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.
You Have 15 Minutes To Respond To A Crisis: A Checklist of Dos And Don’ts
Leadership, “Reputation Matters” Forbes, August 6, 2015
When a crisis hits, how you respond in the first 15 minutes can make or break your organization – and your reputation.
While we all know that crisis management training is critical for leaders and boards today, much of it still tends to be shopworn, focusing on the lessons of yesterday. The new climate of ultra urgency is rarely emphasized sufficiently.
Yet I have found that in those first 15 minutes of a crisis your response must be exactly the right message, delivered in exactly the right words, to the right audiences, in just the right way – or you will have to deal with your mistakes for days, weeks, even months to come.
Immediate response and indelible accountability – that’s a tall order for any leader. […read more]
Dealing with a data breach or hacker crisis
Doug Barney, GFI Blog, August 5, 2015
Data breaches are getting worse and more expensive every day and it often takes far too long to clean up the mess. Recently the media was inundated with cases of big brands being hacked and millions of personal records were affected. Websites like AdultFinder and Ashley Madison are just two of these high profile cases, and apart from the immeasurable damage such breaches can have on customers, they also deal a big blow to the brand’s reputation.
In the worst of cases, the breach isn’t discovered, even if the data is being put to criminal or evil use right under an organization’s nose. Part of the problem, according to a crisis management consultant at the conference Unintended Consequences: Impacts of the Internet of Things (IoT) & Big Data is that many companies tackle these events all wrong.
“I am going to ask you to throw away every rule of crisis management you have ever known, as we explore how cybercrime is rewriting the crisis management rule book,” said Davia Temin, CEO of Temin and Company in the conference’s keynote address. […read more]
In Zimbabwe, We Don’t Cry for Lions
Goodwell Nzou, The New York Times, August 4, 2015
In response to the killing of Cecil the Lion and the backlash against the hunter, this article’s author shares why in his village in Zimbabwe no lion has ever been beloved, or granted an affectionate nickname. In Zimbabwe, they are objects of terror. […read more]
Apple reportedly wants to turn Siri into your receptionist
Steve Dent, Engadget, August 3, 2015
Apple is testing a service that will let Siri take your calls, record them and transcribe them to text, according to Business Insider. The company is reportedly referring to it as iCloud Voicemail, and it’s similar to the existing visual voicemail service. However, instead of playing a pre-recorded message to your caller when you can’t pick up, Siri will take over the chore. […read more]
5 Questions About Puerto Rico’s Debt Troubles
Michael Corkery, Dealbook, The New York Times, August 3, 2015
Despite some cutbacks, the United States government continues to pump tens of billions of dollars into Puerto Rico to support health care, subsidized housing and policing. This article asks and answers five questions about Puerto Rico’s debt. […read more]
8 Monday Rituals to Get Your Week Started Right
Peter Gasca, Inc., August 3, 2015
Do the beginning of your weeks often give you a depressing case of the Mondays? It doesn’t matter whether you own your business or work in a large corporation, Monday mornings–especially after a long weekend–are often a huge mental hurdle that can throw your whole week off. Fortunately, there are a few rituals you can do to help you get your week started right. […read more]
9 Things to Do Immediately After Your Identity Is Stolen
Maryalene LaPonsie, U.S. News & World Report, July 31, 2015
Think someone has your personal information? Don’t panic! This article shares nine tips to help minimize the damage. […read more]
Twitter 101: How to Get More Clicks, Retweets, and Reach
Courtney Seiter, Fast Company, May 13, 2014
This article reveals which words are retweeted most, what time of day is best to post, which hashtags to add to your tweets—and how to figure out if your new tricks of social media are working. […read more]
10 Optimistic and Inspiring Quotes
Zach Cutler, Entrepreneur, July 30, 2015
Life is filled with difficulties. How we confront our challenges is precisely what makes us great. Nobody ever reached greatness on a silver platter. This is true in any aspect of life, including running a business. This article’s author shares inspirational words of wisdom. […read more]
How to Optimize Your Content for the Top 5 Social Networks
Maggie Hibma, Social Media Examiner, September 3, 2014
Are you sharing content on different social networks? Do you know the best way to share it for each platform? Sharing your social media content isn’t a one-message-fits-all exercise. This article shows you how to share content the right way for the top five social media networks. […read more]