Let’s face it, all of us lust for power. The heady cocktail of material & social superiority is what keeps us on our toes all throughout our lives. And the men who have it are the ones who influence our habits, our anxieties, our lust—the things we think about. These are the people who influence our lives—whether we like it or not.

From business to politics, sports to spirituality, there isn't a male achiever we haven't assessed, debated on and now, celebrated. MensXpert presents its annual list of 51 most influential men alive who have risen to the pinnacle of power using whatever means - fair or foul - to propel their ascent.

MensXpert reveals their intimate, often harsh, journeys, their celebrated strengths, their hushed-up weaknesses, their genius, and something else that we tried very hard to demystify: their X-Factor.

The venerable list includes Industrialist, Politicians, Actors, Filmmakers, Athletes, Spritual Gurus, Dictators, & Entrepreneurs whose power, talent or moral example is shaping the landscape of today’s exciting, increasingly global world. It’s now up to you to make the decision and choose the Men With The Most