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.
The plain numbers about women in tech – The VCs
Whitney Hess, Whitneyhess.com, January 31, 2012
Women are in short supply in venture capital, at least according to this study, which calls for more women to involve themselves in becoming members of big VC firms. […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]
The real way to build a social network
Reid Hoffman, CNN Money/Fortune, January 24, 2012
LinkedIn co-founder offers optimal strategies for growing one’s social network. […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]
Women and Money: Why We Stress, and How to Beat It
Maria Lin, Learnvest, January 18, 2012
The American Psychological Association released the 2011 Stress in America survey, and found that women are more stressed than men and that the number one source of stress is money, followed by work, and the economy. Maria Lin tells us about how women can beat stress and why it happens. [… read more]
Penn State’s Trustees Recount Painful Decision to Fire Paterno
Pete Thamel and Mark Viera, The New York Times, January 18, 2012
“It was growing late on the night of Nov. 9, 2011. John P. Surma, the chief executive of U.S. Steel and the vice chairman of Penn State University’s board of trustees, sat at a rectangular table at the Penn Stater Hotel. Gov. Tom Corbett of Pennsylvania was on the speaker phone. Other trustees were present, many emotionally spent….” […read more]
Your Storytelling Brain
Jason Gots, Big Think, January 15, 2012
Storytelling is a fantastic and powerful communication tool. For crisis preparedness, crisis cases are an effective learning tool that Temin and Company uses regularly. This study only validates its efficacy. […read more]
Brain Pickings 2011 Best-of Reading Lists
Brain Pickings, January 15, 2012
This is another list from the earlier recommended “Brain Picker” feed. It includes the Best Science Books, Best Art and Design Books, and many more, of 2011. […read more]