Must Reads
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.
What Does it Take to be Resilient?
Suzanne Oaks, Corporate Board Member, May 9, 2013
Resilience and the boardroom: what does it take to think long-term in a world focused on quarterly results? WomenCorporateDirectors Global Institute challenges director thinking on earnings reports, consumer behavior, innovation, crisis management, and a host of global issues facing companies today. […read more]
The Morning Risk Report: The Car Ad Reputational Pileup
Nicholas Elliott, The Wall Street Journal, May 1, 2013
Some car advertising, and some advertising across the board, is taking on a sinister or inappropriate tone, in order to be noticed. See The Wall Street Journal‘s Morning Risk Report on “The Car Ad Reputational Pileup” for Davia Temin’s suggestions on how to fix the situation. […read more]
Colleges, Universities, and Foundations in Crisis: Reputation Expert Davia Temin Speaks at Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) Annual Conference
T&C Press Release, The Wall Street Journal, April 18, 2013
Davia Temin speaks on “Communicating in Times of Crisis and Opportunity” at the 21(st) annual Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) Conference for Institutionally Related Foundations in Atlanta, addressing how universities and their foundations can best survive crises of all kinds with their reputations intact, or even strengthened. […read more]
It Takes a Lot of Coughing to Go Viral — How I Reached My First 1,000 Twitter Followers
Leadership, “Reputation Matters” Forbes, April 15, 2013
Virality is the Holy Grail of Both Corporate and Personal Social Media.
We all want to fashion that one perfect tweet or post that will circumnavigate the globe in minutes or days, and will boost our number of followers and “klout” score to the stratosphere. We want to build our brand and reputation. But the public is fickle, and what captures its imagination, much less goes viral, one day might not the next. […read more]
Why We Cheat
Ferric C. Fang and Arturo Casadevall, Scientific American, April 12, 2013
The science of cheating: how scientists are uncovering the causes of fraud and dishonesty and devising new strategies to root them out. […read more]
Walking Is As Good As Running If You Cover As Much Ground
Daniel Akst, The Wall Street Journal, April 12, 2013
Brisk walking is just as good as running for warding off diabetes, hypertension and high cholesterol, according to a new study. Subscription required for full access. […read more]
When to Use Your Head and When to Use Your Heart in Negotiation
Melissa J. Anderson, The Glass Hammer, April 12, 2013
A new study explains how two different ways of “imagining others’ experience” – one cognitive and one emotional – can enable better outcomes in specific negotiation scenarios. […read more]
Twitter acquisition move hints at music service
BBC News, April 12, 2013
Twitter’s recent acquisition of music discovery website We Are Hunted suggests that the micro-blogging site will soon launch its own dedicated music app. […read more]
How Work BFFs Make Your Employees More Engaged–And Your Company More Profitable
Anya Kamenetz, Fast Company, April 11, 2013
A new study shows that positive employee engagement and relationships are critical to maintaining a company’s productivity. […read more]
The Reading Brain in the Digital Age: The Science of Paper versus Screens
Ferris Jabr, Scientific American, April 11, 2013
While e-readers and tablets are gaining popularity, research suggests that reading on paper still boasts important cognitive advantages. […read more]