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.
Michael Bloomberg Concludes Horrible Speech: ‘Who Wrote This Shit?’
David A. Graham, The Atlantic, July 5, 2012
Open mike alert: watch New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s reaction to a speech that was written for him to deliver on July 4, that he really didn’t like at all. […read more]
Where the Heart Beats: John Cage, Zen Buddhism, and the Inner Life of Artists
Maria Popova, Brainpickings, July 5, 2012
Maria Popova reviews Where the Heart Beats: John Cage, Zen Buddhism, and the Inner Life of Artists, a new biography of John Cage, an American composer and music theorist who delved profoundly into Zen Buddhism. […read more]
Getting Past ‘No’: How to Move a Cold Call Forward
Geoffrey James, Inc., July 5, 2012
James Geoffrey provides a veritable script for cold-callers looking to effectively engage customers, with a list of seven potential objections that could arise during a call and how to best respond to each. […read more]
Older Bees Reverse Brain Aging with Youthful Tasks
Janice Wood, PsychCentral, July 5, 2012
How do aging bees keep their minds sharp—and young? By taking on tasks associated with the youth in the hive, according to a recent study published in Experimental Gerontology. Any lessons for humans here? […read more]
‘God particle’ a gateway to new vision of universe
Amy Coopes, PhysOrg, July 5, 2012
The recent discovery of the “elusive” Higgs boson, or “God particle,” has unleashed considerable excitement among the physicist community. Scientists suspect that it could eventually make light speed travel a reality. […read more]
We thought you were absolutely phenomenal
We thought you were absolutely phenomenal.”
—Corporate Strategy Client
Thanks again for your contribution
Thanks again for your contribution; we are getting fantastic feedback on its relevance to our market.”
—Corporate Intellectual Capital Head
The content you wrote to create talking points around the scenarios demonstrated we had thought through consequences and were prepared
The content you wrote to create talking points around the scenarios demonstrated we had thought through consequences and were prepared.”
—CMO, Major Financial Services Firm
I’ve seen a lot of press releases and this one really stands out
I’ve seen a lot of press releases and this one really stands out.”
—Business Journalist
Beautifully written, truly
Beautifully written, truly. I knew my copy was full of emotion and defensiveness, so thank you for so completely changing the tone and the polish.”
—Crisis Client