Description: The author, working in his sixth insurance organization, notes the key consideration is having a direction for your life, emphasizing life, not career. The author discusses taking time to write your goals for both your personal and professional life, including career goals, personal goals, and family goals. The author notes that the balance of professional and personal priorities changes over time, so this is definitely not something you only do once in your life, and the goals for your career and the goals of your family need to be reconsidered and discussed throughout your career. From ‘The Stepping Stone’ issue number 43.

Description: Provides a summary of the Small Talk Newsletter for Fall 2016. Also included are thoughts on the need for continuing education and involvement in the industry.

Description: A brief description of the contents of the July 2022 issue along with are quest for assistance with SOA programming.

Description: Book review of 'You Don’t Need a Title to Be a Leader.'

Description: A brief discussion on the importance of governance and documentation being in place. The article provides some resources to assist in the development, and the reasons behind having it in place.

Description: Letter from the editor highlighting the articles in the December 2018 edition of Small Talk.

Description: Editor introduction to the Fall 2017 edition of Small Talk.

Description: An informal process with flexible structure can help you get started when you’re stuck.

Description: The article provides a general description of the DISC assessment, and how it can be used in your professional and personal life.