News time. A fine selection of L&D stories from all round the world, covering leadership, skills, technology and more.

Why Bad People Make The Best Leaders - Forbes

Forbes know how to write a good headline.

Why I decided to join the NHS graduate training scheme - The Guardian

The pension? (kidding)

UK firms consider hiring ex-hackers to solve skills shortage - Computer Weekly

Whatever it takes, eh?

Campaign To Get Craft Skills Back Into School - Yahoo! News

After some interesting comments from Nicky Morgan recently, it's good to see arts and crafts are still being fought for.

Facebook service aimed at professionals to launch in a few months - Reuters

LinkedIn or Facebook? There's only one way to find out...

Six banking careers in Asia where soft skills are becoming much more important - efinancialcareers

'Behavioural skills', please.

Equine Coaching: What Horses Can Teach Us About Personal Growth - The Huffington Post

I'm trying to keep an open mind here.

The Crucial Difference Between A Good Person And A Good Leader - Forbes

Exhibit B.

Top 10 Tips: Choosing HR systems - The Yorkshire Post

Good, concise advice.

Back off #shirtstorm scientist, supporters say - Erie TV News

(and finally)