Description: This is original content that cites the value of networking within the workplace. It describes the benefits that accrue to the individual employee, as well as research findings on the positive impacts internal networking has for organizations. The article describes six specific skills that make internal networking effective. It also provides ideas for gaining proficiency in these skills in the natural course of daily work activity.

Description: A hypothetical workplace dilemma in which readers are invited to submit their comments and suggested solutions.

Description: This article provides concrete advice on addressing the issues that will arise when there is a significant change in your team’s membership, structure or operational functioning so that they have the solid foundation to become a high performing team in the future.

Description: A few years ago, I had the opportunity to go from managing a team of 5 to almost losing my job to going back to an individual contributor role. I went through a rough period mentally, emotionally, and physically. In the midst of that experience, I got the opportunity to read "The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth" by John C. Maxwell. I credit this book to changing my life and setting me on the path to become a destroyer of self-limiting beliefs.

Description: This paper discusses that image does matter: advancing you personal brand. The author has worked in the retail and image management field for over 18 years with companies such as Talbot's and Paul Stuart, in both the wholesale and retail sector for men and women's wear. She founded Image Launch, a consulting company that assists companies and individuals internationally in setting standards for visual impact.

Description: A real life case is presented involving a management, leadership or other business situation an actuary faced, and readers are invited to provide feedback.

Description: At the same time we were trying to recruit people to submit articles for The Stepping Stone, I encountered a series of articles published in the Washington Post about the lack of op-ed pieces written by women for major newspapers. These articles caused me to explore how the Society of Actuaries is doing in comparison with some major newspapers. The Stepping Stone, October 2005, Issue No. 20.

Description: This article, based on the book, True Professionalism by David H. Maister, offers four tests that a leader must meet.

Description: This article stresses that if you are doing business in Europe you will need to dress the part.

Description: The article discusses common themes with personal branding: be authentic, consistently manage your brand, manage your social media reputation.