Entrepreneurial Leadership Archives · Page 7 of 20

Wes Woodson gestures while speaking on stage

Wes Woodson ’20 Forges a Career to Help Humanity Wes Woodson ’20 returns to Babson this month as the keynote speaker for the College’s annual MLK Legacy Day with an important message about the importance of mental health.

By 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.

February 1, 2024

Tagged Inclusive Excellence, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Entrepreneurship of All Kinds, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Class of 2020

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Insights, Outcomes

Chloe Samaha ’25 poses for a photo on campus

Building Relationships in the Workplace With a problem-solving app, Chloe Samaha ’25 aims to help companies and organizations create people-first cultures

By Erin O'Donnell

January 29, 2024

Tagged Class of 2025, Babson Magazine, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Education, Women-Led Entrepreneurship

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership

Three women sit on a bench on Babson’s campus

What Entrepreneurship Can Mean for Those in Prison Through a prison education program, Babson is using entrepreneurship to empower inmates, helping them to rethink their lives and who they want to be.

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.

January 18, 2024

Tagged Entrepreneurship of All Kinds, Entrepreneurship Education, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Faculty

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership

Four portraits of Posse Scholars side-by-side

The Enduring Impact of Babson’s Posse Scholars For 20 years, Babson College’s partnership with the Posse Foundation has provided opportunity and opened doors for students in New York City with leadership potential. Here, we catch up with four exemplary Posse alumni to illustrate the immeasurable impact on the scholars, the College, and their communities.

By Kara Baskin

January 17, 2024

Tagged Alumni, Class of 2020, Babson Magazine, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Entrepreneurship Education, Leadership, Undergraduate, Inclusive Excellence

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

‘Transformative Experience’ Keeps Alumni Returning to Babson Connect Worldwide Repeat attendees of Babson Connect Worldwide say they keep returning to the whirlwind three-day entrepreneurial summit because it unites diverse and inspirational voices amid a rich cultural backdrop.

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.

January 16, 2024

Tagged Alumni, Babson Connect Worldwide, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Ecosystems, Global

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

‘Make a Career of Humanity’: How MLK’s Legacy Empowers Lavar Buckmon ’26 as an Entrepreneur In his essay, the Babson Diversity Leadership Scholar reflects on Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy and how it has influenced his entrepreneurial journey and shaped his leadership style.

By Lavar Buckmon ’26

January 14, 2024

Tagged Inclusive Excellence, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Leadership, Class of 2026

Posted in Community, Insights

Three people collaborate over a laptop in a classroom

Want to Boost Your Company’s Growth? Upskill Your Workforce. Here’s How. In an article from Entrepreneur magazine, Stephen Flavin, executive director of Babson Executive Education, offers three tips for how organizations to take full advantage of corporate training and executive education.

By Stephen Flavin

January 11, 2024

Tagged Entrepreneurial Leadership, Executive Education, Faculty, Entrepreneurship Education

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Insights

Donna Levin speaks at a panel discussion

The Forefront of Entrepreneurial Leadership: Q&A with Blank School CEO Donna Levin Donna Levin, CEO of the Arthur M. Blank School for Entrepreneurial Leadership, has been honored with a 2024 Pinnacle Award by the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce. Here, she reflects on the Blank School’s impact and the importance of entrepreneurial leadership.

By 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.

January 10, 2024

Tagged Entrepreneurial Leadership, Arthur M. Blank School for Entrepreneurial Leadership

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

Collage of headshots of the six directors of the Blank School's centers and institutes.

2024: A Year of Collaboration and Innovation at the Blank School The directors of the centers and institutes of The Arthur M. Blank School for Entrepreneurial Leadership at Babson College share their aspirations and optimism for the year ahead.

By 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.

January 2, 2024

Tagged Arthur M. Blank School for Entrepreneurial Leadership, Campus, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Entrepreneurship Education, Entrepreneurship Ecosystems

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Insights