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.
This Is How To Make Good Habits Stick: 6 Secrets From Research
Eric Barker, Barking Up The Wrong Tree, May 29, 2016
We all want to get to the gym, be more productive, be kinder to our loved ones… and then we don’t do it. Why? Well, building solid personal habits can be hard. In fact, research shows it takes an average of 66 days to build a new good habit. But it doesn’t have to be that difficult. This article takes a look at the scientific tricks to building good habits — and ones that stick. […read more]
Social Network Effects in Hiring
Laura W. Geller, Strategy+Business, May 21, 2016
Job seekers are keenly aware that who they know matters. A contact at a prospective employer can push a resume to the top of the pile, put in a good word, or arrange an introductory lunch. Companies, for their part, are happy to oblige. Employee referrals help them cut through the noise, target searches, and save money. Social networks play a positive role in the hiring process. But what can these useful connections tell us about performance on the job? Does the advantage of knowing someone carry over once an individual joins a firm? […read more]
How To Be Persuasive: 7 New Secrets From Hostage Negotiation
Eric Barker, Time, May 17, 2016
We all have to have difficult conversations. And they’d be easier if you knew how to be persuasive. Whether it’s dealing with family members, buying a car or negotiating a raise, persuasion is always a useful skill. But much of what you read doesn’t work in tough scenarios. So this article’s author asked the FBI’s lead international hostage negotiator, Chris Voss, who has handled the most challenging scenarios imaginable — ones where lives are on the line — to share a few of the techniques he uses. […read more]
Hearsay Social Founder: It’s a Huge Mistake for CEOs to Leave Social Media to Millennials
Clara Shih, Fortune, May 16, 2016
To bring about wholesale business transformation, company leaders must personally own and drive Social Business strategy—including and starting with the CEO. This article’s author shares three ways CEOs can do this. […read more]
This Is How To Be Persuasive: 7 New Secrets From Hostage Negotiation
Eric Barker, Barking Up The Wrong Tree, May 15, 2016
Chris Voss, former FBI lead international hostage negotiator and author of the book, “Never Split The Difference,” shares some of the most counterintuitive — and effective — negotiation techniques you’ve never heard about. […read more]
Scoundrels in the C-Suite: How Should the Board Respond When a CEO’s Bad Behavior Makes the News?
David F. Larcker and Brian Tayan, “Closer Look,” Stanford Business, May 10, 2016
The board of directors has a responsibility to investigate credible allegations that management has engaged in activity that is not in the interest of the company or its shareholders. In the case of illegal activity, the appropriate response is likely to be very clear. Less obvious are the actions directors should take when the CEO engages in behavior that is questionable but not illegal. This article examines the actions that boards take in response to CEO “bad behavior.” […read more]
The Morning Risk Report: A Crisis Plan Only Takes You So Far
Ben DiPietro, The Wall Street Journal’s Risk & Compliance Journal, May 10, 2016
Every organization needs a crisis-response plan, but those plans won’t address every situation, while the time to put out a proper response continues to shrink given the growing role social play plays in disseminating news.
So, Johnson & Johnson Corp. is still held up as gold standard for crisis response for the way it handled a nationwide Tylenol recall in 1982, but if the company took three days to respond today it would be roundly criticized, said Davia Temin, chief executive of crisis management firm Temin and Co. “Now, they would be lucky to have five minutes,” she said last week at the Women Corporate Directors conference. “You need a crisis plan, but it would be a huge mistake to think you will follow it.” […read more]
What to Do When You Feel Overwhelmed at Work
Anthony Soohoo, Fortune, May 7, 2016
No matter where you’re at in your career and regardless of the industry, the prospect of a burnout is more common than ever before. Becoming an entrepreneur takes immense discipline, requires a dedicated team, and an incredible leap of faith. Long hours and stress are the norm, but the reality is that you also need to step back and put your world into perspective — which often means taking a breather — whether you like it or not. This article’s author shares a few tricks to help recharge and find balance. […read more]
Educating boards
Larry Jaffe, SC Magazine, May 2, 2016
C-suites and boards of directors are increasing their knowledge of IT security risks and needs – before a breach happens. Larry Jaffee reports.
Cybersecurity clearly falls under board-level governance and oversight, notes Davia Temin, CEO of Temin and Company. Boards have rapidly adopted cybersecurity as an issue because they’ve seen the potential for trouble quickly.
However, not all boards have incorporated cybersecurity into their annual plans or oversight activities. The good news is that more and more are leaning in that direction after reading about high-profile breaches in the news. “It’s a very popular topic on the governance speaking circuit,” Temin adds. […read more]
College Students Are Low on Credit — Tech Startups Want to Change That
Mary Wisniewski, American Banker, April 27, 2016
Students used to leave college with two artifacts of their first experiments with credit — free T-shirts and, for better or worse, a credit file. Today they are leaving without either. The Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 severely narrowed the industry’s ability to market or issue cards to anyone under the age of 21, causing banks and credit card companies to drastically reduced their peddling of credit products to college students. Following the financial crisis, credit to younger people is now being eyed by tech startups. […read more]