Mentors Like Brion T. McClanahan
American history scholar with M.A. and Ph.D., offers courses at his own academy. If you follow Brion T. McClanahan, these are the 24 most similar thought leaders we track, matched by profile similarity and ranked by their Modern Mentor AI credibility rating.

James Clear
Author and speaker specializing in habits and decision-making; wrote "Atomic Habits," a global bestseller.
Credibility rating: 489/1000

Jonathan Haidt
Ethical Leadership Professor at NYU, recognized global thinker, co-developer of Moral Foundations theory, author.
Credibility rating: 371/1000

Brian Tracy
CEO and chairman of Brian Tracy International, luminary speaker, prolific author, consultant for over 1000 companies.
Credibility rating: 303/1000

Chandler Bolt
Chandler Bolt is an investor and CEO of SelfPublishing.com, recognized for his contributions to self-publishing.
Credibility rating: 185/1000

Thomas E. Woods
Historian with degrees from Harvard and Columbia. Authored bestsellers and academic books, based in Kansas.
Credibility rating: 159/1000

Robert B. Cialdini
Influential psychologist globally known for researching persuasion, authoring bestsellers, and ethical business consulting.
Credibility rating: 129/1000

Brendon Burchard
Top personal growth trainer globally, bestselling author, and producer with millions following online.
Credibility rating: 127/1000

Admiral William H. McRaven
Admiral William H. McRaven is a bestselling author and former U.S. Navy SEAL commander.
Credibility rating: 110/1000

Thomas J. Stanley
Dr. Thomas J. Stanley was a prominent author and expert on America's affluent population.
Credibility rating: 68/1000

Peter Hollins
Peter Hollins is a bestselling author and researcher in human psychology based in Seattle.
Credibility rating: 56/1000

Daniel Todd Gilbert
Harvard Psychology Professor, acclaimed for teaching and research, with works covered by top publications.
Credibility rating: 48/1000

Peter Schweizer
Peter Schweizer is an investigative journalist and author known for his bestselling books on political corruption.
Credibility rating: 38/1000

Abraham M. Nussbaum
Chief Education Officer at Denver Health and Psychiatry Professor with a focus on mental illness care.
Credibility rating: 38/1000

Bill George
Bill George is a prominent business leader and academic known for his work in leadership and management.
Credibility rating: 36/1000

Barry Schwartz
Barry Schwartz is a prominent psychologist and author known for his work on learning and decision-making.
Credibility rating: 35/1000

Steven Buser M.D
Duke-trained physician served in Air Force for 12 years, co-founded Asheville Jung Center, and publishes books.
Credibility rating: 34/1000

Allen Frances
Renowned psychiatrist, educator, authored numerous books, and led DSM-IV Task Force.
Credibility rating: 31/1000

Thomas J. DiLorenzo
Author and economics prof at Loyola College, senior fellow at Ludwig von Mises Institute.
Credibility rating: 29/1000

Brian Basterfield
Brian Basterfield is a writer and expert in organizational management focused on effective communication.
Credibility rating: 29/1000

Justin L. Barrett
Psychologist, theology professor, and author. Teaches religion's cognitive science at major universities.
Credibility rating: 29/1000

Paul C Graham
Paul C Graham is a Southern historian and co-founder of Shotwell Publishing.
Credibility rating: 26/1000

Robert J. Charles
Robert J. Charles is a life coach, mentor, pastor, and best-selling author focused on personal development.
Credibility rating: 25/1000

Robert J. Hutchinson
Award-winning author, Robert J. Hutchinson, has written several popular history books and has a background in philosophy and New Testament Studies.
Credibility rating: 21/1000

James Ronald Kennedy
Co-author of seven books, one sold over 135,000 copies, also penned five solo works.
Credibility rating: 17/1000