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.
Company That Sues Soldiers Pledges Reform, Changes Name
Paul Kiel, ProPublica, October 7, 2014
USA Discounters has undergone a makeover. The Virginia-based retailer was the focus of a ProPublica investigation in July into its lending practices to service members. The company still sells high-priced furniture, electronics and appliances outside military bases across the country, but it has adopted a new name for its stores, USA Living, and says it has made reforms to its collections processes. […read more]
All in for Her: 100 Facts on Women & Girls
Women Moving Millions, September 2014
Women Moving Millions has put together this comprehensive resource that lists 100 facts on women and girls broken down into the following categories: education, media/film, women on boards, philanthropy, wealth/purchase power, poverty, violence/trafficking, business case, military, politics, tech, sports, and health. […read more]
“Deeper Learning” Improves Student Outcomes. But What Is It?
Alexandria Neason, The Huffington Post, October 6, 2014
The pressure is on teachers this year. Students are preparing to be tested on the new, tougher Common Core State Standards in over 40 states where, in many cases, teachers will be evaluated on the outcome. But a new report published by the American Institutes for Research (AIR) has identified a school reform with proven results in boosting student achievement, and not only on tests. […read more]
How The New Yorker Finally Figured Out The Internet: 3 Lessons From Its Web Redesign
John Brownlee, The New Yorker, October 6, 2014
The New Yorker’s Creative Director and Web Editor reveal how they approached the redesign of NewYorker.com–and what other brands can learn, too. […read more]
“Leveraging Social Media to Amplify Your Professional Reputation”
Davia presented a “Master Class” on “Leveraging Social Media to Amplify Your Professional Reputation” to high-potential employees at a major money-center bank on October 6, 2014
We Want Privacy, but Can’t Stop Sharing
Kate Murphy, The New York Times, October 4, 2014
Imagine a world suddenly devoid of doors. None in your home, on dressing rooms, on the entrance to the local pub or even on restroom stalls at concert halls. Well, that’s essentially the state of affairs on the Internet. There is no privacy. Yet, as much as people want their privacy, they continue to participate because they are afraid of being left out or judged by others as unplugged and unengaged losers. […read more]
Philosopher kings
The Economist, October 4, 2014
Business leaders would benefit from studying great writers. It is time to replace the outward-bound rite of managerial passage with something much more powerful: inward-bound courses. Rather than grappling with nature, business leaders would grapple with big ideas. The format would be simple. A handful of future leaders would gather in an isolated hotel and devote themselves to studying great books. […read more]
Google’s Eric Schmidt explains the #1 email habit of the most effective people
Gregory Ferenstein, VentureBeat, October 3, 2014
Google’s Eric Schmidt outlines nine useful email tips he thinks define the most effective people in his new book, How Google Works. But his #1 tip is by far the most instructive: “Respond quickly… Most of the best — and busiest — people we know act quickly on their emails, not just to us or to a select few senders, but to everyone.” […read more]
Roderick Kramer: How Do Trustworthy Leaders Behave?
Loren Mooney, Insights, September 19, 2014
It can be easy to trust too quickly, especially when a leader is affable, has an impressive résumé, and tells you what you want to hear. In 30 years of surveying senior executives, social psychologist Roderick Kramer has found that 8 out of 10 report being burned at least once because they trusted too much or put their faith in the wrong person at some point in their careers. […read more]
So Derek Jeter’s Starting a Blog
Kavitha A. Davidson, BloombergView, October 1, 2014
Fresh off his final game, the retired Yankees captain, known for his guarded public persona, has launched a website to directly connect athletes to their fans. In his inaugural post on the Players’ Tribune, Jeter attributed much of his success to his ability to avoid media distractions, while acknowledging the desire of fans to better know their favorite athletes. […read more]