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.
Heard the News on George Clooney? This Much Is True: He’s Livid
Ravi Somaiya and Christine Haughney, The New York Times, July 11, 2014
George Clooney condemned The Daily Mail, the British newspaper, after it reported that the Lebanese mother of his fiancée objected to their wedding on religious grounds. But he’s not the first to challenge their reporting. […read more]
A Real Fix for Credit Ratings
Ann Rutledge and Robert E. Litan, Brookings, July 9, 2014
This paper offers an alternative approach to fixing credit ratings: by showing how the absence of a single, numerical, public structured credit scale to serve as a yardstick of structured credit quality in the U.S. debt capital markets provides a more plausible explanation for the problems in structured finance in particular. […read more]
Office Hours with Davia Temin
Freyan Billimoria, Levo League, July 8, 2014
Davia Temin joins Freyan Billimoria for Levo League’s “Office Hours,” a weekly, 30-minute live Q&A video chat that gives viewers an exclusive inside look into the career path, lessons learned and personal advice from top leaders and experts. She shares stories about how she got where she is today, top tips for communications, and managing those curveballs that life throws at you. […read more]
“Office Hours with Davia Temin”
Davia Temin appeared on Levo League’s “Office Hours” on July 8, 2014, sharing stories about how she got where she is today, top tips for communications, and managing those curveballs that life throws at you. […read more]
How to Start a Conversation You’re Dreading
Peter Bregman, HBR Blog Network, July 7, 2014
This article discusses how to start a dreaded conversation and suggests the best way to do so is to lead with the punchline. […read more]
There Are Risks in Having the CEO’s Pals on the Board
Andrew O’Connell, “The Daily Stat,” HBR Blog Network, July 3, 2014
Ties of friendship between corporate directors and CEOs can compromise firms’ integrity, but public disclosure of the ties can make the problem worse, according to research in the American Accounting Association’s Accounting Review. […read more]
The new Bloomberg Media
Joe Pompeo, Capital, July 2, 2014
This article’s author outlines some of the initiatives that Bloomberg Media Group’s Chief Executive Justin Smith has planned, such as a suite of ‘digital-led multiplatform brands,’ to reinvent the group. […read more]
JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon Has Throat Cancer That He Calls ‘Curable’
Jessica Silver-Greenberg, The New York Times, July 1, 2014
Jamie Dimon, the chief executive of JPMorgan Chase, announced in a note to the bank’s employees and shareholders that has throat cancer and will begin treatment shortly, and emphasized that he would remain immersed in the day-to-day operations of the bank. […read more]
The Problem with Being Too Nice
Michael Fertik, HBR Blog Network, April 7, 2014
Leaders are placed under a tremendous amount of pressure to be relatable, human and … nice. But being too nice can be lazy, inefficient, irresponsible, and harmful to individuals and the organization, according to this article’s author. […read more]
How to Rewire Your Brain for Success
Geoffrey James, Inc., May 19, 2014
The latest neuroscience suggests you can literally “edit” your memory. This article explains what this big breakthrough means for you. […read more]