2. Must Reads

Must Reads

“When turmoil rules, go in.” — Lao Tzu

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.

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 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]

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]