Insights
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The Price of Power: What’s Driving Rising Electricity Rates?
Electricity rates have been steadily increasing. Ryan Davies, a Babson professor of finance, unpacks the many reasons for that, including the massive data centers popping up across the country.
September 30, 2025
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2026-08-03 06:03:25
No. 2 Again: Wall Street Journal Ranks Babson the No. 2 Best College for the Second Year in a Row
For the second year in a row, The Wall Street Journal ranked Babson as the No. 2 Best College in the United States, lauding the College for its impressive impact on student outcomes.
September 29, 2025
Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Insights, Outcomes
2026-08-03 20:26:58
$1,000 for Every Newborn? Babson Finance Professor Explains Policy’s Opportunities and Limits
The new federal initiative is designed to encourage saving for children’s future. Babson Professor Ryan Davies offers four insights into what it really means for families.
September 22, 2025
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2026-08-03 04:09:27
What Is Creative Thinking in the Workplace? And How Does It Fuel Innovation and Problem Solving?
Creative thinking is one of the most essential skills for the workforce. Here’s why those skills are so important, especially in this era of rapid change.
September 12, 2025
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2026-08-03 09:03:27
Money. Acclaim. Family. What Is Your Definition of Success in Life?
How do you define success? Two Babson professors unpack that complicated question after Scottie Scheffler, the world’s top golfer, recently made comments challenging assumptions about career fulfillment.
August 18, 2025
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2026-08-03 21:36:21
Empathy and Active Listening Skills: Why They Matter in Business and How to Do Them Better
In a time dominated by AI and tech, the human-centric skills of empathy and active listening remain critical in business. Here’s how leaders and entrepreneurs can get better at them.
August 14, 2025
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2026-08-03 21:36:21
How to Build Resilient and Agile Teams: The Competitive Edge in a Rapidly Changing Market
Resilience, flexibility, and agility aren’t just workplace buzzwords. Babson experts say they are the mindset and muscle that teams need to succeed in the face of constant change and unexpected disruption.
August 6, 2025
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2026-08-02 06:05:33
