As economic, environmental, and social crises accelerate, business must evolve. But how? Kenneth Baker, the co-founder, and chair of Antioch University’s MBA, has some ideas. In this conversation with guest host Jane Paul, he talks about the necessity of innovation and change for sustainability and social justice—and how a rising tide of crisis is being met by a new generation of business leaders who seek to address these issues at all scales.
The Fulfilling Work of Fundraising for Nonprofits
Ryan Gallagher loves to talk about raising money for cancer research and treatment. Sure, it’s his job, but in everything he says, you can hear his passion for supporting this life-saving work. He brings this heart and hard work to everything he does in the world, including advocating for LGBTQIA+ issues and currently studying sustainable business as a student at Antioch University’s Master of Business Administration.
Navigating Business and Social Justice
How Antioch University’s Master of Business Administration Program is Leading the Way As a business professional, you may have noticed the increasing importance of social and environmental responsibility in business….
Growing Resiliency—and Food
“When we stop communities from being able to grow their food, we create a cycle of dependency.”
A Versatile Addition to Your Professional Toolkit: Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Antioch University Online alumni, Jesse Lore talks about the online Master of Business Administration (MBA) program and its accessibility, and manageable course of study, that ties to the greater trends…
Adjunct Faculty Awarded Regional People Director of the Year
Kirsten Frey never expected to be a professor. But with over twenty years of experience in Human Resources management, her expertise has been invaluable in the Antioch Online’s Masters in…
MHSA Student Implements A Person-First Management Style
Marlem Landa-Gonzalez doesn’t think managers should keep all institutional knowledge, power, and decision-making capabilities to themselves. Instead, this student in the Master of Human Services Administration program is working as…
Degree Nurtures Passion for Supporting People at Work
Emily Sollie has worked in the non-profit sector for most of her career, but her ideas about what is possible in the field have expanded since she started her studies…
Cool Course: Organizational Leadership—Different Perspectives on the Same Pillar of Effective Organizations
“No matter the sector the student is focusing on, whether they’re working in for-profit business, social services, or a nonprofit, the importance of organizational leadership cannot be overstated,” says Dr….
UCSD Certificate Leads to Antioch MBA for Sustainable Brewing Advocate
“We’re at this time where politics is kind of failing us and you want to help, but you don’t know how,” says Melanie Reese. Instead of being complacent, though, Reese…
A Mother and Daughter Empower Each Other To Get MBAs
When women are bold and empower other women, they can accomplish more than they ever imagined—and inspire others to do the same. Carolyn Woods is the perfect example of this….
Bridging Artistic Passion and Nonprofit Management
The day of Diane Tomasi’s 30th birthday party she stood staring at the sky in the backyard of a friend’s New York home, wondering if it would rain. After weeks…
