Sinclair MacRae

Keynote Speaker | Calgary, Alberta

Professional & Business Ethics Professor
Trust, Integrity & Workplace Culture Expert

Sinclair MacRae Expertise: Business Ethics & Values, Business Leadership, Employee Engagement, Employee Management, Employee Retention, HR & Corporate Culture, Leadership and Change, Organizational Leadership and Personal Growth.

Sinclair MacRae

About Speaker Sinclair MacRae

Sinclair MacRae is a seasoned public speaker and Associate Professor of Professional and Business Ethics with over 25 years of teaching experience. Known for his casual, accessible, and humorous delivery style, Sinclair MacRae engages audiences across diverse industries. Sinclair MacRae specializes in enhancing business profitability and organizational performance by focusing on employee engagement, workplace culture, and ethical practices. His insightful presentations bridge the gap between theoretical ethics and practical application, empowering businesses to foster environments rich in trust, integrity, and collaboration. By promoting ethical leadership and values-driven strategies, Sinclair MacRae helps organizations elevate their ethical standards and overall performance.

Sinclair Macrae Biography

Sinclair MacRae is an esteemed Associate Professor of Professional and Business Ethics at Mount Royal University in Calgary, boasting over 25 years of teaching experience across Canada’s leading universities and colleges. A passionate and award-winning speaker, teacher, researcher, author, and consultant, Sinclair MacRae has dedicated his career to exploring the critical intersections of ethics, trust, and professional conduct in the business world.

Known for his engaging and accessible presentation style, Sinclair MacRae delivers two highly acclaimed and dynamic presentations: “Ethics for Professionals” and “Building Trust Relationships to Succeed.” These presentations are versatile, serving as keynote addresses, seminars, or interactive workshops lasting from one and a half hours to half a day. His approach is casual, relatable, and infused with humor, making complex ethical concepts understandable and applicable to a wide range of audiences.

Sinclair MacRae focuses on practical and actionable insights that help organizations improve business profitability and performance by enhancing employee engagement, workplace culture, and ethical practices. Drawing on his extensive experience and expertise, his content-driven presentations bridge the gap between theoretical ethics and real-world applications, empowering professionals to foster environments rich in trust, integrity, and collaboration.

Sinclair MacRae is currently researching and writing a book on competition, trust, and ethics, building upon the foundation of his first book, “An Introduction to Ethics: Theories, Perspectives, and Issues.” His scholarly work delves deep into ethical theories while providing practical guidance for professionals navigating today’s complex business environments.

Sinclair MacRae has made significant contributions to the ethical standards of professional organizations. Sinclair MacRae authored the Mount Royal Faculty Association’s Code of Ethics and has served as Chair of its Ethics Committee and the Mount Royal University Research Ethics Board. His commitment to ethics extends to his involvement with several professional and community-based associations, including the Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, the Canadian Association of Research Ethics Boards, the Canadian Psychological Association, the Canadian Business Ethics Research Network, the Integrity Network of Calgary, and the Alberta Press Council.

His expertise makes him a sought-after speaker for professional associations and groups across North America. Sinclair MacRae has presented at numerous conferences and society meetings, where his insights into ethics and trust in professional settings have been highly valued. His ability to tailor presentations to meet specific organizational needs ensures that his seminars and workshops are compelling and relevant, providing participants with valuable professional development opportunities.

Sinclair MacRae has educated students in courses focusing on ethics, applied ethics, the good life, professional ethics, and business ethics. Prior to his tenure at Mount Royal University, he taught at institutions such as Dalhousie University, the University of Toronto, George Brown College, the University of Manitoba, Saint Mary’s College, and the University of Calgary. His dedication to teaching has influenced countless students, many of whom have gone on to apply ethical principles in their professional lives.

As an acclaimed expert on matters relating to business and professional ethics, Sinclair MacRae is frequently consulted by media outlets. Sinclair MacRae has been interviewed by CBC News, the Canmore Leader, Global TV, The Calgary Herald, CHQR 770 AM, and CTV News on a broad range of issues within his areas of expertise. His ability to articulate complex ethical dilemmas in an understandable manner has made him a trusted voice in discussions about ethics in society and business.

Through his scholarly work, speaking engagements, and unwavering commitment to ethical practices, Sinclair MacRae continues to make significant contributions to the field of professional and business ethics. His passion for fostering trust and integrity in professional relationships not only enriches academic discourse but also provides valuable insights and practical tools for professionals and organizations striving to uphold the highest ethical standards.

Sinclair MacRae Topic Presentations

Sinclair MacRae From Calgary, Alberta, Canada delivers keynote presentations, workshops, fireside chats, moderated Q&A, and other presentation formats on a wide variety of topics. Each presentation is unique, customized and tailored for audiences, industries, conferences and event formats.

Professional Development/continuing Education – Ethics for Accountants

Professional Development/continuing Education – Ethics for Insurance Professionals

Ethics for Professionals

Promoting Constructive Dialogue, Principled Dissent, and Openness in an Age of Cancel Culture

Building Trust Relationships to Succeed: the Business Case for Trust

Rational Persons, Rational Organizations

Overcoming Our Neglect of Values Education: in Praise of a Revitalized Liberal Arts Education

Books
Sinclair MacRae
  • An Introduction to Ethics
Articles
Sinclair MacRae
  • Decolonizing, Indigenization, Reconciliation and Academic Freedom
  • On Not Letting Sleeping Dogmatists Lie
  • The Corruption of Higher Education
  • On the Responsibilities of Academic Freedom

Sinclair MacRae Speaking Testimonials

"Thought provoking presentation."

"Really excellent presenter."

"Most excellent!!"

"Inspirational speaker."

"Examples and scenarios given are very interesting and entertaining. They kept me very interested in the topic."

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