Michael Lamb

Dr. Michael Lamb, F.M. Kirby Foundation Chair of Leadership and Character at Wake Forest University, dives into what it means to be a flourishing leader. He discusses the importance of hope as a vital virtue in times of division. Michael highlights how humanities can transform leadership education, and he explores Iris Murdoch’s idea of art as a means to transcend self-centeredness. The conversation also unveils seven strategies for fostering virtue and the impact of the Educating Character Initiative connecting numerous individuals and institutions.

In this engaging discussion, Michael Lamb, FM Kirby Foundation Chair of Leadership and Character, shares insights from his work on The Arts of Leading. He argues that leadership is fundamentally a liberal art, drawing on lessons from the performing arts to enhance presence and listening. Lamb highlights overlooked leaders, including enslaved individuals and women whose contributions often go unrecognized. He also delves into character-driven leadership through the lens of biblical figures like Moses, emphasizing the importance of virtues and hope in guiding change.