary Approach to Success
- Listen: Successful Givers, Toxic Takers and The Life We Spend at Work with Krista Tippett (On Being)
- Follow: Twitter
6. Seth Godin — Author/Entrepreneur
- Read: Reject the Tyranny of Being Picked (The inspiration for this list)
- Watch: Stop Stealing Dreams
- Listen: What to Do When it’s Your Turn (Unmistakable Creative Podcast)
- Follow: Seth’s Blog
7. Pamela Slim— Author/Business Coach
- Read: The Softest Footsteps Leave the Biggest Impression
- Watch: Finding Purpose in the New World of Work
- Listen: Full Color Full Contact Living (Unmistakable Creative Podcast)
- Follow: Twitter, Instagram
8. Tina Seelig— Author/Professor at Stanford
- Read: Mastering Your Motivation
- Watch: The Characteristic of Truly Creative People
- Listen: Why You Should Never Miss an Opportunity to Be Fabulous(Unmistakable Creative Podcast)
- Follow: Twitter, Instagram
9. Paul Jarvis— Designer/Writer
- Read: No one on the Internet is Living the Life You Think They Are
- Listen: How to Be Awesome Online (Unmistakable Creative Podcast)
- Follow: Twitter, Instagram
10. Chris Sacca — Founder/Investor Lowercase Capital
- Read: What Twitter Can Be
- Watch: Chris Sacca’s Commencement Address at the Carlson School of Management
- Listen: Being Different and Making Billions (Tim Ferriss Podcast)
- Follow: Twitter
11. David Heinemeir Hansson — Co Founder Basecamp (DHH)
- Read: The Day I Become a Millionaire
- Watch: Unlearn Your MBA
- Listen: Unlearning Everything You Know About Business (Unmistakable Creative Podcast)
- Follow: Twitter, Instagram
12. Derek Sivers — Founder, CDBaby
- Read: How to Change or Build Your Career
- Watch: Keep Your Goals to Yourself
- Listen: Anything You Want (Unmistakable Creative Podcast)
- Follow: Twitter
Srinivas Rao, host of the Unmistakable Creative, originally shared this on Medium.