Business Leader of the Year (Large business)
Barry Maloney
President, Worcester State University
Lead with integrity: The bedrock of good leadership
and management is personal integrity – being honest,
responsible, trustworthy and clear about institutional values.
Look for ethical leaders: Build a senior leadership team
that models integrity and ethics, so that it becomes the
foundation of organizational culture.
Value multiple perspectives: A good leadership team will
include multiple perspectives that are equally valued and
respected.
Promote collaborative governance: Invite the organization's
talent across all levels -- in our case, that means students,
faculty, staff, board members, and alumni -- to have a voice
in key initiatives and decision processes. This leverages
expertise within the organization, promotes broader
understanding of strategic priorities, and builds ambassadors
for organizational goals.
Know what you don't know: Remain humble, willing to
learn, and ready to commit resources for additional expertise
when you need it.
Be ready to adapt: Cultivate the ability to adapt to future
challenges and to problem solve in the face of change while
maintaining organizational excellence. This builds resilient
organizations that stand the test of time, as Worcester State
has for 150 years.
Put people first: Show up for everyone in the organization
and community with respect, compassion and caring, and a
willingness to listen.
Invest in your team: Support the professional development
and wellbeing of your employees so they can succeed.
Be a good community partner: Be a reliable, trusted
partner who adds value as in shared work. For Worcester
State, that means strong collaborative partnerships with
Worcester Public Schools, local industry and business, and
cultural institutions to build a better future.
Remember we are stronger together: Every organization
and business in the community is part of a whole, and we are
stronger when we work together.
SPECIAL THANKS TO
Pre-reception Beverage Sponsor:
Corporate Table Sponsors:
Milford Federal Bank
Quinsigamond Community
College
Unibank
Worcester State Foundation
Event Partners:
& FINANCIAL SERVICES
Curry Printing would like to thank our
loyal clients and great employees for this
prestigious award.
Key Philosophies
of the 2025 Business Leaders of the Year
