Description: An article on what the author has learned by joining Toastmasters.

Description: The average person spends from one third to one half of every waking hour thinking about the past or present. We talk to ourselves when we do. Psychologists have identified three steps you can take to make your self-talk more positive. This will make you happier and better able to achieve the goals you set at home and at work.

Description: A compilation of reader responses is presented to a real life situation posed involving a management, leadership, or other business decision. This issue’s case study involved an actuarial hiring decision.

Description: The article provides a general description of the DISC assessment, and how it can be used in your professional and personal life.

Description: This article is authored by a career counselor who works with job seekers frustrated with their search, and professionals struggling to increase their visibility and influence at work. This paper focuses on making the most of your references.

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 addresses the aspect of attitude that proves your commitment to your words—your actions. Great rewards await those who orchestrate positive action.

Description: An overview of Dan Ariely’s body of research.

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: Practical application of Marine Corps leadership in a corporate setting. This article covers the objectives of Marine Corps Leadership and 14 leadership traits identified by the Corps and how they relate to an actuarial setting.