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As part of its research for a new book on leadership, the Harvard Business Review asked more than 40 leaders of large corporations and startups to talk about what makes a highly successful leader. (Harvard Business Review)

Visit https://hbr.org/2018/10/the-6-fundamental-skills-every-leader-should-practice to view the full article online.

 
Fundera, a small business financial solutions company, has analyzed data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, market research firms and investment firms in an effort to discover which industries will be most stable over the next decade.(USA TODAY)

Visit https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/careers/2018/10/23/future-jobs-top-industries-adding-jobs/1661303002/ to view the full article online.

 
U.S. immigration policy is affecting international MBA applications, but there are some visas that could help you embark on an international career. (Business Because)

Visit https://www.businessbecause.com/news/mba-jobs/5553/best-work-visas-for-mba-graduates-outside-united-states to view the full article online.

 
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Career
According to research gleaned from a study published in the National Bureau of Economic Research, employees who consider their bosses partners instead of just people who are in charge are significantly happier in their jobs. (Inc.)

Visit https://www.inc.com/marcel-schwantes/want-happier-employees-research-surprisingly-found-that-you-should-treat-them-like-this.html?cid=hmside3 to view the full article online.

 
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Diversity in the Workplace
As a part of its research for a new book on leadership, the staff at Harvard Business Review asked 40 successful leaders of large corporations and startups their views on what it takes to become a successful leader. (HBR0

Visit https://hbr.org/2018/10/the-6-fundamental-skills-every-leader-should-practice to view the full article online.

 
International
Business Insider Sub-Saharan Africa looks at the 10 richest people on the continent, their trades, net worth, and philanthropy. (Business Insider)

Visit https://www.pulse.ng/bi/lifestyle/10-richest-people-in-africa-and-where-their-billions-come-from-id9006597.html to view the full article online.

 
In an age where people are living and working longer, with the potential for multiple careers, more and more older students are returning to the classroom. Many are seeking MBA degrees. According to the Financial Times' Global Business School Ranking, the average age of students in full-time MBA courses is 28. (Financial Times)

Visit https://www.ft.com/content/e6ee49b4-ccac-11e8-b276-b9069bde0956 to view the full article online.

 
If the United States chooses to impose serious sanctions on Saudi Arabia in the wake of the alleged murder of a western journalist, the implications may be felt all over the world. But most severely for Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman and his country. (Fortune)

Visit http://fortune.com/2018/10/19/khashoggi-saudi-arabia-fallout/ to view the full article online.

 
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Education
According to the Department of Education, historically black colleges lead all institutions that award baccalaureate degrees to black students in the life sciences, physical sciences mathematics, and engineering. (Black Engineer)

Visit http://www.blackengineer.com/news/investing-in-stem-and-scholarship/ to view the full article online.

 
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Entrepreneurship
Black Enterprise recently spoke with transformational coach and CEO of Wealth Improvement Network (WIN) Natalie S. Taylor to share insight and talk about ways to firmly establish and maintain a thriving and winning mindset in business. (Black Enterprise)

Visit https://www.blackenterprise.com/entrepreneurial-mindset-natalie-s-taylor/ to view the full article online.

 
You don't need a business degree to launch a company, but it will come in very handy if you want to be hired by a company. (Entrepreneur)

Visit https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/321383 to view the full article online.

 
The Economy
As the implications from President Donald Trump's tariffs on $200 billion of Chinese imports become more clear, some American comanpies are considering relocating supply chains if importing Chinese goods becomes too expensive. (<i>Bloomberg</i>)

Visit https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-10-23/companies-say-they-re-ready-to-move-supply-chains-from-china to view the full article online.

 
Personal Finance
Author and financial expert Suze Orman appeared at a sold-out event recently to discuss women and finances. Here are five takeaways for Women and Money from the talk. (Black Enterprise)

Visit https://www.blackenterprise.com/women-money-lessons-suze-orman-apolllo/ to view the full article online.

 
Government
The Federal Housing Finance Agency Office of Minority and Women Inclusion released its plan this week to expand diversity and inclusion over the next several years. (Housing Wire)

Visit https://www.housingwire.com/articles/47191-fhfa-releases-plan-to-increase-diversity-and-inclusion-in-housing-finance to view the full article online.

 
Voters want more job opportunities for all — and they want more responsible, responsive government. Put another way, Americans want to live in a country where everyone can afford to pay the bills, including taxes. (Chicago Tribune)

Visit http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-economy-voting-tax-cuts-trump-20181019-story.html to view the full article online.

 
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