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.
Progressive Says It Didn’t Defend Man Who Killed Comedian’s Sister, Nationwide Did (UPDATE)
Neetzan Zimmerman, Gawker, August 14, 2012
Progressive is making every mistake in the book with its response to a Tumblr blog post. […read more]
Your remarks were fascinating
Your remarks were fascinating. I could listen to you speak all day.”
—Wall Street Journal Symposium Participant
The meeting ended on such a high
The meeting ended on such a high because your presentation lifted it up at the exact right moment. We all loved it!!”
—International Philanthropist and Entrepreneur
Perseid Meteor Shower Wows Weekend Stargazers
Tariq Malik, Mashable, August 12, 2012
A report on the celestial Perseid meteor shower, an annual summer event that humans have watched for some 2,000 years. […read more]
Likability Index
Maureen Dowd, The New York Times, August 11, 2012
Likability–how important is it in the upcoming presidential election? Maureen Dowd compares and contrasts each candidate’s personality traits. […read more]
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To position and brand a client, Temin has the unparalleled capacity to elicit ideas, spur action, and network with the media and other audiences to deliver extraordinary results.”
—Partner, Global Executive Search Firm
10 Rules for Students, Teachers, and Life by John Cage and Sister Corita Kent
Maria Popova, Brain Pickings, August 10, 2012
In recognition of the 20th anniversary of the death of composer John Cage, Maria Popova presents his 10 essential life rules, which was adapted from a list created by artist, educator, and nun Sister Corita Kent. […read more]
U.S. Goldman Disclosure a Rare Break in Secrecy
Peter Lattman, The New York Times (Deal Book), August 10, 2012
The U.S. Justice Department’s decision not to prosecute Goldman Sachs on its infamous mortgage practices came as a surprise, as did its unorthodox public disclosure that the overall investigation into the investment banking firm had been concluded. […read more]
The London 2012 Socialympics [Infographic]
Neil Vidyarthi, Social Times, August 10, 2012
For the most social media-intensive Olympics on record, check out this infographic on the London 2012 “Socialympics.” […read more]
The Very Real Perils of Rich Kids on Social Networks
Ashlee Vance, Bloomberg BusinessWeek, August 10, 2012
Unwise use of social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and Tumblr has recently landed “rich kids” such as Zachary Dell–son of PC billionaire Michael Dell–in hot water for revealing minute details of their everyday lives. […read more]