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.
The Fundamental Ambiguity of Being Human
Pema Chödrön, Tricycle, Fall 2012
As human beings we share a tendency to scramble for certainty whenever we realize that everything around us is in flux. In difficult times the stress of trying to find solid ground—something predictable to stand on—seems to intensify. But in truth, the very nature of our existence is forever in flux. […read more]
Speaking While Female
Sheryl Sandberg and Adam Grant, The New York Times, January 12, 2015
When a woman speaks in a professional setting, she walks a tightrope. Either she’s barely heard or she’s judged as too aggressive. When a man says virtually the same thing, heads nod in appreciation for his fine idea. As a result, women often decide that saying less is more. This article’s authors share their observations of why women stay quiet at work. […read more]
At Airports, a Misplaced Faith in Body Language
John Tierney, The New York Times, March 23, 2014
Like the rest of us, airport security screeners like to think they can read body language. The Transportation Security Administration has spent some $1 billion training thousands of “behavior detection officers” to look for facial expressions and other nonverbal clues that would identify terrorists. But critics say there’s no evidence that these efforts have stopped a single terrorist or accomplished much beyond inconveniencing tens of thousands of passengers a year. […read more]
So Many Earth-Like Planets, So Few Telescopes
Dennis Overbye, The New York Times, January 6, 2015
Astronomers announced on Tuesday that they had found eight new planets orbiting their stars at distances compatible with liquid water, bringing the total number of potentially habitable planets in the just-right “Goldilocks” zone to a dozen or two, depending on how the habitable zone of a star is defined. […read more]
Gibson teams up with Usain Bolt for its Trainer fitness headphones
Billy Steele, Engadget, January 5, 2015
Gibson, a company best known for its guitars, is diving into fitness audio, and it’s tapped an Olympic gold medalist to lend a hand. The company’s Trainer headphones were designed with the help of the world’s fastest man: Usain Bolt. “Gibson understands how to harness the power of music and Trainer will help anybody who cares about fitness reach their potential,” he says. […read more]
Good Drones, Rising Inequality and Beyond: Ten Predictions for Philanthrocapitalism in 2015
Matthew Bishop and Michael Green, Philanthrocapitalism, January 3, 2015
This is going to be a big year for philanthrocapitalism, not least because of the need to agree on new goals for the world to replace the expiring Millennium Development Goals. This article shares ten predictions for philanthrocapitalism in 2015. […read more]
7 Fun Facts About Isaac Asimov
Laurie Ulster, Bio, January 1, 2015
January 1st is National Science Fiction Day, in part to honor the birthday of Isaac Asimov. To celebrate the sci-fi literary genius, here are seven fun facts about his out-of-this-world life and career. […read more]
AirAsia’s Chief Responds to Crisis With Quick Compassi
Alexandra Stevenson and Neil Gough, The New York Times, December 31, 2014
When an AirAsia plane carrying 162 people disappeared from the skies near Indonesia on Sunday, the Malaysian company’s chief executive, Tony Fernandes, took to Twitter. “This is my worst nightmare,” he wrote. His approach to the crisis mirrors the hands-on philosophy that has helped him to turn what was, 13 years ago, a state-owned airline with millions of dollars in debt into Asia’s largest budget carrier. […read more]
An iPhone Learns a Dark Truth About Itself
Ben Jurney, The New Yorker, December 30, 2014
This article details the journey of an older model iPhone as it heads to the Verizon store and discovers what happens after being traded in by its owner for a newer model, written from the iPhone’s perspective. […read more]
10 Job Interview Tips from a CEO Headhunter
Russell S. Reynolds, Jr. with Carol E. Curtis, Fast Company, June 11, 2012
Whether you’re being interviewed to be an intern or a CEO, you’re going to run into a few notoriously tricky questions. This article’s authors share a road map of what you’ll be asked, and how to craft impressive answers to even the toughest questions. […read more]