Description: This article lists the leadership qualities which made U.S. Grant, an under appreciated historical figure, so successful.

Description: This is a tongue-in-cheek look at a study ranking Actuary as the number one job in the U.S. It riffs on the study's flaws and the article's implied takeaways and then suggests some serious points to ponder when considering career choices.

Description: A regularly occurring column in this Leadership and Development Section publication, it is a platform for the Section Chairperson to communicate with the readership regarding upcoming important topics that this Section will focus on in the current year. This article provides an overview of the new plan of focus for the newly-elected Leadership and Development Section Council for 2023.

Description: Full version of The Stepping Stone Newsletter, August 2000, Issue No. 4.

Description: Full version of The Stepping Stone Newsletter, March 2000, Issue No. 3.

Description: This article notes the growing strength of the European Union and how European companies own many well know U.S. companies including insurance companies. The EU is also leading the way on international accounting standards.

Description: This article is an overview of the SOA Leadership & Development Section Council's current projects, recent accomplishments and some immediate focal points of the Leadership & Development Section Council's efforts.

Description: A retelling of the exploits of the little-known Batman villain, The Actuary, with lessons in professionalism and the limitations of predictive models.

Description: This article addresses the importance of remembering to respect ourselves and others during times of uncertainty and stress, and offers practical tips on how to do so

Description: Quality Measures - December 2000 In the Office and on the Floor - Similarities Between Refereeing and Consulting by Nickolas J. Ortner, ASA, MAAA from The Stepping Stone Newsletter, April 2001, Issue No. 6.