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: Men and women have different leadership skills. But working alongside men, women can effectively leverage their leadership strengths to bolster their careers.

Description: We can learn a lot about actuarial exams but they don't really teach us about the business world and how to operate in it.

Description: To be an outstanding leader, you must become a masterful communicator. Learn a number of simple yet critical steps to achieving that.

Description: A seven step plan to help actuaries start thinking like business owners when it comes to managing their careers, and enhance their career 'stock value'.

Description: The author briefly describes a hypothetical example of several unconscious biases in the workplace, drawing upon the behavioral economics work of Kahneman and Tversky. He presents data to refute the snap judgments that are all too common in human interaction.

Description: Professional and Career Development: Part of the Larger Global Picture by Eli Amdur from The Stepping Stone Newsletter, July 2004, Issue No. 15.

Description: The transition from personal producer to manager/leader is a shift that can be difficult for many professionals, including actuaries. Appreciating and understanding the fundamental differences between the two roles is critical to success.

Description: This is a review of of two of Patrick Lencioni's books on management and leadership. One addresses how to deal with team disfunctionality and the other is about improving meetings.

Description: The author suggests aptitude testing is time well spent if you are trying to choose between possible paths, or would like to be able to find the path that best fits you.