For many people, when it comes to making decisions that affect different areas of your life, you can overanalyze to the point of not doing anything at all. And while there are times when you'll have to choose between personal and professional goals, the key is to take the time to ask yourself serious questions before you make a decision. Here are five questions that might help. (Fast Company)

Among the CEOs of the top 20 companies in last year’s Fortune 500, only one — Amazon.com Inc.’s Jeff Bezos — attended an Ivy League school (Princeton). It's an indication that the vast majority of successful people don't attend elite institutions, despite the fact that narrative continues to live on. (Bloomberg)

According to research, lack of motivation by employees can often be categorized into four areas. The key for managers is to accurately assess the reason for an employee's lack of motivation, then use a targeted strategy to try and remedy the situation. (HBR) 

Avoiding burnout entails more than just taking time off when you’re overworked. It must include pacing yourself now so you can sustain yourself in the long-term. (The Muse)

Varde Partners co-founder and executive chair Marcia Page likens creating an effective diversity and inclusion strategy "to running a simultaneous 'air war' and 'ground war'”. In other words, you need to start with the right tone from the top, while also ensuring policy changes are being practiced at the line manager level. You need leadership to walk the talk and make clear that diversity is a business imperative and not an HR initiative." (We Forum)

Prime Minister Theresa May's EU withdrawal deal has been rejected by MPs for a second time, throwing her Brexit strategy into further confusion. If no deal is reached, MPs will get the chance to vote on a series of options next week. (BBC)

A U.S. diplomat is urging governments in Africa to take steps to improve the atmosphere around their businesses in an effort to attract American investments. Tibor Nagy, the U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, said many American businesses want to invest in Africa, but won't until they see a more positive environment with investments. (Voices of America)

A survey of more than 7,000 business executives in the United Kingdom has found that Brexit has been an important source of uncertainty for many UK businesses. It is estimated that this led to a 6 percent reduction in investment in the first two years after the referendum, with employment also around 1.5 percent lower. (HBR)

Howard University's graduate programs in social work, business, education, and law increased in the annual national rankings released today by U.S. News and World Report's 2020 "Best Graduate Schools" listing. The School of Social Work is ranked No. 25, the School of Business is ranked No. 67, The School of Education is ranked No. 93 and the School of Law is ranked No. 108. (PRNewswire)

Created in 2006 by veteran Hillsborough Community College administrator Dr. Sylvia Marion Carley, the Black, Brown & College Bound (BBCB) Summit now attracts approximately 1,000 participants from across America. The goal is to address the ongoing challenges that black and Latino male students face. (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)

Based on the belief that nearly half of all businesses expect their industry to be affected by technology disruption, Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business is putting extra emphasis on making sure its students graduate with an understanding of the implications of technological disruptions across the business spectrum. (BusinessBecause)

For business owners, there are a multitude of apps available that are designed to help streamline processes and help build a better company. Here are a few to take note of. (Axcess News)

A survey conducted by small business financing company Guidant Financial and online credit marketplace LendingClub Corporation (NYSE: LC) reveals how female entrepreneurs and small business owners increasingly differ from their male counterparts. The companies teamed up to survey more than 2,700 current and aspiring small business owners across the nation. (PRWeb)

There has been a lot of talk lately about the U.S. economy and whether the nation is entering an economic slowdown. But the better question may be related to your personal finances. Consumer debt is at an all-time high, which is reason to take a closer look at what's happening with individuals. (USA TODAY)

Shortly after President Donald Trump joined with many other nations in grounding the Boeing 737 Max plane due to safety concerns, shares of Boeing fell 3 percent. Since the crash, the stock is down more than 10 percent, which has taken more than $25 billion off the company's market value. (CNN)

Rep. Alma S. Adams (D-NC) has circulated a letter, which as of earlier this week had been signed by 57 bipartisan Congressional members, requesting that the Census Bureau boost its data collection to improve research on minority and women business ownership of franchises. In 2012, Census Bureau data showed franchise ownership by blacks increased 10.3 percent from 2007. (Black Enterprise)