When we sat down to come up with The Boss List, we boiled things down to a simple question: Who influences the influencers?

So we tapped the leaders in fashion, fitness and tech to nominate the men who moved the needle this year and made a major difference in their lives — and yours. We asked them to tell us about the prolific men that aren’t just dope but somehow find a way to radiate their greatness to the masses. You know, like a boss. We rounded up their picks, coupled with nominations from AskMen staff across categories like Sports and Fitness, Style and Grooming, Science, Tech and Entertainment, and began putting together The Boss List.

Now, what makes a Boss? By our definition, this is the title reserved for the guys that are not only killin’ the game in their respective field but spreading the love so that everyone wins. These guys earned their spot on the list because they affect the way the rest of us live. They influence the way we dress, work out, party and explore the world. They are the trendsetters, the tastemakers, the trailblazers. They are the men you look to when you decide to “boss your life up.” Let’s all thank them in advance.

We ranked the list based on a few different factors — like how many times someone was nominated, their overall impact and their social influence. Some names may be more "household" than others, but there are no bench players here. This is a strictly all-star squad.

Here’s the list. Argue amongst yourselves. Or with us. It’s more fun that way. We’ll meet you on guyQ.

(If you must, you can jump to the top 10 here. You can also get to know the panelists here.)