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.
Ferric C. Fang and Arturo Casadevall, Scientific American, April 12, 2013
The science of cheating: how scientists are uncovering the causes of fraud and dishonesty and devising new strategies to root them out. [...read more]
Daniel Akst, The Wall Street Journal, April 12, 2013
Brisk walking is just as good as running for warding off diabetes, hypertension and high cholesterol, according to a new study. Subscription required for full access. [...read more]
Melissa J. Anderson, The Glass Hammer, April 12, 2013
A new study explains how two different ways of "imagining others' experience" – one cognitive and one emotional – can enable better outcomes in specific negotiation scenarios. [...read more]
BBC News, April 12, 2013
Twitter's recent acquisition of music discovery website We Are Hunted suggests that the micro-blogging site will soon launch its own dedicated music app. [...read more]
Anya Kamenetz, Fast Company, April 11, 2013
A new study shows that positive employee engagement and relationships are critical to maintaining a company's productivity. [...read more]
Ferris Jabr, Scientific American, April 11, 2013
While e-readers and tablets are gaining popularity, research suggests that reading on paper still boasts important cognitive advantages. [...read more]
Will Shanklin, Gizmag, April 11, 2013
Music in 140 notes or less? Twitter is set to launch a new music suggestion app. [...read more]
Maria Popova, Brain Pickings, April 10, 2013
An animated explanation for how the universe was born. [...read more]
Gretchen Reynolds, The New York Times, April 10, 2013
Brain boost: how regular exercise can improve memory and enhance cognitive function. [...read more]