Description: This article provides a description, definition and protocol to increase resilience, the ability to bounce back from adversities, large and small.

Description: Executives often tell subject matter experts such as actuaries, “You should think more strategically!” But, the executives never define what they mean by “thinking more strategically”. This article defines the skills actuaries need to be perceived as being more strategic. It will provide practical steps actuaries can take to gain more strategic influence and escape the trap of being perceived as only a subject matter expert who provides limited strategic value.

Description: An overview of Management and Personal Development Section sessions at upcoming meetings.

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

Description: This article provides advice and guidance to young actuaries looking to influence their leaders and senior management.

Description: The article hits highlights of of an annual meeting session that featured Sue Ann Collins, Sharon Giffen, and Tonya Manning discussing everything from career development to work life balance.

Description: Eight steps to achieving a personal goal.

Description: The article summarizes a key take-away of mine while working internationally for a 3 month period. The take-away is how a global perspective helps us personally and professionally grow to be more effective leaders.

Description: This article provides public speaking guidelines.

Description: The appeal of the actuarial profession to women.