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.
Why I have a love-hate relationship with Twitter
Matthew Ingram, GigaOM, September 3, 2012
This author, who has been on Twitter for the past 5 years, explains what he loves and hates about the social media platform. […read more]
Modern wheat a “perfect, chronic poison,” doctor says
CBS News, September 3, 2012
Game changer: modern-day wheat is a “perfect, chronic poison,” according to this cardiologist. A true must read for everyone! […read more]
How the Elderly Learn to Worry Less
Orion Jones, Big Think, September 2, 2012
According to a recent study, elderly people tend not to dwell on feelings of regret and are less affected by negative emotions. […read more]
The Missing Link: The Biology of Human Resilience
Laurie Leitch, PhD and Loree Sutton, MD, Upaya Institute and Zen Center, September 2, 2012
An explanation of the biology of human resilience, which starts in the body and moves to the mind. […read more]
Tony Hayward Gets His Life Back
Stanley Reed, The New York Times, September 1, 2012
Reputation redemption: former British Petroleum CEO Tony Hayward has returned to the oil industry with his new company, Genel Energy. […read more]
Reputational risk: a greater challenge
Matthew Scott, Corporate Secretary, August 31, 2012
An article on the challenges of managing reputation risk, with a response from Davia. […read more]
Thalidomide Maker Apologizes After More Than 50 Years
Scott Hensley, Shots (NPR’s Health Blog), August 31, 2012
More than 50 years after thalidomide was found to cause birth defects, the CEO of the drug maker’s company, Gruenenthal, issues an apology. […read more]
The 5 worst media disasters in August
Brad Phillips, Ragan’s PR Daily, August 31, 2012
The 5 worst media and PR disasters of August 2012. […read more]
A writer’s cheat sheet: 10 useful reminders
Hana Bieliauskas, Ragan.com, August 31, 2012
Grammar lite: 10 helpful writing tips. […read more]
What Twitter teaches us about writing short and well
Mallary Jean Tenore, Poynter, August 30, 2012
The world’s best tweeters share their secrets. […read more]