Tag: Leadership

Cheryl Kiser speaks in front of an executive education class
Skip the Small Talk—Use This Powerful Tool to Build Meaningful Relationships and Create Lasting Change Unlock the power of public narrative and discover why it’s important for entrepreneurs to reflect on the experiences and values that have shaped them, writes Cheryl Kiser in an article from Entrepreneur magazine.
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November 20, 2024

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Colette A.M. Phillips gestures while speaking behind a podium
Babson’s Inclusive Excellence Summit Highlights Expanding Opportunities   Serial entrepreneur and author Colette A.M. Phillips delivers the keynote address at Babson’s second annual Inclusive Excellence Summit, which celebrates the College’s diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.
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Eric Beato
Editor / Writer
Eric Beato
Eric Beato is the Editor of Babson Thought & Action and Babson Magazine. A native of Chicago and a graduate of the University of Missouri School of Journalism, Eric has worked as an editor and writer at newspapers across the country, including the Chicago Sun-Times and Boston Herald. Eric joined Babson College in 2019 after working as the communications director for a private educational travel company and as the managing editor of six regional sports publications.
November 13, 2024

Posted in Community

Title card from the video of Ariel Armony
WATCH: New Provost on Innovation and Change In the final installment of a three-part video introduction, Ariel C. Armony, Babson’s incoming provost and executive vice president, discusses his view on how Babson is leading on innovation.
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October 29, 2024

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Title card from the video of Ariel Armony
WATCH: New Provost on Developing Entrepreneurial Leaders In the second installment of a three-part video introduction, Ariel C. Armony, Babson’s incoming provost and executive vice president, shares his view of entrepreneurial leadership.
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October 24, 2024

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Scott Taylor speaks in a classroom
Most Entrepreneurs Lack This One Quality That’s Essential for Success—Do You? With practice, any leader can become more externally self-aware. Here’s why it is so important and how you can start building it, writes Professor Scott Taylor in an article from Entrepreneur magazine.
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October 18, 2024

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Insights

Title card from the video of Ariel Armony
WATCH: New Provost’s ‘Emphasis on Personal Connections’  In the first installment of a three-part video introduction, Ariel C. Armony shares his vision for his role as Babson’s incoming provost and executive vice president.
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October 17, 2024

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The character Anxiety waves in a shot from the movie
How ‘Inside Out 2’ Can Improve Your Leadership Skills The animated hit movie Inside Out 2 teaches emotional leadership skills such as self-awareness, empathy, and vulnerability.
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Hillary Chabot
Writer
Hillary Chabot
Hillary Chabot is a writer for Babson Thought & Action and Babson Magazine. An award-winning journalist, she is known for her insightful reporting and dedication to detailed storytelling. With a career spanning over two decades, she has covered a wide range of topics, from presidential campaigns and government policy to neighborhood issues and investigative series. As a reporter for The Boston Herald, Hillary earned a reputation for tenacity and integrity. Her work at Babson College fuels her passions—to learn something new every day and conduct thoughtful, empathic interviews. She’s thrilled to be at Babson College, where students, faculty, staff members and classes provide compelling copy daily.
July 30, 2024

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership

A man listens to a woman speaking
Why Is Emotional Intelligence Important in Leadership? Babson Professor Scott Taylor, an expert on emotional intelligence, explains why it’s such an essential aptitude for a leader to master.
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John Crawford
Senior Journalist
John Crawford
A writer for Babson Thought & Action and the Babson Magazine, John Crawford has been telling the College’s entrepreneurial story for more than 15 years. Assignments for Babson have taken him from Rwanda to El Salvador, from the sweet-smelling factory of a Pennsylvania candy maker, to the stately Atlanta headquarters of an NFL owner, to the bustling office of a New York City fashion designer. Beyond his work for Babson, he has written articles and essays for The Philadelphia Inquirer, Notre Dame Magazine, The Good Men Project, and other publications. He can be found on Twitter, @crawfordwriter, where he tweets about climate change.
July 29, 2024

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Insights

Communication skills are pivotal in leadership.
Why Is Communication Important in Leadership? Successful leadership requires effective communication to foster collaboration, enhance productivity, and maintain connections in a tech-driven world.
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Hillary Chabot
Writer
Hillary Chabot
Hillary Chabot is a writer for Babson Thought & Action and Babson Magazine. An award-winning journalist, she is known for her insightful reporting and dedication to detailed storytelling. With a career spanning over two decades, she has covered a wide range of topics, from presidential campaigns and government policy to neighborhood issues and investigative series. As a reporter for The Boston Herald, Hillary earned a reputation for tenacity and integrity. Her work at Babson College fuels her passions—to learn something new every day and conduct thoughtful, empathic interviews. She’s thrilled to be at Babson College, where students, faculty, staff members and classes provide compelling copy daily.
July 22, 2024

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Insights

Patty Patria poses for a photo with her ORBIE and the award presenter
Babson CIO Patty Patria Earns ORBIE Award for Technology Leadership Babson College Chief Information Officer Patty Patria received a prestigious 2024 ORBIE Award for excellence in technology leadership from BostonCIO.
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July 3, 2024

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