A set of seven videos addressing key points in Kirk’s new book, ROTTEN, is available on the Lanark Press website.

Selected Videos

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Virtue’s opposite: Why Companies Misbehave

An interview with Kirk Hanson about his new book ROTTEN and the ethics of corporate misconduct by students at Santa Clara University’s Markkula Center for Applied Ethics.

USc Interview: careers in business ethics

Ali Abbas, director of the Neely Center for Ethical Leadership and Decision Making speaks with Kirk Hanson about how the study and practice of ethics require a multidisciplinary approach.

The Legitimate Role of Whistleblowers in orgs

While serving as director of the Markkula Center, Kirk Hanson speaks with Henry Shea, professor of law at St. Thomas University and former federal prosecutor, about whistleblowing.

Five Tests of Ethical Responsibility

For the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics, Kirk Hanson explains tests for business people to determine whether, in any particular case, they are responsible for acting.

Success Factors in Business Ethics

In a video for the Business Roundtable Institute, Kirk Hanson shares his observations on leadership and corporate governance while serving as executive director of the Markkula Center.

what is business ethics?

An introduction to ethics and business ethics by Kirk Hanson while he served as executive director of the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University.

Responding to Readers’ Questions on rotten

Kirk Hanson and Marc Epstein discuss their recent book ROTTEN with Kaplan Financial Education and its clients. They respond to a series of pointed questions readers asked.

Business Roundtable will not save us & why

An association of the CEOs issued a statement that committed those who signed it to consider the interests of all the companies' stakeholders. Kirk argues the statement hasn’t had an impact

2018 Santa Clara Univ. Commencement Address

Kirk Hanson delivers the Santa Clara University commencement address to the class of 2018 graduating seniors, encouraging them to be different and courageous.

Ethics in Silicon Valley

Kirk Hanson interviews A.C. "Mike" Markkula Jr., former CEO of Apple. Topics discussed include how ethics helps people talk across partisan divides and putting ethics on the map.

Advice for Entering Business World PT. I

With a senior at Santa Clara Universtiy, Kirk Hanson discusses the ethical dilemmas college graduates may come into contact with when embarking on their career in business.

Strategies for Managing Ethics

Kirk Hanson offers a comparative analysis of strategies companies may use to manage ethics for the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University.

Meet Kirk: Welcome to the website

Kirk Hanson is starting Chapter Three of his career: diving into ethical commentary surrounding business practices and authoring books. Join him in the journey to proper corporate conduct.

2011 UN Global Compact Conference

At the UN Millennium Development Goals, the Global Compact and the Common Good Conference at the University of Notre Dame, Kirk Hanson addressed the audience with a speech.

Advice for Entering Business World PT. II

Kirk Hanson speaks with a senior at Santa Clara University about ethics scenarios that a recent college graduate can expect to face when starting their first job in the business world.

Importance of Hiring a CEO Who Cares

Kirk Hanson shares his observations about leadership and corporate governance with the Business Roundtable Institute, while serving as executive director of the Markkula Center.

What We have Learned from Past Scandals

In a video for the Cranefield School of Management, Kirk Hanson is interviewed as a business and thought leader on sustainability, ethical performance and responsible business.