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.
Levo League’s New Model for Millennial Media
Diane Brady, Bloomberg Businessweek, February 17, 2014
With so many companies chasing gen Y women, why is Levo League getting so much buzz? Sure, Levo Chief Executive Caroline Ghosn is the daughter of Carlos Ghosn, who runs both Nissan Motor and Renault . Ms. Ghosn and her Levo co-founder, Amanda Pouchot, are both millennials themselves. And it helps to have support and $1.25 million of seed money from such investors as Facebook Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg and AOL’s Susan Lyne. Scoring interviews with such folks as Warren Buffett will also put you on the map.
But Levo has built an audience of 8 million since 2012 by filling a need, not attracting big names. Its mission to empower young women in the first 10 years of their careers is backed up by a breezy mix of self-help articles, digital access to mentors, job postings, and live chats with prominent role models. The group also has 23 local chapters to connect offline.
Now, armed with $7 million in venture funding, Ghosn is launching Levo 2.0. The goal: to turn what she calls a “self-serve buffet” of mainly U.S. content into a global “recommendation engine for your career.” If Ghosn succeeds, Levo could become a model for using data to create more meaningful and lucrative ties with customers. […read more]
Don’t Close the Door on “Boomerang” Employees
“The Management Tip,” Harvard Business Review, February 12, 2014
Former employees who leave and then return are an increasingly valuable source of talent. Among their advantages: they’re familiar with your operations and culture, know many of your current employees and clients, and may require little or no training to start making contributions. So how do you recruit them back to your company? […read more]
AOL’s Armstrong Joins Parade of CEOs Apologizing
Jeff Green, Bloomberg, February 10, 2014
AOL Inc. Chief Executive Officer Tim Armstrong is on a long list of corporate bosses who put their trust in an apology to contain fallout from an embarrassing public statement. Armstrong said he was sorry and backtracked on a 401(k) policy change days after he cited the cost of “distressed babies” on the AOL health-care plan as a reason the company needed to save some money.
The best outcome for Armstrong would be if the uproar blows over. But, according to Davia Temin, now that blunders move at the speed of the Internet, even executives with strong boardroom support sometimes can’t bounce back when they trip up in a very public way. […read more]
Experts warn of coming wave of serious cybercrime
Danielle Douglas and Craig Timberg, The Washington Post, February 9, 2014
The rash of attacks against Target and other top retailers is likely to be the leading edge of a wave of serious cybercrime, as hackers become increasingly skilled at breaching the nation’s antiquated payment systems, experts say. Traditional defenses such as installing antivirus software and monitoring accounts for unusual activity offer little resistance. […read more]
Mom slams AOL’s CEO in ‘babies’ fiasco
James Covert, New York Post, February 9, 2014
AOL CEO Tim Armstrong was criticized for citing the healthcare costs for two “distressed babies” as the reason for cuts to its 401(k) contributions. […read more]
Comfortable Music Makes You Dream of Comfort
Andrew O’Connell, “The Daily Stat,” HBR Blog Network, February 7, 2014
The type of music we’re listening to when browsing online may influence what we buy, according to research reported in the Wall Street Journal. […read more]
Why Does My iPhone Battery Die So Fast? Here’s The iPhone Battery Fix!
David Payette, Payette Forward, August 25, 2013
This article’s author explains why the iPhone battery drains so quickly and offers tips on how to get longer battery life without sacrificing functionality. […read more]
Bed-Stuy Nursing Home: ‘Much Below Average’ in Staff Care
Alex Eidman, Gotham Gazette, February 6, 2014
The Gotham Gazette took a close look at five of the city’s lowest-rated nursing homes, including Bishop Henry Hucles, where complaints are not uncommon. The facility, located in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn, ranks as one of the lowest-rated nursing homes in the city, according to state inspections and Medicare records. […read more]
Make Conflict Collaborative, Not Combative
“The Management Tip,” Harvard Business Review, February 5, 2014
Conflict, while it may be uncomfortable, is the source of true innovation and a critical process in identifying and mitigating risks. To maintain your self-image as a nice person, this article offers tactics to help you remain collaborative, not combative. […read more]
Trust Across America Names Reputation Expert Davia Temin One of “Top 100 Thought Leaders in Trustworthy Business” for Second Consecutive Year
T&C Press Release, Reuters, February 4, 2014
Marketing, reputation, and crisis strategist Davia Temin has been named for a second consecutive year to the Top 100 Thought Leaders in Trustworthy Business by Trust Across America-Trust Around the World (TAA-TAW). The annual list honors CEOs, leadership experts, and researchers across public and private sectors.
“Trust is a word that is so easy to invoke and so hard to win and keep,” says Ms. Temin, CEO of Temin and Company, a management consultancy focused on marketing strategy, reputation and crisis management, and leadership coaching. “As we’re seeing today, the digital age is bringing issues of trust even more front and center. When individuals betray trust, everyone knows.” […read more]