« Babson Thought & Action

Tag: Faculty

The Olympic rings stand outside a historic building in Paris
Is Hosting the Olympics Worth It? The Olympic Games shine a global spotlight and boost the civic pride of the cities that host them. Hosting, however, also comes with construction, congestion, and a hefty price tag.
By
August 1, 2024

Posted in Insights

2026-04-22 00:00:35
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
July 30, 2024

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-04-07 17:35:54
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
July 29, 2024

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Insights

2026-04-18 21:11:28
A wide shot of one of the three new classrooms
HELV’s Cutting-Edge Classrooms Usher in a New Era of Education Babson’s new HELV classrooms use advanced tech to foster seamless virtual and in-person collaboration, enhancing the educational experience.
By
July 24, 2024

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-04-12 01:43:28
Communication skills are pivotal in leadership.
Why Is Communication Important in Leadership? Successful leadership requires effective communication to foster collaboration, enhance productivity, and maintain connections in a tech-driven world.
By
July 22, 2024

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Insights

2026-04-18 16:26:14
People work at tables in a busy office
Five Thoughts on Finding a Fulfilling Job Babson Professor Jennifer Tosti-Kharas offers her thoughts on how to find purpose and pleasure in one’s work and what that can mean for living a rewarding life.
By
July 19, 2024

Posted in Insights

2026-03-22 18:32:37
Ken Matson is stepping down from his role as Dean of the College and will return to Babson's faculty.
Ken Matsuno: Reflecting on Leadership and Legacy at Babson College Ken Matsuno, who is returning to his role as marketing professor, discusses his four-year term as Babson’s dean of college and how he helped lead through unprecedented times.
By
June 25, 2024

Posted in Community

2026-03-30 15:55:53
Heidi Neck speaks in classroom
How to Keep Your Entrepreneurial Spirit Alive Long After Launch Professor Heidi Neck has taught more than 10,000 people how to build their entrepreneurial spirit. In an article from Entrepreneur magazine, she outlines three tips for how companies can keep that spark.
By
June 17, 2024

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Insights

2026-04-21 18:34:29
The runners pose for a group photo in front of the Babson World Globe
Ready, Set, Go: Babson’s Annual Faculty and Staff Run Continues to Grow More than 30 Babson community members participated in the 10K Faculty and Staff Run to Support Students, the largest turnout in the event’s five-year history.
By
June 5, 2024

Posted in Community

2026-04-23 06:00:06
Nada Hashmi Named to Poets & Quants’ 40-Under-40 Best MBA Professors Nada Hashmi, assistant professor of information systems at Babson College, has been named to Poets & Quants’ list of 40-Under-40 Best MBA Professors of 2024. 
By
May 21, 2024

Posted in Babson Briefs