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Babson President Stephen Spinelli Jr. Named Among Most Influential Bostonians by Boston Magazine President Stephen Spinelli Jr. MBA’92, PhD was cited as one of the 150 Most Influential Bostonians by Boston Magazine, the latest high-profile recognition for Babson.

By Thought & Action Staff

April 23, 2025

Tagged Leadership, Campus

Posted in Babson Briefs

From Problems to Possibilities: Babson’s New Entrepreneurial Leadership Podcast Babson’s new podcast explores how entrepreneurial leaders in the Babson community and beyond are working on solving some of the world’s biggest problems with the unique skills that the world needs today.

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.

March 31, 2025

Tagged Entrepreneurial Leadership, Faculty, Leadership

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership

Office workers sitting and talking around a table

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.

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.

February 4, 2025

Tagged Advice, Faculty, Leadership, Startups, Entrepreneurial Leadership

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Insights

Jolie Wyatt ’26 smiles and makes a heart gesture with her hands

From Acceptance to Leadership: The Personal Journey of Babson’s SGA President After facing personal challenges as a teen, Jolie Wyatt ’26 came to Babson, where she found acceptance and became an entrepreneurial leader. She serves as president of Babson’s Student Government Association.

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 6, 2025

Tagged Campus, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Startups, Student Life, Undergraduate, Women-Led Entrepreneurship, Women's Leadership, Class of 2026

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

Babson Board Chair Jeffery Perry ’87, P’23 Named Among Most Influential Corporate Directors Babson Board of Trustees Chair Jeffery Perry ’87, P’23 was recognized for his continuing contributions and leadership, as Savoy Magazine named him to its list of 2024 Most Influential Corporate Directors.

By Thought & Action Staff

December 2, 2024

Tagged Campus, Leadership, Alumni

Posted in Babson Briefs

The Babson mascot poses for a photo high above the celebration at the Babson World Globe

The No. 2 College in America: A Look Behind Babson’s Stellar Ranking Back in September, The Wall Street Journal ranked Babson the second best college in America. The lofty ranking—thrilling and, ultimately, not surprising—reflects Babson’s well-rounded, well-prepared, and well-regarded graduates, who are poised for success in their lives and careers.

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.

November 29, 2024

Tagged Campus, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Entrepreneurship Education, Leadership, Student Life

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Outcomes

Cheryl Kiser speaks in front of an executive education class

Skip the Small Talk—Use This Powerful Tool to Build Meaningful Relationships and Create Lasting Change Unlock the power of public narrative and discover why it’s important for entrepreneurs to reflect on the experiences and values that have shaped them, writes Cheryl Kiser in an article from Entrepreneur magazine.

By Cheryl Yaffe Kiser

November 20, 2024

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

Posted in Insights

Colette A.M. Phillips gestures while speaking behind a podium

Babson’s Inclusive Excellence Summit Highlights Expanding Opportunities Serial entrepreneur and author Colette A.M. Phillips delivers the keynote address at Babson’s second annual Inclusive Excellence Summit, which celebrates the College’s diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.

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.

November 13, 2024

Tagged Campus, Inclusive Excellence, Leadership

Posted in Community