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Sean Martin is the Donald and Lauren Morel Associate Professor at the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business. He holds a Ph.D. in Management from Cornell University’s Johnson Graduate School of Management, an MBA from California Polytechnic State University, and a BA in Global Studies and Spanish from the University of California, Santa Barbara. Prior to Darden, he served on the faculty at Boston College’s Carroll School of Management and Cornell University.
- B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara
- MBA, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
- Ph.D., Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management
Sean Martin's research centers on leadership, organizational culture, social class, ethics, and employee voice. His work investigates how societal and organizational contexts shape values and behaviors among leaders and followers. He explores topics such as moral disengagement, class-based identity, storytelling in onboarding, and the dynamics of speaking up in organizations. His interdisciplinary approach integrates social psychology with organizational theory to understand human behavior in workplaces.
His recent publications reveal a strong trend in examining the psychological and structural underpinnings of ethical leadership and inclusion. Articles span themes like phishing as a trust violation, social class mobility, gender and voice, and narrative influence on organizational integration. These works reflect a cohesive research agenda focused on equity, ethics, and leadership effectiveness in complex organizational environments.
Sean Martin has been recognized with several scientific honors:
- Wells Fargo Award for Research Excellence
- Responsible Research in Business Management Honor Roll
His research has been published in premier journals including Academy of Management Journal, Academy of Management Review, Administrative Science Quarterly, and Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes. His insights are frequently featured in major outlets such as The New York Times, Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and Fast Company. At Darden, he teaches leadership and leadership development in both the residential and executive MBA programs, as well as in executive education initiatives like the Women's Leadership Program. While no direct mention of student advising or grants is made, his collaborative research suggests active engagement with scholars across institutions.
