Malcolm Gladwell is a renowned Canadian journalist, author, and public speaker. He is best known for his books The Tipping Point, Blink, Outliers, and What the Dog Saw. His writing style is characterized by its ability to take complex topics and make them accessible to a wide audience. Gladwell's books explore the unexpected implications of research in the social sciences, and often focus on the overlooked factors that shape success. He has been credited with popularizing the concept of the "tipping point," which is the moment when an idea, trend, or social behavior crosses a threshold and spreads rapidly. Gladwell has also written for The New Yorker since 1996, and has been a staff writer since 1997. He has won numerous awards for his writing, including the National Magazine Award for profile writing in 2002. He has also been named one of Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People in the World. Gladwell is a sought-after public speaker, and has given talks at TED, the Aspen Ideas Festival, and the World Economic Forum. He has also appeared on numerous television shows, including The Colbert Report and The Daily Show. In addition to his writing and speaking engagements, Gladwell is also a contributing editor for The New Yorker, and is the host of the podcast Revisionist History. He is a passionate advocate for social justice, and has used his platform to speak out against racism and inequality.