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The “heroic leader” model centered on individual authority breaks down under complexity, according to research by prof Jamie Ladge. In an @mitsmr article, Ladge explains that effective leaders emphasize shared accountability rather than solitary control.

At BC, Edward Armstrong ’13, MBA ’23, was encouraged by faculty to pursue projects that interested him. That advice led him to the startup veterinary clinic Tandem Vet, where he organizes events to help the company grow as dir. of strategy and marketing.

Amazon has seen a rise in AI-generated “copycat” books, which use content from works by real authors to create low-quality versions, reports @boston25. Prof Sam @Ransbotham weighed in, explaining that Amazon has an incentive to remove these listings.

Matt Carroll ’95 and his wife Rebecca, LSEHD ’95, endowed BC’s QB coaching position, citing love for BC as inspiration. "We’re grateful for what the BC community has brought to our life,” they said. “[Athletics] is a key aspect of building that community.

On a recent episode of The Brattle Exchange podcast, prof. Nadya Malenko draws on her award-winning research to explain how advisory firms influence the current corporate governance landscape.

At BC’s Black History Month opening ceremony, recipient of the 2025 MLK Jr. scholarship Esosasehia Owens ’26 emphasized community, joy, and self-definition. “Seek joy in every person by listening, uplifting, and honoring stories that shape them” she said.