Entrepreneurial Leadership

The world needs entrepreneurial leaders to solve complex challenges that have persisted for decades or longer, as well as future ones we can’t even envision yet. Entrepreneurial leadership is both a skill set and a mindset, and entrepreneurial leaders impact businesses, organizations, and society because they put people first and manage in a relational way. Here, we illustrate the impact of entrepreneurial leadership through inspiring and uplifting stories from the Babson community and beyond.

Gail Simmons
Gail Simmons on Creating a Career “What is food but a huge window into every culture in the world?”
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October 7, 2014

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Tory Burch
Investing in Women: A Conversation with Tory Burch If net worth were measured in shoes, today Tory Burch is worth more than 4 million of her signature Reva ballet flats. Is there a secret to her success? In retrospect, she says it’s scary to think how little she knew at the outset, but her motivation to challenge herself and be open to new experiences has never wavered.
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July 30, 2014

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Bobby Sager
Bobby Sager: "You Need to Understand Your Customer" How did Bobby Sager, who grew up outside of Boston and married his high school sweetheart, become the international philanthropic force he is today?
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June 24, 2014

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Art and Business
Business Takes Center Stage Some of the brightest, most creative, entrepreneurial minds in business work for museums, symphonies, dance companies, and other arts organizations. Many of these executives and directors come from creative backgrounds with no formal business training, so success often hinges on building relationships with partners who have complementary skill sets.
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June 5, 2014

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Military Entrepreneurs
From Battlefield to Boss In cities and towns across the country, today more than 2.4 million small businesses are veteran-owned.
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May 19, 2014

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Running A Business Rooted in Mission
Running a Business Rooted in Mission What happens if an organization’s business side conflicts with its mission? In some cases, this struggle can lead to mission creep—a term used in the nonprofit world to describe a migration away from the original purpose to a new direction entirely.
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March 25, 2014

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Athletes Entrepreneurs Competitive Drive
Athletes, Entrepreneurs, and the Competitive Drive Comparing an entrepreneur pitching her business idea to an Olympic athlete might feel like a stretch, but it shouldn’t. Competition can be a way of life regardless of the outlet.
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February 20, 2014

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A New Definition of Success
A New Definition of Success Losing a dear aunt to cancer helped Kelly Murphy Greeley realize that her career could be more meaningful and fulfilling if she were working for a cause.
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February 7, 2014

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Slow Money Investing Takes Root
Slow Money Investing Takes Root An emerging cadre of enterprising investors and entrepreneurs is committed to turning this situation around, and making money in the process. Food entrepreneurs are revitalizing dozens of old businesses, and starting hundreds of new ones, based on sustainable farming and food production methods.
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November 26, 2013

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Hanging in the Balance
Hanging in the Balance with Sophia Chang Both personally and professionally, Sophia Chang is a master of the balancing act.
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October 17, 2013

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