Description: May 2020 issue of The Stepping Stone by Leadership & Development Section. practical information for actuaries, trends that impact section, section activities

Description: Article outlines application of the 11 leadership principles defined by the Marine Corps in a corporate setting.

Description: A key to achieving the visibility gained by those who are truly politically savvy is to keep a clear focus on challenges, so that those become visible to others.

Description: This is the first installment of a two-part series that aims to provide valuable insights on how a new (re)insurance company can become an attractive destination for actuaries (Part I) and then how to retain them (Part II), thereby facilitating the company’s long-term growth.

Description: This article suggests that attitude is the single most important factor in achieving success and provides a script for orchestrating attitude and thereby success.

Description: This article is a review of the book 'Survival of the Savvy: High Integrity Political Tactics for Career and Company Success' in which the authors help you understand your political style and how to operate in a business environment.

Description: Feature article discussing company culture and how it relates to actuaries.

Description: The latest in a series of articles connecting the principles of Zen Buddhism to the working world of actuaries. This issue focuses on techniques for cultivating a gratitude mindset under all types of conditions - even stressful ones, in order to maintain equilibrium and harmony for a more productive workday.

Description: The author notes the changes in the marketplace and the actuarial profession over the last 20 years as a result of technology and demographic changes.

Description: A discussion of the effective use of social media for risk management professionals to help educate the general public, including analysis of natural disaster responses, and the importance of establishing credibility as an online expert.