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.
SunTimes fires photographer for making up names and quotes for ‘Question of the Week’ feature
Jimromenesko.com, July 22, 2012
Tamara Bell, a photographer for Sun-Times Media, was fired after admitting to inserting 22 fabricated quotes in the paper’s “Question of the Week” section. […read more]
Power Up Your Brain: Myth vs. Reality
Megan Erickson, BigThink, July 22, 2012
Need to energize your brain? Check out BigThink’s tips on how to keep your mind sharp, including advice from Princeton neuroscientist Sam Wang. […read more]
I have just been appointed to our Executive Committee. It is a recognition of our whole team
I have just been appointed to our Executive Committee. It is a recognition of our whole team and our excellent strategic partners. Really, you’ve made a large impact and our success is intertwined as it should be. Thank you.”
—CMO, World-class Financial Services Firm
How Chick-Fil-A’s Social-Media Bungle Fueled a Gay-Rights Backlash
Carol Tice, Forbes, July 20, 2012
Carol Tice analyzes fast-food chain Chick-Fil-A’s public relations meltdown after it issued a statement on its website that purposefully neglected to address company president Dan Cathy’s contributions to anti-gay charities. […read more]
Can’t think of any other company we would want to work with than yours
Can’t think of any other company we would want to work with than yours – thanks for the great effort!”
—Executive Director, University Think Tank
Don’t Believe Everything You See on Facebook
Hollis Thomases, Inc., July 20, 2012
Did you know that some companies use software solutions to automatically generate new users and “likes” on Facebook and Twitter? And that isn’t the only method they use to appear more popular. […read more]
What Marketing Will Look Like in 2025
John Brandon, Inc., July 20, 2012
John Brandon seems to have time-traveled to the future with four predictions about how marketers will seek to delve deeper—and even invasively—into the consumer psyche. […read more]
Why Can’t Medicine Seem to Fix Simple Mistakes?
Tracy Weber, Charles Ornstein and Marshall Allen, ProPublica, July 20, 2012
In light of the recent death of a 12-year-old boy from septic shock at NYU’s Langone Medical Center—and rising incidences of medical errors at hospitals across the U.S.—ProPublica is launching a project to track instances of harm to patients. […read more]
Jeremy Lin’s Brilliant Score In Personal Branding: Trademarking ‘Linsanity’
Reputation Matters, Forbes, July 19, 2012
Jeremy Lin has taken personal branding to the next level – by trademarking his personal brand of mass hysteria – “Linsanity.” And it’s a good thing he did, because as he moves from New York to Houston, Linsanity moves with him. Here is a primer on successful “Personal Branding.” […read more]
I am not sure what the secret code is in the sentences you craft
I am not sure what the secret code is in the sentences you craft or the direction you give but Whoa, it works.”
—CEO, Professional Services Firm