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.
Kissing Your Socks Goodbye
Penelope Green, The New York Times, October 22, 2014
Marie Kondo, author of “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing” shares her advice on home organization, which this article’s author uses to declutter her own home, an experience she shares that includes before and after pics. […read more]
Yahoo profit soars following the Alibaba IPO
James O’Toole, CNN Money, October 22, 2014
Yahoo can’t hide behind Alibaba anymore. The Web giant’s profit soared in the third quarter, after earning $6.3 billion from selling part of its stake in Alibaba, the Chinese e-commerce giant. Alibaba debuted last month on the New York Stock Exchange in the largest IPO in Wall Street history. […read more]
What if Age Is Nothing but a Mind-Set?
Bruce Grierson, The New York Times, October 22, 2014
Psychologist Ellen Langer, who has written or co-written more than 200 studies, imagines a day when blame isn’t the first thing people reach for when things go awry. Instead, we will simply bring to bear the power of our own minds — which she believes will turn out to be far greater than we imagined. If people could learn to be mindful and always perceive the choices available to them, Langer says, they would fulfill their potential and improve their health. […read more]
Bringing parents to the workplace
Jena McGregor, The Washington Post, October 22, 2014
Now that the oldest millennials have been in the workplace for a number of years, several companies are starting to embrace employees’ parents as an asset rather than a hindrance, launching programs such as LinkedIn’s “Bring In Your Parents Day.” […read more]
Woodward and Bernstein remember Ben Bradlee
Katie Couric, Yahoo! News, October 21, 2014
Ben Bradlee will forever be linked to Watergate. The dynamic newspaper man steered The Washington Post through its historic coverage of the most notorious political scandal in U.S. history. “It was the unraveling, the undressing of the Nixon administration,” says Bob Woodward, who along with Carl Bernstein broke open the story that would topple Richard Nixon’s presidency. Woodward and Bernstein shared their reflections on the man who had the faith in them to get the story right. […read more]
Ben Bradlee dies
Dylan Byers and Hadas Gold, Politico, October 21, 2014
Benjamin C. Bradlee, a Massachusetts paperboy in his youth who became the longtime editor of The Washington Post, where he inspired a legion of reporters and led the paper’s coverage of the Watergate scandal, died Tuesday from natural causes, the Post announced. He was 93. Bradlee had more influence on American journalism and politics than perhaps any other editor of his time. […read more]
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When You Should Work for Free (Yes, Seriously)
Carol Roth, Entrepreneur, October 21, 2014
As business owners, there are times when free makes sense and then there’s “nobody buys the cow if the milk’s free.” So, when should you use free as a strategy and how can you best leverage it? This article’s author discusses “the strategy of ‘free'” and when and how to use it. […read more]
Political Polarization & Media Habits
Amy Mitchell, Jeffrey Gottfried, Jocelyn Kiley and Katerina Eva Matsa, PewResearch Journalism Project, October 21, 2014
When it comes to getting news about politics and government, liberals and conservatives inhabit different worlds. There is little overlap in the news sources they turn to and trust. And whether discussing politics online or with friends, they are more likely than others to interact with like-minded individuals, according to a new Pew Research Center study. […read more]
Ben Bradlee, Washington Editor and Watergate Warrior, Dies at 93
Marilyn Berger, The New York Times, October 21, 2014
Ben Bradlee, who presided over The Washington Post‘s Watergate reporting that led to the fall of President Richard M. Nixon and that stamped him in American culture as the quintessential newspaper editor of his era — gruff, charming and tenacious — died on Tuesday at his home in Washington. He was 93. […read more]
How Successful People Handle Toxic People
Dr. Travis Bradberry, LinkedIn, October 20, 2014
The ability to manage your emotions and remain calm under pressure has a direct link to your performance. Research has shown that 90% of top performers are skilled at managing their emotions in times of stress in order to remain calm and in control. One of their greatest gifts is the ability to neutralize toxic people. […read more]