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.
Survey finds risk management key to better governance
Aarti Maharaj, Corporate Secretary, February 27, 2013
One industry analyst believes that CFOs can provide insight to improve corporate governance practices. […read more]
New research sheds light on 13 ways to gain followers on Twitter
Neurobonkers, Big Think, February 27, 2013
The first-ever longitudinal study aiming to correlate features of Twitter users with follower numbers reveals why people lose and gain followers. […read more]
Why did Anne Hathaway apologize? And is there a lesson for your kids here?
Lisa Suhay, The Christian Science Monitor, February 27, 2013
Why did actress Anne Hathaway apologize after she wore a different dress to the Academy Awards than the one she had planned on? Reevaluating when apologies are truly necessary. […read more]
How To Use Google Like Sherlock Holmes
Jonathan Fowler and Elizabeth Rodd, Big Think, February 27, 2013
How Sherlock Holmes would have used Google. […read more]
Finding the Just-Right Level of Self-Esteem for a Child
Sue Shellenbarger, The Wall Street Journal, February 26, 2013
Research shows that children with a realistic understanding of how they are seen by others are more resilient. This article by The Wall Street Journal offers advice on how to raise a child with a healthy level of self-esteem. […read more]
Why your brain loves to get feedback
Tom Stafford, BBC, February 26, 2013
The essence of intelligence: how enhanced feedback methods can accelerate learning. […read more]
Why Are Boards Coming Up Short In Performance?
Stephen Miles, Corporate Board Member, February 26, 2013
Stephen Miles—advisor to chief executives and boards around the world—outlines the reasons why many corporate boards are coming up short in their performance. […read more]
Will we ever… understand what dark matter is made from?
Matthew Francis, BBC, February 26, 2013
What the mysterious substance “dark matter” means for us and the universe. […read more]
Steve Shepard, Founding Dean of CUNY J-School, Steps Downs
Kara Bloomgarden-Smoke, The New York Observer, February 26, 2013
Steve Shepard, founding Dean of the CUNY Graduate School of Journalism, recently announced his resignation after an eight-year tenure. […read more]
Mediterranean Diet Shown to Ward Off Heart Attack and Stroke
Gina Kolata, The New York Times, February 25, 2013
Mykonos, here we come: the health benefits of a Mediterranean diet. […read more]