A New Leader Confronts Catholics’ Disaffection

"Archbishop Timothy M. Dolan of New York, elected president of the nation’s Roman Catholic bishops last week, said Monday that the bishops faced the urgent task of stopping the huge exodus of Roman Catholics from the church of their birth."

Who Is Best Qualified to Run a School System?

"What kind of credentials do you need to run a school district? Especially a really big one? Is a degree in education a better predictor of a superintendent's success than, say, a track record of turning around distressed companies? These are hot questions in the education world right now. . ."

Lawmakers' Personal Wealth Rose 16 Percent Between 2008 and 2009

"Lawmakers' personal wealth rose 16 percent between 2008 and 2009 while many invested in financial and health care sectors under scrutiny by Congress, the Center for Responsive Politics said in a report released on Wednesday."

U.S. Latinos Leaderless, Survey Indicates

"Asked to identify their national leader, most U.S. Latinos could not name one, the Pew Hispanic Center reported Monday."

US Created 'Safe Haven' for Nazis, Report Says

"The United States created a safe haven for some Nazis after World Ward II, granting them entry even though government officials knew of their pasts, according to a U.S. Justice Department report detailed in today's New York Times."

Compensation of 30 Private-College Presidents Topped $1-Million in 2008

"The Chronicle's review of federal tax documents from the 2008-9 fiscal year. . .which included 448 chief executives, found 30 private college leaders who received more than $1-million in total compensation. In the previous year's report, 23 chief executives earned over $1-million."

The Virtues of Contrition

"Notre Dame’s president draws praise, despite risks, for his unusually forthright apology after the death of a student last month."

Despite New Female Faces in Congress, Numbers in Decline

"Still, for all the talk of new female GOP faces in the next Congress, the reality is that overall, the 2010 election will not usher more female lawmakers into the Capitol. In fact, this election year will mark the first time in nearly three decades that women have not increased their ranks in Congress." Compare with 186 other countries.

Nudging Provosts Toward a President's Office

"At a gathering of chief academic officers, the Council of Independent Colleges showcased programs it offers to help those who might consider stepping up."

Five Secrets of Charismatic Leadership

"For more than a decade, Hyers and Machalek's company Sage Presence has been teaching everyone from government spies to middle managers how to influence and inspire using that simple structure. The best part is that anyone—even introverted leaders—can use this structure to present a charismatic message."

Bush Memoir Confesses Iraq Regret

"Former US President George W Bush still has 'a sickening feeling' about the failure to find weapons of mass destruction in Iraq, US media report. . . .He also reveals that he temporarily considered replacing Vice President Dick Cheney, calling him the 'Darth Vader of the administration'."

Bosses Overestimate Their Managing Skills

"A new survey of 1,100 front-line managers suggests many are over-estimating their skills, with surprisingly little self-doubt. Seventy-two percent said they never questioned their ability to lead others in their first year as a manager."

Newsweek: 50 Highest-Earning Political Figures of 2010

"In the oversaturated, hypercommodified media culture of 2010, the most influential political figures are generally the ones who make the most money peddling their perspectives. To figure who's tops in this new world, NEWSWEEK asked Wealth-X, an intelligence and research firm, to compile a list of the 50 highest-earning political figures of 2010."