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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.

Rishi Ajmera opens a door and welcomes visitors to the Herring Family Entrepreneurial Leadership Village
Babson’s New HELV Is Now Open for Business With the fall semester in full swing, Babson’s new Herring Family Entrepreneurial Leadership Village is now open. The College held a celebration to commemorate the landmark addition to campus.
By
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.
September 18, 2024

Tagged Campus, Entrepreneurship Education, Faculty, Student Life, Entrepreneurial Leadership

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

Young entrepreneurs collaborate as one writes on a white board
Young Entrepreneurs Drive ‘Bright Future,’ GEM U.S. Report Shows For the second consecutive year, 18- to 24-year-old entrepreneurs outpace older generations in starting or intending to start businesses, according to the milestone Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) United States 2023–2024 Report.
By
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.
September 5, 2024

Tagged Entrepreneurship, Faculty, Research, Sustainability

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Insights

Jake Ross speaks during a presentation
Finding Loyal Customers for Long-Lasting Success Is Easier than You Think Here’s how to use social media, email newsletters, and public relations to build a community of loyal customers and achieve success for the long haul, writes Jake Ross ’24 in an article from Entrepreneur magazine.
By
September 4, 2024

Tagged Entrepreneurship, Alumni

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Insights

The exterior of the Herring Family Entrepreneurial Leadership Village
Investing in the Power of Education at the HELV Believers in the impact of education and of Babson, alumni have given their support to classrooms at the College’s new Herring Family Entrepreneurial Leadership Village. This is their story.
By
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.
August 30, 2024

Tagged Alumni, Entrepreneurship Education, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Student Life, Campus

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

Eliana Crosina poses for a portrait
An Award-Winning Professor Studies Entrepreneurship’s Human Side A recipient of the prestigious Emerging Scholar Award from the Academy of Management, Eliana Crosina ’05, MBA’11, takes a personal approach in her robust research of entrepreneurship.
By
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.
August 14, 2024

Tagged Entrepreneurship, Faculty, Research

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership

Educators collaborate while stading around a table
‘A Small College with a Global Footprint’ Babson Academy expands Entrepreneurial Thought & Action to new regions around the world with unique programs for high school students and teachers, university educators, and undergraduate and graduate students.
By
August 13, 2024

Tagged Babson Academy, Entrepreneurship Education, Global, Entrepreneurship Ecosystems

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

Patrick Scanlon poses for a portrait
Taking Action to Help Others Find Their Path Patrick Scanlon MSEL’23 seizes opportunities to inspire others, particularly those with disabilities, to embrace self-leadership and pursue their full potential.
By
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.
August 13, 2024

Tagged Alumni, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Graduate, Babson Magazine

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership

Erik Noyes poses for a portrait in the Weissman Foundry
How Entrepreneurs Can Use AI to Better Understand Their Target Customers Artificial intelligence is transforming entrepreneurship by enabling deep customer insights and data-driven decision-making at an unprecedented scale, writes Associate Professor Erik Noyes in an article from Entrepreneur magazine.
By
August 9, 2024

Tagged Entrepreneurship, Faculty, Technology, Artificial Intelligence

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Insights

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.
By
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

Tagged Advice, Entrepreneurship Education, Faculty, Leadership, Entrepreneurial Leadership

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.
By
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

Tagged Advice, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Faculty, Leadership

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Insights

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