Tag: Faculty

Jodie Foster and Annette Bening pose by the sea
How the New Movie Nyad Shows Entrepreneurial Leadership in Action Babson thought leaders offer recommendations of recent books, articles, movies, and websites that explore the nuances and strengths of entrepreneurial leadership.
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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.
November 27, 2023

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership

Linda Pizzuti Henry ’00, H’19 speaks at Babson Connect: Worldwide in 2019
What Is Inclusive Leadership? Hear from three Babson College community members who help answer the question, "What is inclusive leadership?" and work tirelessly to educate and empower inclusive leaders worldwide.
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November 20, 2023

Posted in Insights

Google and Amazon apps on a phone.
Tech Titans on Trial: Will Antitrust Lawsuits Impact Entrepreneurs? A flurry of antitrust lawsuits against major technology companies could have far-reaching implications for ecommerce and anti-competition law, Babson Law Professor David Nersessian says.
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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.
November 8, 2023

Posted in Insights

Speakers stand on stage in front of a giant Thank You message
With Gratitude, Babson ELevates Its Ambitions for the Future On a night of appreciation and aspiration, the Babson community celebrates a major milestone of the Centennial Campaign—and raises the bar on its collective impact.
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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 7, 2023

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

Taylor Swift
What Entrepreneurs Can Learn from Taylor Swift’s Movie Tour Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour offers several entrepreneurial lessons, Beth Goldstein, director of Babson’s Youth Impact Lab, said.
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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.
October 27, 2023

Posted in Insights

How to be entrepreneurial
How to Be an Entrepreneurial Leader in Eight Steps From finding opportunity to taking action, here are eight essential steps to becoming an entrepreneurial leader.
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October 26, 2023

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Blank Center 25th Anniversary Honorees
Celebrating 25 Years at the Forefront of Entrepreneurship As it celebrates its 25th anniversary, the Arthur M. Blank Center for Entrepreneurship pays tribute to 10 leaders and luminaries behind its growth and success.
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October 25, 2023

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

A green paper boat leads a fleet of white paper boats
Why Is Leadership Important? Why is leadership important? Babson faculty offer their expertise on the definition and value of leadership skills.
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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.
October 23, 2023

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Insights, Outcomes

Different kinds of cryptocurrency
What Entrepreneurs Can Learn from the Cryptocurrency Fraud Trial Babson Professor Steven Gordon remains bullish on cryptocurrency but offers his cautionary advice in the face of an ongoing fraud trial.
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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.
October 16, 2023

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A franchising class led by a professor of practice.
Professors of Practice: Connecting Theory and Practice Babson’s professors of practice are able to mine their real-world careers to offer students a multitude of benefits in the classroom.
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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.
October 6, 2023

Posted in Community