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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.
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February 4, 2025

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Insights

2026-04-16 19:07:11
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.
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January 6, 2025

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-04-15 16:17:50
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.
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December 2, 2024

Posted in Babson Briefs

2026-04-09 05:37:39
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.
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November 29, 2024

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Outcomes

2026-04-18 15:16:46
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.
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November 20, 2024

Posted in Insights

2026-04-13 19:11:57
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.
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November 13, 2024

Posted in Community

2026-04-13 00:58:46
Title card from the video of Ariel Armony
WATCH: New Provost on Innovation and Change In the final installment of a three-part video introduction, Ariel C. Armony, Babson’s incoming provost and executive vice president, discusses his view on how Babson is leading on innovation.
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October 29, 2024

Posted in Community

2026-04-09 06:57:31
Title card from the video of Ariel Armony
WATCH: New Provost on Developing Entrepreneurial Leaders In the second installment of a three-part video introduction, Ariel C. Armony, Babson’s incoming provost and executive vice president, shares his view of entrepreneurial leadership.
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October 24, 2024

Posted in Community

2026-03-24 13:02:29
Scott Taylor speaks in a classroom
Most Entrepreneurs Lack This One Quality That’s Essential for Success—Do You? With practice, any leader can become more externally self-aware. Here’s why it is so important and how you can start building it, writes Professor Scott Taylor in an article from Entrepreneur magazine.
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October 18, 2024

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Insights

2026-04-09 20:00:13
Title card from the video of Ariel Armony
WATCH: New Provost’s ‘Emphasis on Personal Connections’  In the first installment of a three-part video introduction, Ariel C. Armony shares his vision for his role as Babson’s incoming provost and executive vice president.
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October 17, 2024

Posted in Community

2026-03-24 13:02:29