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.

The year brought many unexpected gifts

The year brought many unexpected gifts – and having the opportunity to work with you was a very special one. Thanks for ably stewarding me through my first Board Meeting! It has been a pleasure and privilege, and I look forward to more.”

   —Senior Foundation Executive

I wanted to express my thanks for the expertise

I wanted to express my thanks for the expertise, assistance and sensitive concern you gave… in respect of the public disclosure of the settlement. You knew from the outset and I learned during the process, that it would prove to be the most difficult and contentious part of the wind-up of a complicated and highly charged lawsuit.”

   —Litigation Partner, on successful settlement of lawsuit

Facebook’s Board Discovers Sheryl Sandberg. Why Now?

Diane Brady, Bloomberg BusinessWeek, June 26, 2012

The appointment of Facebook’s Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg to the company’s Board of Directors has been viewed as a resounding victory for women by some and met with a decidedly lukewarm response from others. Featuring commentary by Davia Temin. […read more]

I had two public speaking sessions with you

I had two public speaking sessions with you a couple of years ago – changed my life – I am now a happy and successful public speaker!”

—Assistant Dean of Institutional Advancement, Nationally-known College

Thanks in large part to excellent coaching provided by Davia Temin

Thanks in large part to excellent coaching provided by Davia Temin, I recently came through quite successfully in one of the most difficult interviews I’ve faced in my many years in media relations and communications. In her preparation work with me – by asking smart questions and listening carefully to my answers – Ms. Temin skillfully identified the message points and delivery style that would work best for me personally and for the institution I represent. My belief in the message we devised together made it so much easier for me to do my best on camera, under tough questioning, on the day of the interview. Davia helped me identify potential pitfalls and effective phrasing for my key points. We worked on body language and simple tricks that help one come across effectively on television. I could see all of the detailed preparation paying off in spades as the stressful interview unfolded. For anyone facing a challenging interview with the potential to cause harm to his or her organization – or to bring great benefits, for that matter – there is no one better to have in your corner than Davia Temin.”

   —University Head of Communications<

On the Ground: Untouchability in India

K. Stalin, The Huffington Post, June 25, 2012

Stalin K, Managing Trustee of Video Volunteers, an organization that Davia chairs, provides a personal account of his experiences filming and interacting with those considered members of India’s “untouchable” caste. […read more]