Malcolm Gladwell will appear live on Thursday, November 21, 2024 at the Long Beach Terrace Theatre at 7:30pm. Gladwell, a name synonymous with intellectual curiosity and captivating storytelling, is the author of six New York Times bestsellers, has been named one of the 100 most influential people by TIME magazine and is one of the Foreign Policy’s Top Global Thinkers. Through his accomplishments, Gladwell has earned a place among the most influential minds of our time. His ability to dissect complex topics, from decision-making to societal dynamics, has garnered global acclaim and reshaped how we perceive the world around us. Gladwell’s bestselling books include The Tipping Point, Blink, Outliers, What the Dog Saw and Other Adventures, Talking to Strangers, David and Goliath, and The Bomber Mafia. As an author, Gladwell centers his writing on psychology and history, and outside the box thinking, business, marketing, human behavior and everything in between. Gladwell’s appearance is one of six evenings and can be purchased as part of the series package. Series package prices differ based on the section purchased and can be bought at www.speakersla.com or (310) 546-6222. Single tickets are not available. The Distinguished Speaker Series of Southern California is presented by Swan Productions, LLC a for-profit, all female, family-owned organization based in Manhattan Beach, CA. The Distinguished Speaker Series began in 1996 to create something unique in Southern California that would educate, enlighten, and entertain. These six presentations a season are with the most fascinating, prestigious, forward-thinking experts and celebrities – tackling some of the most pressing and provocative issues of our time. Our presentations bring neighbors together – stereotypes are challenged and attitudes changed; where shared experiences can ignite positive actions; where arts, culture, education and entertainment collide; where our communities are strengthened and transformed through real, important conversation.