Dalai Lama Wins Templeton Prize in Science, Religion

"The annual honor, which comes with a $1.7 million award, goes to leading voices who address spiritual questions by drawing on science and religion."

Apple's Tim Cook Tops Two Highest-Rated CEO Lists

"Although he's only had the job since last August, Apple (AAPL) CEO Tim Cook came in No. 1 in both this year's Top 10 Tech CEOs list (shown at right) and in the 25 highest-rated CEO list scheduled to be released on Friday."

Rowan Williams Quits as Anglican Leader, Says Successor Needs a “Rhino Skin”

"Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams, who has agonised about keeping his Anglican Communion from splitting over women and gay bishops and same-sex unions, announced unexpectedly on Friday that he would step down at the end of the year."

Irish Catholic Church Leaders Were Negligent About Abuse, Vatican Report Says

"A Vatican report on the sexual abuse of Irish children by Catholic clergy accused Ireland’s religious leaders of negligence and called for more reforms there to avoid a similarly 'shameful' scandal in the future."

Why the CEO is Here to Stay

"Team-based decision-making has become the mantra of many executive coaches, but these arrangements often lead to disaster."

A New Leader Helps Heal Atlanta Schools, Scarred by Scandal

"By last spring, Gov. Nathan Deal and Mayor Kasim Reed of Atlanta knew they had to find someone to clean up the mess. They asked Erroll B. Davis Jr. to become the new superintendent when Dr. Hall left at the end of June."

Office Politics a Necessary Evil, Survey Finds

"In a study from staffing firm Robert Half International, nearly 60 percent of workers said involvement in office politics is at least somewhat necessary to get ahead."