seminars, lecture courses, and independent studies on themes of ethics, inequality, race, education, religion, politics, and more. Based on his entertaining, practical, and ultimately profound reflections on teaching in From the Ethics Desk, Adam offers workshops, trainings, and presentations on teaching strategies, authentic communication, helping students succeed, and the state of higher education today.

Harnessing the Power of Story for Team Success

Solomon Hughes is an actor, writer, and producer who debuted in HBO’s Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty in the role of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Adam Hollowell is an organizational consultant, author, and long-time adjunct professor of ethics. Together, Hughes and Hollowell offer workshops to help teams harness the power of storytelling to enhance group dynamics, build resilience, and reach new heights. 90 minutes to full day workshops are available, including ongoing leadership consulting and team support.

You Mean It or You Don’t: James Baldwin’s Radical Challenge 

It is not enough simply to hold progressive views on racial justice, LGBTQ+ identity, and economic inequality. True and lasting change demands a response to James Baldwin’s radical challenge for moral commitment. Calling us to move from dreams of justice to hands-on work in communities, churches, and neighborhoods, You Mean It or You Don’t explores Baldwin’s life and work, as well as the urgent lessons of his witness for today. 

Stratification Economics and Disability Justice

Learn about the role that disability-based discrimination plays in economic inequality through themes of employment, health, education, and wealth. Highlighting historical and systemic patterns, this workshop traces how ableism intersects with racism, misogyny, and labor markets to create persistent economic barriers for disabled Americans. Grounded in a commitment to policy solutions for social change, the session covers best practices for disability justice in programs like Baby Bonds and a Federal Jobs Guarantee.