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Matthew Hutcheson

Executive Contributor

E.P.I.C.™ Philosophy

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Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise.

Matthew Hutcheson

E.P.I.C.™ Philosophy

Matthew Hutcheson is a former advisor to two White Houses and both Houses of Congress, as well as a Supreme Court amicus. He has testified before Congress six times, including appearances before the Committees on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (H.E.L.P.), Aging, Finance, and Ways and Means. Matthew’s academic work is published by the University of Illinois Law School at Urbana-Champaign and the Social Science Research Network. He is an occasional university lecturer, is the author of 13 books, including the recently released and highly acclaimed, "Rapport: The Science of Human Connection," and the creator of the “E.P.I.C. Defeat the Defeat™” leadership training program. A former Pentagon official called a particular speech given by Hutcheson as "one of the best motivational speeches ever." Matthew has been married to Annette for 33 years and is the proud father of four successful adult children and a grandfather of three.

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The Calculus of Trust – Part II

The Calculus of Trust, Part II extends the original model developed by Matthew Hutcheson by moving from axioms to instruments, transforming trust from a philosophical ideal into a functional...

The Calculus of Trust

Trust is not a casual sentiment. It is, quite literally, the structural integrity of human connection. Without it, relationships collapse under the weight of suspicion and self-preservation.

Let’s Be Rational and Why True Leaders Must Accept a Fraction of What They Want

The words “ratio” and “rational” share a linguistic root: ratio evokes proportion, fraction, parts of a whole; rational denotes thoughtful, reasoned action. This paper posits that a truly rational...

How Ambition Is Destroying Your Success

There is a silent crisis in modern leadership and personal development. It is not a crisis of capacity, but of clarity. We have mistaken movement for growth, noise for vision, and ambition for virtue.

“Repentance” Emerging as a Leadership “Superpower”

Repentance is often framed as a theological or moral act, but a broader, interdisciplinary examination reveals it to be a deeply human process involving psychological realignment, emotional duality...

Redefining Human Relationships Through the Ally Ethos

This article contends that the truest form of human relationship is not friendship, but allyship, defined by ethos, permanence, and protective loyalty. In global affairs, the word "ally" evokes images...

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CREA Global Awards presented to

Matthew Hutcheson

E.P.I.C.™ Philosophy

The CREA Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition for their creative and innovative ideas, adaptability in business, or for their contributions to sustainability and mental health projects.

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Brainz 500 Global Awards presented to

Matthew Hutcheson

E.P.I.C.™ Philosophy

Brainz 500 Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition of their entrepreneurial success, achievements, and dedication to helping others.

Caroline Winkvist

Editor-In-Chief

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Selection Committee

Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise.

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