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Moonwalking with Einstein—The Art and Science of Remembering Everything
Moonwalking with Einstein—The Art and Science of Remembering Everything This article is a review of the book by Joshua Foer. It covers the history of memory techniques, the way a human brain ...- Authors: David Snell
- Date: Jul 2016
- Competency: Communication>Active listening; Communication>Persuasive communication; External Forces & Industry Knowledge>General business skills; Strategic Insight and Integration>Influence decisions
- Publication Name: Reinsurance News
- Topics: Actuarial Profession>Entrepreneurism; Actuarial Profession>Management skills
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A Portfolio Approach to Retirement Income Security
A Portfolio Approach to Retirement Income Security Retirees and their advisors should construct diversified portfolios of retirement income, allocating among various retirement income classes ...- Authors: Steven Vernon
- Date: May 2016
- Competency: Communication>Difficult message delivery; Communication>Persuasive communication; External Forces & Industry Knowledge>Actuarial methods in business operations; Leadership>Thought leadership; Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Innovative solutions
- Publication Name: Pension Section News
- Topics: Annuities>Fixed annuities; Annuities>Individual annuities; Annuities>Investment strategy - Annuities; Demography>Longevity; Economics>Behavioral economics; Finance & Investments>Asset allocation; Pensions & Retirement>Defined contribution and 401k plans
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Persuasive Communication
Persuasive Communication The author encourages actuaries to improve their communication skills and gives tips for doing so. N/A; 26350 1/1/2004 12:00:00 AM ...- Authors: Sim Segal
- Date: Jan 2004
- Competency: Communication>Persuasive communication
- Publication Name: The Stepping Stone
- Topics: Actuarial Profession>Professional development
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Starting Meetings Right
Starting Meetings Right Start your meetings right, and they are more likely to end right. Remember OARRs (Outcomes, Agenda, Roles and Rules). ; by Jay W. Vogt Start your meetings right, and they ...- Authors: Jay W Vogt
- Date: May 2012
- Competency: Communication>Active listening; Communication>Persuasive communication
- Publication Name: The Independent Consultant
- Topics: Actuarial Profession>Entrepreneurism; Actuarial Profession>Professional development
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Book Review: The Power of Nice
Book Review: The Power of Nice A look at the "The Power of Nice" by Ron Shapiro and how we can learn some important lessons from his work. 4294995347 2/1/2013 12:00:00 AM ...- Authors: Efrem Epstein
- Date: Feb 2013
- Competency: Communication>Persuasive communication; External Forces & Industry Knowledge>General business skills; Relationship Management>Relationships and trust
- Publication Name: The Stepping Stone
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The Stepping Stone
The Stepping Stone The Stepping Stone issue 60, November 2015 influence decisions;interpersonal skills;management skills;Professional Development;Time management;career planning;Computer Science; ...- Authors: Society of Actuaries
- Date: Nov 2015
- Competency: Communication>Persuasive communication; External Forces & Industry Knowledge>General business skills; Leadership>Change management; Leadership>Influence; Relationship Management>Relationships and trust; Relationship Management>Staff management and motivation; Strategic Insight and Integration>Big picture view; Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Innovative solutions
- Publication Name: The Stepping Stone
- Topics: Actuarial Profession>Best practices; Actuarial Profession>Competencies; Actuarial Profession>Entrepreneurism; Actuarial Profession>Management skills; Actuarial Profession>Professional development
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Leadership Inspiration: Do Your Best Work
Leadership Inspiration: Do Your Best Work In the Leadership & Development Section’s Leadership Inspiration Contest, entrants were asked to tell us what inspired them to be a better ...- Authors: Fraser Wallace Smart
- Date: Aug 2016
- Competency: Communication>Persuasive communication; Professional Values>Public interest representation
- Publication Name: The Stepping Stone
- Topics: Actuarial Profession>Best practices
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Could You Use More Commitment At Work?
Could You Use More Commitment At Work? 4 Ways to Increase Your Own Commitment at Work (instead of expecting others to do the right thing) Management skills;Professional Development 6442468713 5/1 ...- Authors: Darcy Eikenberg
- Date: May 2016
- Competency: Communication>Persuasive communication; Relationship Management>Staff management and motivation
- Publication Name: The Stepping Stone
- Topics: Actuarial Profession>Code of Conduct
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One Right Answer: A Challenge for Actuaries
One Right Answer: A Challenge for Actuaries A reflection on the need/desire for one right answer when there isn't one Accounting standards; 9184 5/1/2004 12:00:00 AM ...- Authors: Carol A Marler
- Date: May 2004
- Competency: Communication>Persuasive communication; External Forces & Industry Knowledge>External forces and business performance; Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Problem analysis and definition
- Publication Name: The Financial Reporter
- Topics: Actuarial Profession>Standards of practice; Financial Reporting & Accounting; Financial Reporting & Accounting>Generally Accepted Accounting Principles [GAAP]
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Five Ways to Beat the Recession: Insurance Direct Marketers Get the Good News
Five Ways to Beat the Recession: Insurance Direct Marketers Get the Good News Discussion of ways direct marketers have beaten recessions in the recent past and suggestions for beating this ...- Authors: Kevin McKenna
- Date: Sep 2009
- Competency: Communication>Persuasive communication; Communication>Written communication; Leadership>Influence; Relationship Management>Relationships and trust; Technical Skills & Analytical Problem Solving>Innovative solutions
- Publication Name: News Direct
- Topics: Life Insurance>Marketing and distribution - Life Insurance