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.

What Is Artificial Intelligence?

Richard Powers, The New York Times, February 5, 2011

I.B.M.’s “Watson,” the jeopardy supercomputer, is examined as a computer. This examination provides insight into what it means for artificial intelligence to have come this far. […read more]

Working 25/8: More ‘To Dos’ Than We Can Get ‘To Done’

Davia Temin, Forbes, February 2, 2011

As the founder and CEO of a boutique management consultancy, dedicated to surpassing all others, I find that eight hours a day – or more – must be devoted to exceeding the expectations of each client; eight hours a day – or more – must be devoted to running the company; and eight hours a day – or more – must be devoted to bringing in new business. Sleep, and you wake up behind. […read more]

Crisis: The Ultimate Refiner’s Fire

Industry Today (Vol. 14, Issue 1), February 2011

“If not handled in appropriate fashion, a crisis can burn down a business faster than Mrs. O’leary’s cow destroyed ‘Old Chicago.’ Davia Temin, who consults with companies on crisis management, offers her observations on the most effective strategies designed to douse the flame before it becomes an out-of-control conflagration.” […read more]

Managing Risk by Role-Playing

Chandler Harris, American Banker, February 2011

American Banker‘s Chandler Harris writes on Davia’s Crisis Games and how they can help CEOs deal with the most extreme of situations. […read more]

Managing Risk by Role-Playing

Chandler Harris, American Banker, February 1, 2011

On CEO Davia Temin’s ‘crisis games.’ In times of crisis, the coolest head often prevails. Davia has devised ‘crisis games’ which help the executives she works with know exactly what to do when the real thing happens. […read more]

The reputation ripple effect

Sean Kilcarr, Fleet Owner, January 13, 2011

Davia’s list of “Reputation To-do’s” is cited in this article written for executives in the commerical trucking industry. […read more]