When a group is without a leader, you can often count on a narcissist to take charge, a new study suggests.

A strong leader who punishes cheats and freeloaders can increase the cooperation and riches enjoyed by the rest of the group, according to psychology and economics research at the University of British Columbia, Sheffield Hallam University and the University of Kent.

More than eight of out of ten Catholics are satisfied with the leadership of Pope Benedict XVI, according to a poll of Catholic adults in the United States. More than seven out of ten are equally satisfied with the leadership of the U.S. bishops, a14-point jump, from 58 to 72 percent, since 2004.

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.

In theory, meeting inspirational leaders from all walks of life can be a life-changing experience -but getting access to such people is really a matter of chance for many people who are deciding on or starting out on their career paths.

In a just-completed survey of Fortune 500 companies operating in accelerating economies – Brazil, Russia, India, and China (the so-called “BRIC” countries) – a team at Stevens Institute of Technology has found that continued, accelerated corporate growth may be hampered by insufficiently trained technical personnel failing to meet international standards.

Motorola, Inc. announced that it has shipped its 50 millionth SURFboard modem. This significant milestone further strengthens Motorola’s leadership position in global modem deployments as well as retail cable modem shipments.

IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced that in a new report published by IDC's Energy Insights, IBM's Maximo software was cited as a leader in Enterprise Asset Management solutions for the Petroleum Refining industries.

AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) today announced that AT&T has received the 2007 North American Market Leadership Award in Carrier Ethernet services, presented by the global-growth consulting firm Frost & Sullivan.

IBM (NYSE: IBM) has once again raised the performance bar for its System p servers, announcing two new benchmark results that extend its leadership position for both the AIX(R) and Linux(R) operating systems and further dwarf the competition. The results include:

Computer Sciences Corporation (NYSE: CSC) announced today that 17 insurers and self-insured organizations received awards for software innovation and leadership at the CSC Connect 2007 Conference. The winners were nominated and selected by CSC’s client community.

Demonstrating their commitment to supporting the development of American business leaders, Canon U.S.A., Inc., Canon Virginia, Inc. (CVI), and Christopher Newport University (CNU) today announced the formation of the Christopher Newport University – Canon Leadership Scholars Program.