Description: Feature article describing how to give a good oral presentation.

Description: This is the full version of The Stepping Stone, January 2004, Issue No. 13.

Description: Six dimensional leaders are insightful, flexible and connected. They listen, motivate and inspire. Is this you? This article explores the six dimensions that a leader must operate in to become transformational leaders.

Description: Last year, the Management and Personal Development Section pledged to provide at least one article in each of the five topic categories, which are the focus of our section. From The Stepping Stone, April 2005, Issue No. 18.

Description: Full version of The Stepping Stone Newsletter, January 2004, Issue No. 13.

Description: Feature article describing the author’s secret strategy for success.

Description: This session presents a panel of actuarial entrepreneurs who have started their own businesses. Discussion includes the determination of services, billing issues, determination of success, insurance coverages, necessary resources, and the management of intangibles. From the Record of the Society of Actuaries, Vol. 31, No. 1.

Description: This article addresses targeting the right audience for your product or service.

Description: On a scale of one to 10 (with 10 being the highest), how would you rank your level of passion for what you do? My sense is that for many actuaries, this number would be a five or lower. For most, it’s not a job that causes them to jump out of bed and rush to work each morning. This impression first hit me like a ton of bricks over a decade ago, while attending an SOA meeting. At the general session, the speaker asked the audience (numbering easily over 1,000) to raise their hands if they wanted their children to follow in their footsteps. Probably less than 20 people raised their hands! What a statement as to how many actuaries view their careers. From The Stepping Stone, July 2005, Issue No. 19.

Description: This article discusses how your leadership style should vary depending on the person you are leading, the situation and goal. 4 syles of leadership are discussed.