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.
Buffett Announces Cancer Diagnosis With Characteristic Courage and Class
Reputation Matters, Forbes, April 17, 2012
Yet again, Warren Buffett is leading the way for us all. He has acted quickly, thoroughly, and with consummate responsibility to his shareholders and investment partners in announcing his newly diagnosed prostate cancer. […read more]
A real utility infielder speaker
A real utility infielder speaker – give you any topic, and you hit a home run.”
—Corporate Leadership Development Head
Meet the Urban Datasexual
Dominic Basulto, Big Think, April 16, 2012
“The datasexual looks a lot like you and me, but what’s different is their preoccupation with personal data. They are relentlessly digital, they obsessively record everything about their personal lives, and they think that data is sexy. In fact, the bigger the data, the sexier it becomes. Their lives – from a data perspective, at least – are perfectly groomed.” […read more]
Why Didn’t Passengers Panic On The Titanic?
Caitlin Kenney and Zoe Chace, National Public Radio, April 12, 2012
Caitlin Kenney and Zoe Chace of NPR compare the responses of the passengers on the Titanic, which sunk in 2.5 hours, and the Lusitania, which sunk in 17 minutes. The two ships sailed around the same time and were both luxury liners – so why the difference? […read more]
Lotus has a PR meltdown on Facebook
Cars UK, April 11, 2012
“…there are a few ways to deflect criticism. Agree with the critics, ignore the critics or indulge in some deflecting news or self-deprecation. Lotus has found a new way – make out how you find the criticism funny and then go off on a rant,” writes Cars UK. […read more]
You are at the top of the game
You are at the top of the game.”
—President, Corporate Crisis Client, at the resolution of the crisis
Why is IBM Even Sponsoring the Masters?
Agnes T. Crane, Slate, April 5, 2012
“Golf and business often mix well. But Augusta National Golf Club, which hosts the famed Masters tournament, staunchly remains an all-boys club. This conflicts with the diversity aims of tournament sponsor International Business Machines (IBM). The difficulty is particularly noticeable this year, given the gender of the technology company’s new chief executive, Virginia Rometty,” writes Agnes T. Crane for Slate.com. […read more]
Success is a Marathon
Harvey Mackay, Inc.com, April 3, 2012
Harvey Mackay writes that: “persistence and determination are what keep us hammering away. I’ve known entrepreneurs who were not great salespeople, or didn’t know how to code, or were not particularly charismatic leaders. But I don’t know of any entrepreneurs who have achieved any level of success without persistence and determination.” […read more]
Why Great Leaders Are in Short Supply
James S. Rosebush, Harvard Business Review, March 30, 2012
James S. Rosebush writes an article for Harvard Business Review telling us why and how leadership has become more difficult in the information age. […read more]
Flipping Out in Public – From Jet Blue Pilot to Kony 2012 Producer, Stress Takes Its Toll
Davia Temin, Forbes.com, March 29, 2012
Davia examines what the all external media stimulation we receive every day does to our inner selves in her Forbes.com article on stress taking its toll on people in 2012, specifically citing the recent, public meltdowns of the Kony 2012 producer and a JetBlue pilot. […read more]