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.

Tweets as Poll Data? Be Careful

The Numbers Guy, The Wall Street Journal, February 11, 2012

With new data everywhere from the rise of Facebook and Twitter, it seems that it could be easy to use this as a gauge on the population as a whole. This Wall Street Journal article suggests that quality is better than quantity when looking at data. […read more]

The Age of Big Data

Steve Lohr, The New York Times, February 11, 2012

If you’re good with data you have a world of opportunity waiting for you. Data is set to become something valued much like money or stock, and will be huge in the coming years. […read more]

How to Work with Someone You Hate

Amy Gallo, Harvard Business Review, January 30, 2012

Working with someone you hate can be distracting and draining. An insufferable colleague can negatively affect your attitude and performance. You may end up wasting time and energy trying to keep your emotions in check and attempting to manage the person’s behavior. Fortunately, with the right tactics, you can still have a productive working relationship with someone you can’t stand. […read more]

The Smart Politician’s Guide To Avoiding Scandal

Alan Greenblatt, National Public Radio, January 28, 2012

This article has all the most recent political scandals lined up as a list of what to do and not to do as a politician. It’s sound crisis and reputation management advice that is applicable outside the political realm as well. […read more]

In Paterno death apology, a lesson for CEOs

Kim Bhasin, MSNBC, January 22, 2012

This is an interesting place to find lessons for CEOs – in the wake of the Penn State scandal, a student editor misreported Paterno’s death. His response was to handle it with class and dignity. This article discusses his letter. […read more]

Is Banking Bad?

Nicholas D. Kristof, The New York Times, January 18, 2012

A Swarthmore College student asked Nicholas Kristof: “Is it immoral for students to seek banking jobs?” Kristof responds no, and also no to the corollary question if it is unethical to make millions in private equity. […read more]