Description: A seven step plan to help actuaries start thinking like business owners when it comes to managing their careers, and enhance their career 'stock value'.

Description: Beyond technical skills, actuaries must be outstanding communicators and influences in order to maintain the critical roles they play within insurance organizations. Early career development is focused on building a strong technical and industry foundation. Once this foundation is in place, however, actuaries must quickly adapt to being submerged in a fast-paced, results-oriented business environment that requires the ability to communicate effectively and, more importantly, influence those around you. This article is intended to educate young actuarial professionals on key business influencing skills that will be beneficial in the near term as well as throughout their careers. The main focus is on influencing peers.

Description: The author explores leadership—what it is, how to achieve it, and qualities of great leaders.

Description: The author encourages actuaries to improve their communication skills and gives tips for doing so.

Description: Tips for effective communication globally.

Description: Chairperson's Corner for Reinsurance Section outlines key areas of interest that members support most , its mission and volunteer opportunities.

Description: This article provides advice and guidance to young actuaries looking to influence their leaders and senior management.

Description: Second article in a series on effective writing: focuses on writing for Chinese readers if English; and on writing for English readers if Chinese.

Description: A critical skill (and path to greater satisfaction) is learning how to say no professionally, without getting a reputation as unhelpful, or for making excuses.