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William Attardi on January 18, 2026

From clear communication to critical thinking and problem solving to adopting new technology, the essential skills of leadership require constant renewal. That’s why successful executives understand that lifelong learning isn’t just a mindset, it’s a strategic advantage. Our 90+ courses are here to help you stretch your thinking and hone your skills. Join us for one (or more) of these upcoming offerings in 2026:

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MIT Sloan Executive Education Programs

William Attardi on November 1, 2025

Our programs offer hands-on learning experiences and cutting-edge research to empower you to tackle today’s challenges and seize tomorrow’s opportunities.

  • Courses for Individuals – MIT Sloan Executive Education courses provide hands-on learning experiences, faculty research, and proven frameworks that have immediate applicability to careers and organizations.
  • Executive Certificates – Pursuing an Executive Certificate enables you to further your business knowledge and skills on a schedule of your own design.
  • Solutions for Organizations – Whether you’re launching a new product, entering a new market, or going global, you need to be absolutely sure your team is ready. That’s why our custom programs are tailored to your organization’s specific challenges and opportunities.

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The Creator of Baby Ruth Actually Sued Babe Ruth –The Baby Ruth candy bar was created by the Curtiss Candy Company in 1920 — the same year that baseball legend Babe Ruth hit a then-record 54 home runs. But the Great Bambino was irked that the company was selling a candy bar with such a similar name to his own without offering him any royalties. Rather than take the Curtiss Candy Company to court, the Sultan of Swat decided to make his own candy bar, and in 1926 he debuted Ruth’s Home Run bar. The Curtiss Candy Company responded by turning the tables and taking Ruth to court. They accused the slugger of trying to steal their trademark and capitalize on the success of their brand. In a 1931 deposition, Curtiss founder Otto Schnering insisted the candy was named after “Baby Ruth” Cleveland — the daughter of President Grover Cleveland.  He also attested that the company came up with the name in 1919 before the baseball player had become a household name and that the name was merely coincidental. While the validity of those claims is disputed to this day, the court nonetheless ruled in favor of the candy company, forcing Ruth to end his foray into the world of candy.