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 GIFT OF DOUBT
Malcolm Gladwell, The New Yorker, June 24, 2013
This article by Malcolm Gladwell pays tribute to Economist Albert O.Hirschman and his thoughts on crisis, planning, creativity and the power of failure. […read more]
The Black Swans Circling P&G
Grant McCracken, HBR Blog Network, June 21, 2013
With CEO A.G. Lafley back at the helm the black swans are circling P&G. […read more]
Your Foundation in Crisis: Will You Be Ready?
Davia Temin, Philanthropy New York, June 18, 2013
Crisis is turning into the “new normal” for most organizations and corporations in this post-recession era. And foundations are as vulnerable and prone to crisis as public companies and universities, particularly in the age of social media. In this piece for Philanthropy New York’s Smart Assets blog, Davia Temin writes about the recent “crisis case” seminar she led for foundation executives. […read more]
Your Foundation in Crisis: Will You Be Ready?
Philanthropy New York, June 18, 2013
Crisis is turning into the “new normal” for most organizations and corporations in this post-recession era. And foundations are as vulnerable and prone to crisis as public companies and universities, particularly in the age of social media. In this piece for Philanthropy New York’s Smart Assets blog, Davia Temin writes about the recent “crisis case” seminar she led for foundation executives. […read more]
“Your Foundation in Crisis: Will You Be Ready?”
Davia Temin writes about the recent “crisis case” seminar she led for foundation executives. — Philanthropy New York […read more]
60 Seconds with Pamela Ryckman
Leah Faye Cooper, New York Post, June 17, 2013
“Stiletto Network” author Pamela Ryckman sits down with the New York Post for sixty seconds to answer five quick questions about her new book. […read more]
Hashtags come to Facebook today
Jon Swartz, USA Today, June 14, 2013
The hashtag, made popular on Twitter to add context and shared interests to tweets, is now available on Facebook. […read more]
Test Videos
Boards Coming Up Short on Crisis Management
Marcy Syms and Davia Temin, Agenda, June 10, 2013
Corporate boards are facing crises of a magnitude never before seen, with even the most experienced board directors finding themselves ill-prepared for crisis. Therefore, how boards respond to such events speaks volumes about the character and culture of the organizations they lead. In this Agenda article, Davia Temin – along with co-author Marcy Syms, former CEO of Syms Corporation – outlines several steps boards can take to set the right tone for management and help mitigate risk when crisis hits.
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“Boards Coming Up Short on Crisis Management”
Corporate boards are facing crises of a magnitude never before seen, with even the most experienced board directors finding themselves ill-prepared for crisis. Davia Temin – along with co-author Marcy Syms, former CEO of Syms Corporation – outline several steps boards can take to set the right tone for management and help mitigate risk when crisis hits. — Financial Times’ Agenda […read more]