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.
Being an ‘Elephant Mom’ in the Time of the Tiger Mother
Priyanka Sharma-Sindhar, The Atlantic, December 3, 2014
This article’s author shares their story of being raised by elephant parents – parents who do the exact opposite of what the tiger mom, the ultra-strict disciplinarian, does – and says that it’s okay for parents to nurture, protect, and encourage their children, especially when they’re very young. […read more]
What a Cleveland news outlet should learn from its flawed Tamir Rice coverage
Anna Clark, Columbia Journalism Review, December 2, 2014
The Northeast Ohio Media Group faces criticism from readers and from fellow journalists for its coverage of the Tamir Rice shooting. […read more]
Why do Corporate Boards Need more Women?
Guoli Chen, INSEAD “Knowledge,” December 2, 2014
More women in the boardroom sounds fair, but will it make a difference? This article’s author attempts to answer this question by drawing on social identity theory. And while their research suggests that the issue of women on boards has substantial practical implications for firms, they urge caution, as this may not always be an unequivocally good thing for firms. […read more]
“Should CEOs Tweet?”
CEOs and other leaders are under increasing pressure to engage their customers and the public on social media. But should they? Find out in Temin and Company’s Winter 2014 Newsletter, “Reputation Matters.” […read more]
Twitter CFO Noto Has an Oops Moment With Mistaken Tweet
Sarah Frier, Bloomberg News, November 24, 2014
Twitter Inc. (TWTR) has tripped up one of its top executives. Chief Financial Officer Anthony Noto publicly tweeted about a plan he has to buy a company, including how he wanted to help make the deal happen. Twitter spokesman Jim Prosser confirmed that Noto was trying to send the message privately. The incident shows that even top members of Twitter’s executive team sometimes have trouble using the service. The slip-up is so common that it has a name — a “DM fail,” for “direct message fail.” […read more]
Think You’re a Good Multitasker? Stop Lying, Says Dan Harris
Big Think, November 24, 2014
ABC News Correspondent Dan Harris explains in today’s featured Big Think video that anyone who boasts about their ability to multitask is a big, fat liar. Or rather, anyone who brags about their multitasking prowess is really lying to themselves. What we think of as multitasking is really, as Harris defines it, “doing many things poorly.” […read more]
Top 20 Films about Finance: From Crisis to Con Men
Usman Hayat, Enterprising Investor, September 20, 2013
This article’s author put together a list of the top 20 films about finance on the basis of both their entertainment value and their educational value. But he noted that putting this list together was a sobering exercise that led him to an unfortunate yet inescapable truth: If the silver screen is any guide, financial professionals, particularly those working on Wall Street, have had a serious public relations problem since long before the global financial crisis of 2008. […read more]
40 Brand Logos With Hidden Messages, Starting With the Most Famous One How many of them can you spot?
Tim Nudd, Adweek, October 16, 2014
British plastic card maker Oomph has collected 40 logos with hidden messages. Amazon, Unilever and the Tour de France are particularly cool. How many of these sneaky messages have you spotted on your own? […read more]
Saviour of France’s art: how the Mona Lisa was spirited away from the Nazis
Agnes Poirier, The Guardian, November 22, 2014
Secret operation by Louvre staff on eve of war is revealed in new documentary on forgotten hero Jacques Jaujard. […read more]
The CEO apology, in 14 tweets
Jena McGregor, The Washington Post, November 21, 2014
When Uber CEO Travis Kalanick rattled off a series of 14 tweets Tuesday afternoon, most of the attention was on what he said rather than how he said it. While Kalanick may have intended to apologize for the controversy that erupted after one of Uber’s executives suggested digging into the personal lives of journalists, he was chided for the sorry-not-sorry nature of his remarks.
Yet his decision to issue that apology via a “tweetstorm” — a series of tweets on a single subject — was also a head scratcher. Using a series of tweets, rather than a single one that links to a blog post or press release for more information, has become an increasingly popular vehicle for corporate communications. But that might be misguided.
Davia Temin says she generally likes the idea of executives using a tweetstorm: It has a feel of spontaneity and authenticity, and the flood of comments can prompt greater visibility for the CEO’s remarks. If an executive is using it to lay out a position or discuss an industry issue, it can be “a brilliant use of the medium,” she says. “People report on a tweetstorm more than a blog.” […read more]