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.
10 Reasons Customers Might Resist Windows 8
Carmen Nobel, HBS Working Knowledge, October 25, 2012
This Harvard Business School professor explains how common reasons for resistance to change might also hinder corporate adoption of the new Windows 8. […read more]
Longtime Brand Consultant Sheds the Label of Retiree
Stuart Elliott, The New York Times, October 24, 2012
Alan Siegel, the “Grand Master” of branding, has opened Siegelvision, which will specialize in brand and corporate identity consulting for nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and foundations. […read more]
Top 10 ways leaders can protect their reputations
Nashville Business Journal, October 23, 2012
Temin and Company’s “Top 10 Ways Leaders Can Protect Their Reputations” turned into a slideshow:
Lesson No. 1: There is no such thing as privacy
Lesson No. 2: If you do err, apologize.
Lesson No. 3: Do not let a lie stand.
8 Social Media Numbers that Will Rock Your Business
Eric Schurenberg, Inc., October 23, 2012
Facebook, Twitter and their spawn are about to change how the world does business. This article explains how far things have already gone. […read more]
Reporter awarded nearly $500K in FOIA case
Andrew Beaujon, Poynter, October 23, 2012
Don’t mess with FOIA: the Federal Bureau of Investigation was recently ordered to pay journalist Seth Rosenfeld’s attorney nearly half a million dollars for two court cases over FOIA requests the agency didn’t reply to. […read more]
4 social media-savvy nonprofits using the Web creatively to make a difference in healthcare
Deanna Pogorelc, MedCity News, October 22, 2012
From the Red Cross to the American Heart Association, 4 examples of creative fundraising efforts via social media. […read more]
Cuddle Your Kid!
Nicholas D. Kristof, The New York Times, October 20, 2012
The power of love: New York Times columnist Nick Kristof on the importance of hugging and kissing children for their well-being. […read more]
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How to Make a Meme (Hint: Read Darwin)
Orion Jones, Big Think, October 19, 2012
What is a meme, and what does it mean? Darwin’s evolutionary ideas may help explain the rise of such marketing messages and catchphrases. […read more]
“Newsweek” to End Print Publication, Convert to All-Digital Format
ABC News Radio, October 18, 2012
“Another one bites the dust: nearly 80 years after its first issue hit the stands, Newsweek announced on Thursday it will be terminating its print publication by the end of the year.” […read more]