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What Makes an Economy Healthy? A Babson Professor Decodes the Top Indicators and What They Miss The stock market and job reports dominate headlines. Babson’s Associate Professor Joshua Stillwagon explains their impact on the economy.
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March 19, 2025

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2026-04-06 23:02:19
Soft skills such as emotional intelligence and adaptability, have become vital in today's workplace, Babson management experts said. (Photo: Viacheslav Yakobchuk)
What Are Soft Skills and Why Are They Important in Business? Babson experts define soft skills, such as emotional intelligence and communication, and explain why they are essential for career growth and success in today’s evolving workplace.
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March 17, 2025

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Insights

2026-04-07 01:28:17
The fate of the penny is up in the air after an executive order asked the U.S. Mint to stop making the coin. (Photo: Stephen Orsillo/Adobe Stock)
Eliminating the Penny? These Babson Professors Have Thoughts It costs 3.7 cents to mint a U.S. penny. But ending penny production isn’t simple, sparking a debate about the future of physical currency.
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March 12, 2025

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2026-04-06 07:35:48
Babson first-year students showed off their FME ventures at the Len Green Recreation and Athletics Complex during the annual FME Expo last week. (Photo: Nic Czarnecki)
AI Joins the Team: How FME Students Are Learning to Use Generative AI First-year Babson students harness AI to develop and launch their FME ventures—gaining an edge in the evolving entrepreneurial landscape.
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March 3, 2025

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2026-04-06 21:32:04
Is Your Business Idea Worth Pursuing? Three Tips to Avoid the Most Common Reason for Failure Check out these front-end market research tips that will help you determine whether your venture ideas are worth pursuing, writes Associate Profess Bradley George in an article from Entrepreneur magazine.
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February 24, 2025

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2026-03-29 13:44:33
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Tariffs Explained: What They Do, Why They Matter, and Who They Impact Tariffs shape global trade and domestic industries. Babson’s Joshua Stillwagon explains their purpose, impact, and economic consequences.
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February 20, 2025

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2026-04-03 10:00:15
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The Frappuccino Funk: What’s Ailing Starbucks? Sales at Starbucks are slumping. Babson Professor Gina O’Connor examines how the coffee giant lost its way and how it can find its way back.
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February 19, 2025

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2026-04-06 23:02:19
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Flying Eyebrows and Soaring Mustaches: The Best (and Worst) of the Super Bowl Ads   Here’s what the marketing professors of Babson made of this year’s crop of Super Bowl commercials.
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February 11, 2025

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2026-04-07 02:05:37
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A Day for Questions, Insights, and Connections At the annual Faculty Research Day, Babson professors share scholarly work with their peers. This year, their dizzying array of research included explorations in health care, teaching, and the future of work.
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February 7, 2025

Posted in Community, Insights

2026-04-06 09:21:07
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Leadership vs. Management: What Entrepreneurs Need to Know What are the differences and nuances between being a leader and being a manager, particularly at a startup? Babson Professor Joseph Weintraub shares his thoughts.
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February 4, 2025

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2026-04-07 01:28:17