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.
“Uber Needs A Crash Course In Crisis Management”
Uber is no stranger to PR disasters. Whether it’s surge pricing during a hostage crisis in Sydney, accusations of rape by drivers in India or questions over the security of users’ data, the start-up has already weathered its fair share of storms. As the company ventures into new services, cities and countries, it will inevitably ruffle some feathers and make more missteps. “The arrogance with which the service is put forth just doesn’t jive,” said Davia Temin. “They key is being able to disrupt with an attitude of humility, even kindness.” — LinkedIn […read more]
These are the 10 best companies for baby boomer employees
Mark Koba, Fortune, March 17, 2015
76 million children were born in the U.S. between 1945 and 1964, the worldwide phenomenon called the baby boom generation. At the moment, the oldest baby boomers are already in their 60s. They’re hard workers — and their experience can often come in handy for companies looking for talent and good old-fashioned know-how. This article shares a list of companies found to be among the best for this age group. […read more]
Shakespeare Week: teachers share their favourite quotes
Sarah Marsh, The Guardian, March 17, 2015
As UK primary schools introduce children to the Bard as part of the annual Shakespeare Week, The Guardian has asked teachers to share some of the great playwright’s most memorable lines. […read more]
Older Really Can Mean Wiser
Benedict Carey, The New York Times, March 16, 2015
Behind all those canned compliments for older adults — spry! wily! wise! — is an appreciation for something that scientists have had a hard time characterizing: mental faculties that improve with age. The older brain offers something more, according to a new paper in the journal Psychological Science. Elements of social judgment and short-term memory, important pieces of the cognitive puzzle, may peak later in life than previously thought. […read more]
24 Headlines That Should Never Have Been Written
Pulptastic, December 24, 2014
This article shares 24 newspaper headlines that should never have made it to print. […read more]
Advice to Doc Filmmakers from Albert Maysles: Establish an Empathizing Relationship
Albert Maysles, Indiewire, November 18, 2013
Jessica Edwards published a book of essays she edited, where she asks documentary filmmakers to tell her something — specifically, some words of advice for other documentary filmmakers. In this excerpt, direct cinema hero Albert Maysles shares his advice for other doc filmmakers. […read more]
100 Business, Technology and Leadership Lessons [SLIDE DECK]
Vala Afshar, The Huffington Post, March 12, 2015
On March 8, 2013, Michael Krigsman and this article’s author launched a weekly video series called CXO-Talk. The goal was to connect their network and share wisdom from the most innovative and thoughtful business leaders in the world. Since then, CXO-Talk has set the standard for thought-provoking enterprise video content. With over 100 episodes completed, they have created a SlideShare presentation featuring 116 executives from our first 100 episodes. […read more]
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Apple CEO Tim Cook Tried to Give Steve Jobs His Liver—But Jobs Refused
Chris Gayomali, Fast Company, March 12, 2015
In the forthcoming book, “Becoming Steve Jobs: The Evolution of a Reckless Upstart into a Visionary World,” by Fast Company executive editor Rick Tetzeli and co-author Brent Schlender, we learn just how close Tim Cook and Steve Jobs really were. This article shares an exclusive excerpt. […read more]
Recruiters Confess: 6 Social Media No-Nos That Can Knock You Out of the Running
Molly Triffin, LearnVest, March 12, 2015
In a recent Jobvite survey, 55% of recruiters admitted to reconsidering candidates based on their social media profiles. To help you from getting burned by an internet blunder, this article shares six social media behaviors that could alienate a recruiter during your job search. Learn why they send the wrong message—and what you can do instead to come out looking supremely hirable. […read more]
Can Robert Putnam Save the American Dream?
Marc Parry, The Chronicle of Higher Education, March 12, 2015
Robert D. Putnam — Harvard political scientist, trumpeter of community revival, consultant to the last four presidents — visited Cambridge’s Lesley University to sound an alarm. “What I want to talk to you about,” he told some 40 students and academics, is “the most important domestic challenge facing our country today. I want to talk about a growing gap between rich kids and poor kids.” […read more]