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Modern matron struggling to fulfil role as leader

Experts at The University of Nottingham say 'modern matrons' — with their managerial and entrepreneurial skills — are struggling to fulfil their role as leader, and this remains a major challenge in a crucially important area of healthcare.

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Benazir Bhutto's Funeral: a tearful adieu to Bhutto

Benazir Bhutto's family and supporters bid a tearful adieu to Bhutto at her funeral.

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Rajiv Gandhi remembered on 63rd birth anniversary

Today is the 64th birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi and several functions have been organised in India to celebrate the occasion, while the day is also observed as Sadbhavna Divas, or National Integration Day.

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Man who moved mountain loses battle against cancer

The man who moved a mountain by toiling alone with hammer-and-chisel for 22 years to bring his village closer to the Bihar’s capital Patna, had lost his battle against cancer on Friday.

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LDS President James E. Faust Passes Away

President James E. Faust, second counselor in the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, died at his home early this morning surrounded by his family.

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U.S.: Mentoring Program Brings Businesswomen Together

As part of U.S. public-diplomacy efforts, 32 women leaders from 20 emerging economies spent three weeks in May in the United States, to learn from the experience of accomplished U.S. businesswomen.

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Wolfowitz Rejects Criticism of His Leadership of World Bank

World Bank President Paul Wolfowitz has rejected criticism of his leadership on the eve of the semi-annual finance ministers meeting at the World Bank and International Monetary Fund in Washington.

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What makes a good leader

Organizational leaders who come across as low or high in assertiveness tend to be seen as less effective, according to a study coming out in the February issue of the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, published by the American Psychological Association (APA).

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