How Leaders Are Building Brands That Outlast Their Businesses Dear Friends, Authority Magazine is launching a new series called: The Future Is Personal: How Leaders Are Building Brands That Outlast Their Businesses More and more, people look to the individuals behind a company rather than the company itself. Leaders who share their values, their thinking, and the purpose that drives their work are creating trust that survives market shifts and even career changes. A strong personal brand can carry a mission forward long after a specific role or venture has evolved. In this interview series, we would like to speak with CEOs, founders, and executives who have built a personal brand that strengthens their business yet stands on its own. We hope to learn how they shaped that identity, how it supports their leadership, and how it prepares them for the future. In addition, after all interviews are completed, a roundup article featuring the best ideas will be published in Buzzfeed. Individuals who are accepted for this series will be featured in at least 1 - 3 articles Chad Silverstein and Yitzi Weiner will be the primary leads for the series. Most interviews will not require phone interviews and can be done by email. Requirements: In this interview series, we would like to speak with CEOs, founders, and executives who have built a personal brand that strengthens their business yet stands on its own. We hope to learn how they shaped that identity, how it supports their leadership, and how it prepares them for the future.