2. Must Reads

Must Reads

“When turmoil rules, go in.” — Lao Tzu

There is so much to read, so much to know, so many sources to follow. And the volume of news and information just keeps growing exponentially. How to keep up? Even more, how to rediscover the serendipity of learning something new and interesting for its own sake?

Here, for your enjoyment and interest, are the articles Temin and Company considers “must reads.” They are primarily on the topics of reputation and crisis management, the media, leadership and strategy, perception and psychology, self-presentation, science, girls and women, organizational behavior and other articles of interest.

They are listed below with the most recent articles first, and to the side, by category.

We hope you enjoy them and would appreciate your comments. And whenever you have any favorite articles for us to add, please let us know so that we might include them for other readers to enjoy.

There is so much to read, so much to know, so many sources to follow. And the volume of news and information just keeps growing exponentially. How to keep up? Even more, how to rediscover the serendipity of learning something new and interesting for its own sake?

Here, for your enjoyment and interest, are the articles Temin and Company considers “must reads.” They are primarily on the topics of reputation and crisis management, the media, leadership and strategy, perception and psychology, self-presentation, science, girls and women, organizational behavior and other articles of interest.

They are listed below with the most recent articles first, and to the side, by category.

We hope you enjoy them and would appreciate your comments. And whenever you have any favorite articles for us to add, please let us know so that we might include them for other readers to enjoy.

Losing Is Good for You

Ashley Merryman, The New York Times, September 24, 2013

Awards can be powerful motivators, but nonstop recognition does not inspire children to succeed. In fact, it can cause them to underachieve. […read more]

Should hedge funds advertise?

HedgeWeek, September 23, 2013

As the ban on hedge fund, private equity fund, and venture capital fund “advertising” is set to lift on Monday, September 23, most funds are wondering if they should take advantage of the opportunity, or sit it out. Of most immediate concern will be whether the chance to advertise, reach out to the media, or otherwise market their expertise will actually help funds repair reputations tarnished during the financial crisis, says financial services reputation expert Davia Temin. […read more]

T&C Infographic: Should Hedge Funds Advertise?

T&C Infographic, September 23, 2013

In June of 2013, the SEC lifted the 80-year-old ban on advertising for Hedge Funds, Private Equity Funds, and Venture Capital Funds. This infographic draws from the Thought Piece on Hedge Fund Advertising and provides additional, visual data on the state of Hedge Funds’ reputations.

The infographic also suggests how funds can leverage this golden opportunity to rebuild trust, improve investor relationships, and distinguish themselves from the crowd.

TeminHedgeFundsInfographic

Should Hedge Funds Advertise?

T&C Thought Piece, MarketWatch, September 20, 2013

As the ban on hedge fund, private equity fund, and venture capital fund “advertising” is set to lift on Monday, September 23, most funds are wondering if they should take advantage of the opportunity, or sit it out. Of most immediate concern will be whether the chance to advertise, reach out to the media, or otherwise market their expertise will actually help funds repair reputations tarnished during the financial crisis, says financial services reputation expert Davia Temin. […read more]

From Russia With PR

Justin Elliott, ProPublica, September 12, 2013

Op-ed placement is a standard part of a public relations firms’ efforts, but it’s rare for readers to find out who’s behind the curtain. Recent favorable opinion pieces on Russia reveal that the Russian Government is behind it, working with public relations giant Ketchum. […read more]

Life’s Hard Lessons

Jane E. Brody, The New York Times, September 9, 2013

Life is filled with inevitable obstacles and this article’s author recommends Dr. Norman E. Rosenthal’s “The Gift of Adversity,” a book comprised of a series of autobiographical stories with life-changing lessons, to those looking for help in coping with them. […read more]

To Cut Office Stress, Try Butterflies and Meditation?

Sue Shellenbarger, The Wall Street Journal, October 9, 2012

Research shows that employing stress-busting techniques such as “mindful communication” and “cognitive behavioral training” can actually change the way the brain and body react to stressors. Even an office’s decor can help alleviate stress for a harried employee. […read more]

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How NOT To Handle A Crisis: XO Communications’ Monumental Fail

Leadership, “Reputation Matters” Forbes, September 7, 2013

We’re a small business. They tell us that we are the backbone of the American economy. What do we need to compete and win at this challenging moment in time? (And they are all challenging of course.) Wonderful, smart people? Check. A valuable, viable business proposition and a record of success? Check. A profound care for our clients and an indefatigable work ethic? Check. A great website, superb intellectual capital, a highly responsive, real-time communications strategy? Check, check, check.

And a reliable, customer-friendly Internet Service Provider to host our email and point folks to our website? NO CHECK!

In fact, our ISP — one that specializes in small businesses — has had three systemic outages in 2 months, leaving us — and a huge percentage of small businesses in America — high and dry.

XO Communications is breaking every crisis management rule in the book. […read more]