Leadership Skills News

Portland's New Mayor Sworn In (WCSH 6 Portland)
PORTLAND (NEWS CENTER) -- Jill Duson was sworn in as the City's new mayor on Monday afternoon. This is the second time around for Duson.

Casale Appointed CIO at MassMutual (Insurance and Technology)
Robert J. Casale has been appointed chief information officer at MassMutual Financial Group.

Opposition agrees to coalition with Dion as PM (CTV Winnipeg)
In a historic political move, the leaders of the Liberals, NDP and the Bloc Quebecois signed a formal agreement Monday to co-operate as a coalition government for the next 18 months.

Next Security Chief Offers Military, Diplomatic Skills (NPR)
Retired Marine Gen. Jim Jones, named as the next national security adviser, blends military and diplomatic experiences. A Vietnam veteran who grew up in Paris, Jones has tackled tough issues, from the Balkans to the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.

Girl Scouts announce new CEO (Daily Herald)
The Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana, the largest council in the country, announced the newest addition to its leadership team, Chief Executive Officer Maria Wynne.

United Way has Norman student volunteer class (The Oklahoman)
NORMAN ? Norman students will learn leadership skills and about community volunteer opportunities through a program offered by United Way of Norman.The agency is accepting applications for the 4 REAL leadership program through Dec. 16. The program is open to 30 Norman ninth-graders. The program teaches how to helpothers. The United Way of Norman has been having the program for 10 years. The ...

Managerial Leadership Skills Linked To Staff Rates Of Serious Heart Disease (Medical News Today)
Managers' leadership skills can have a major impact on rates of serious heart disease among staff, finds research published ahead of print in Occupational and Environmental Medicine. Swedish researchers tracked the heart health of more than 3000 employed men who were taking part in the Work, Lipids, and Fibrinogen Stockholm (WOLF) study.

IT Capstone Showcase allows students to mingle and meet corporate sponsors (EurekAlert!)
( New Jersey Institute of Technology ) NJIT's Capstone Showcase in Information Technology will feature teams of students detailing current or recent projects developed for regional corporate sponsors, non-profit organizations and students' entrepreneurs.