Description: This article is a review of the book by Joshua Foer. It covers the history of memory techniques, the way a human brain organizes memory, and various problems and successes in memory recall. The author starts by interviewing memory savants, and learns from them that the ability to perform seemingly impossible memory tricks is simply a matter of studying and practicing proven techniques used for millennia. This review suggests that actuaries can benefit greatly from some of these techniques despite the availability of electronic hand-held devices to recall facts because the person who does not need to rely upon such devices can have a huge perceptual advantage in executive presentations.

Description: This article is the third in the series 10 secrets to landing your dream job. The author elaborates on: using emails and letter as marketing weapons, building your network, and networking the right way.

Description: The author offers tips to managers in how to bring a team together to meet company goals.

Description: Some additional seven-word phrases suggested by readers of the first article.

Description: The author stresses the importance of ‘practice’ to advancing your career having a plan and keeping a next steps list are some practical tips for taking ownership of your personal development.

Description: An article that addresses the future of re-engineering and recommends that actuaries investigate the merits of re-engineering and the implications of failing to re-engineer.

Description: The author suggests that if you invest in your professional image appearance, behavior and attitude you will advance your personal brand and undoubtedly succeed in your career.

Description: Interview with Steve Mannik CEO of General Re Life.

Description: Actuaries must be able to present compelling arguments to win over their audience. For the first time, they may be managing a staff looking for direction, making recommendations to senior leaders, or trying to persuade non-actuarial colleagues who see the world differently. This series of articles is intended to educate young actuarial professionals on key business influencing skills that will be beneficial in the near term as well as throughout their careers. Part 1 is focused on leading and influencing a team.

Description: The author suggests the key to job satisfaction is to mold your job and workday around your strengths and the strengths of people on your team and presents steps to finding your strengths.