Description: This session from the 2003 SOA Orlando Meeting discusses the bestselling book Execution: The Discipline of Getting Things Done, by Larry Bossidy and Ram Charan. The discussion focuses on turning strategy into success through execution. From the Record of the Society of Actuaries, Volume 29, No. 3.

Description: This article is discusses the concept and practical ways to apply the understanding of empowerment and how to empower people. There is a high payback for those who use empowerment effectively.

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

Description: By expanding their knowledge base, actuaries can develop a broad business perspective which in combination with the analytical skills characteristic of the profession can help them succeed in the areas of strategy and general management.

Description: Book review of 'Developing the Leader Within You'.

Description: This article identifies four root causes of poor performance and four remedies to address them that every leader should know.

Description: Investing in and taking care of employees can result in many-faceted positive results, for your team and for your firm. We first state the case for "taking care of employees," then exhibit several practical methods for showing you care for your employees.

Description: Tips on developing actuaries using Bruce Arians real life examples developing quarterbacks as a comparison.

Description: The form of love known as "Agape" is defined and explored in context of its application to workplace leadership. Through use of the principals of Agape love coupled with sound business practices, leaders can have strong positive impact on both their employees and their customers while building a sustainable and profitable business.

Description: This article summarizes how to hire the best employees. Hiring the best employee means a whole lot more than marking off items on a checklist. It takes planning, prioritizing and the ability to spot potential.