Dr. Sekerka’s teaching and scholarship takes a uniquely proactive approach to applied ethics. Her interest in adult moral development stems from her work in industry and academia, weaving practice and empirical research to create effective management programs. The professor’s research focuses on the promotion of character strength in support of personal and organizational growth, ethical decision-making, and moral courage in the workplace. Her award-winning research appears in a variety of venues including journals, proceedings, and special issues targeting Positive Organizational Ethics. Her books on moral development and competency range from Ethics Training in Action and Ethics is a Daily Deal for adult learners, to the Being a Better Bear book series for children. As Founding Director of the Ethics in Action Center, she works with Silicon Valley business leaders on emerging ethical issues, helping them to develop and sustain an ethical culture in different organizational settings. Dr. Sekerka is known globally as a business ethics specialist, providing workshops to help advance employees’ moral competencies and build ethical leadership at every level.
