Michael Lamb

Award-winning professor, moral and political philosopher, scholar of hope, and senior executive director of the Program for Leadership and Character at Wake Forest University.


two books

Writing

Michael’s research focuses on leadership and character, the ethics of citizenship, and the virtue of hope. He is the author and co-editor of several books, essays, articles, and poems.


Michael in regalia

Speaking

A sought-after speaker on topics of leadership, character, hope, and St. Augustine, Michael has delivered keynotes, lectures, speeches, as well as a commencement address to the Class of 2025.


Teaching

An award-winning professor, Michael has taught interdisciplinary courses in politics, ethics, and religion at Oxford, Princeton, Rhodes College, and Wake Forest.