Joseph Badaracco

Joseph L. Badaracco, Jr. is recognized for his deep exploration into the ethical dimensions of leadership and management. As the John Shad Professor of Business Ethics at Harvard Business School, he leads courses on business ethics, strategy, and management within both the school's MBA and executive programs.

Badaracco's research delves into the practical challenges that leaders encounter in dynamic, uncertain, and fiercely competitive environments. His scholarly output includes notable works such as "Defining Moments: When Managers Must Choose Between Right and Right", "Leading Quietly: An Unorthodox Guide to Doing the Right Thing", and "Questions of Character", which investigates the role of literature in shaping ethical leadership. These books, along with others like "Loading the Dice", "Leadership and the Quest for Integrity", and "The Knowledge Link", have been translated into ten languages and serve as essential readings in the field of business ethics.

In addition to his academic duties, Badaracco has held significant administrative roles at Harvard, such as Senior Associate Dean and Chair of the MBA Program from 2006 to 2010. He has also been influential beyond the university setting, serving as chairman of the Harvard University Advisory Committee on Shareholder Responsibility and on the boards of two public companies. His teachings are not confined to the United States but extend to executive programs globally, emphasizing leadership, values, and ethics.

Badaracco's engaging presentation style, combined with his practical insights on navigating complex ethical dilemmas, equips his audience with useful strategies for effective decision-making in their respective organizations.