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12/26/18
The 12 Biggest Business Stories of 2018
Chief Executive Magazine looks back over a tumultuous and disruptive year for business. The list of things that mattered the most starts with Trump...
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12/19/18
America's Soft Power Slips in Global Rankings
For much of the last century, the United States has sustained its status as a global superpower by tempering its military might with the promotion of...
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12/17/18
Google’s CEO Makes Friends On Capitol Hill, Enemies At Headquarters
Those looking for a thoughtful debate on technology found they tuned into the wrong channel. The Congressional hearing was more of an SNL skit about...
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12/10/18
The Les Moonves Show: Sex and The C Suite
If you ever get to Rome, the Trevi Fountain’s 86 foot peak is awe-inspiring, but no more so than Les Moonves’ shooting star as the maestro of...
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12/05/18
How to Succeed in the Fourth Industrial Revolution
As we become fully entrenched in the fast-paced technological revolution called the Fourth Industrial Revolution, it’s important to think about how...
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12/05/18
The Fourth Industrial Revolution is Here, So Let’s Get Ready
We are at the beginning of an exciting though sometimes unnervingly fast-paced technological revolution.It’s the Fourth Industrial Revolution, and...
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Editor's choice
A curated list of articles selected by the editors.
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01/10/23
Eight essential international business skills
Learn eight essential international business skills to prevent and handle costly mistakes that can occur in transnational business.
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01/09/23
What is global leadership?
Learn about global leadership and the skills that future business leaders need to be successful global leaders, including developing a Global Mindset.
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12/13/22
Buyer beware: how online retailers manipulate prices and what consumers can do to protect themselves from overpaying
Who doesn’t like a bargain? During the last weeks of the year, consumers around the world are looking for good deals for end-of-year holiday shopping...
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