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.
SEO Isn’t What You Think It Is
Veronica Fielding, Fast Company, August 10, 2012
Recent evidence from Google suggests that social media engagement supersedes search engine optimization (SEO) in online marketing. […read more]
How to Use Video in a Presentation
Lisa B. Marshall, The Public Speaker, August 9, 2012
Some do’s, don’ts, and tips for effectively incorporating video into a presentation. […read more]
Marketing is Dead
Bill Lee, Harvard Business Review, August 9, 2012
In light of the “death” of traditional marketing, Bill Lee calls for an increased emphasis on community marketing and social media engagement to appeal to consumers. […read more]
Carlyle raises most funds since 2008
Dan McCrum and Henry Sender, Financial Times, August 8, 2012
According to a Washington-based private equity group, the global asset management firm The Carlyle Group has had its best fundraising quarter since 2008. (Login required.) […read more]
NYPD, Microsoft launch crime-tracking system
Ian Thomas, Crain’s New York Business, August 8, 2012
The NYPD, in collaboration with Microsoft, is launching the Domain Awarness System, which will provide real-time crime alerts and generate revenue for the city. […read more]
Who Are the Best Female Chefs? U.S. Women Earn Michelin Star
Beverly Wettenstein, The Guardian, August 8, 2012
The ten U.S. female chefs whose restaurants received the coveted Michelin star–for the 2012 Michelin Guides to Chicago, New York, and San Francisco–as well as a host of other culinary winners. […read more]
The Ultimate Guide to Social Media Scheduling
Amy Smarty, Stepcase Lifehack, August 8, 2012
The optimal times of day to use social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter. […read more]
What All Leaders Should Learn From Olympic Divers
Nathan Bennett, Forbes, August 8, 2012
Professor of Management Nathan Bennett outlines leadership lessons from Olympic divers. […read more]
Election 2012: The myth of the small donor
Kenneth P. Vogel, Politico, August 7, 2012
More than ever before, it is more “cost-effective” to solicit donations from high net-worth individuals rather than collect more nominal amounts from those with smaller paychecks, says Kenneth Vogel. […read more]
Use your computer without touching it
CNN Money, August 7, 2012
A clip of Microsoft’s prototype for a new gesture control that would allow users to communicate using sound waves from laptop speakers. […read more]