Description: The Power Of Decision Making by David C. Miller from The Stepping Stone Newsletter, January 2004, Issue No. 13.

Description: Negotiation has been a critical skill for me for most of my career. I’ve worked as a product actuary, represented a major distributor and now I’m a reinsurance intermediary. Technical actuarial skills were never my strength. However, I’m often able to get parties with differing goals to find a common ground, enabling a project to be completed to everyone’s satisfaction. From The Stepping Stone, April 2005, Issue No. 18.

Description: We are living in a time of significant changes which are taking a toll on some employees. To assist our team members through these tumultuous times, being a supportive manager is key. We discuss using emotional intelligence to help employees have a positive work experience.

Description: This article is an overview of the SOA Leadership & Development Section Council's current projects, recent accomplishments and some immediate focal points of the Leadership & Development Section Council's efforts.

Description: This article addresses the serious consequences of non-compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley.

Description: This article considers ways actuaries can meet the growing demands of senior executives by redefining their role and the actuarial operating model.

Description: Coaching has helped people in various walks of life progress towards their goals, and this webcast will explore its applicability for the actuarial professional. It will describe the coaching model in full, and look at the effort that is invested into the relationship between coach and client, and the results a coaching client can expect to achieve. Since the effectiveness of a coaching relationship is highly dependent on the engagement of the individual being coached, only you can determine if it is right for you at this time in your career. Participants in this webcast will be provided with information and real-life case studies to help make that assessment for themselves.

Description: Inclusive Leadership: A Conversation

Description: Protecting the Future Image of the Actuary by Sim Segal from The Stepping Stone Newsletter, October 2004, Issue No. 16.

Description: The article discusses how to create team synergy by building strong team bonds and promoting a culture of collaboration amidst friendly competition. It also notes that strong leadership is to lift up people and empower them.