Tag: Faculty

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.
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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.
July 29, 2024

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Insights

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.
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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.
July 24, 2024

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

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
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 22, 2024

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Insights

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
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 19, 2024

Posted in Insights

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
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.
June 25, 2024

Posted in Community

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.
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June 17, 2024

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Insights

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.
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June 5, 2024

Posted in Community

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. 
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May 21, 2024

Posted in Babson Briefs

Babson Professor Nan Langowitz poses for a photo with family members
Retiring Faculty Leave Behind a Legacy at Babson Together, four retiring professors at Babson—Sam Hariharan, Nan Langowitz, Brian Seitz, and Virginia Soybel—brought decades of leadership and scholarship to the College.
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.
May 17, 2024

Posted in Community

Babson professor addresses students
Navigating the Realm of Possibility: Inspiring Advice from the Last Lecture Babson Professor Anirudh Dhebar delivered an inspiring Last Lecture to the graduate Class of 2024 after collecting his sixth Thomas Kennedy Award for Teaching Excellence.
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.
May 10, 2024

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership