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: Discusses the workshops given at two Spring Meetings in 2004 on promoting yourself, which demonstrated practical techniques for self-promotion.

Description: Article from The Actuary, February 1986 – Volume No. 20, Issue No. 2 talks about as deregulation has lurched forward, banks and thrifts as well as insurance agencies and marketing organizations have been examining the viability of joint ventures involving the sale of insurance through depository institutions.

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.

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Description: In the Leadership & Development Section’s Leadership Inspiration Contest, entrants were asked to tell us what inspired them to be a better actuarial leader. Carlos Arocha submitted an entry from the “Defining Moment/Event” category.

Description: An event to show future generations what an outstanding pioneer has accomplished to build a credible and prominent profile for actuaries in the public space.

Description: Editor’s Column by Ian Duncan from Smaller Consulting Firm Section, June 2003, Issue No. 2.

Description: The author reviews 13 bad habits that create barriers to sales success.

Description: Every day unlikely events occur—the impossible is possible.