Description: An article on the advantages of using a strategic plan to grow your business.

Description: A discussion of why so few actuaries break through the “math ceiling” to emerge as true business leaders. Certain skills and behaviors necessary for effective leadership are not innate in people drawn to the actuarial profession.

Description: An article that helps actuaries understand that often the tiniest of margins makes a big difference in career success.

Description: The authors share eight vulnerabilities that leaders need to watch out for.

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

Description: The article summarizes a key take-away of mine while working internationally for a 3 month period. The take-away is how a global perspective helps us personally and professionally grow to be more effective leaders.

Description: A compilation of reader responses is presented to a real life situation. This issue’s case study involved a candidate for an actuarial position who didn't handle salary discussions well, and whether that should impact the hiring decision.

Description: Latest in series of articles exploring the adaptation of Buddhist philosophy to actuarial practice. This installment examines the challenges for actuaries in dealing with pain points in actuarial work, and how to best manage these forces so that the work remains aligned with professional standards.

Description: Have you ever felt paralyzed seeing all the things before you that seemed impossible to complete? Asking for help can help, even though most of us don't want to seem inept or weak. This article outlines the benefits of asking for help, provides advice about how to do it, and describes the benefits of doing so.