Description: Continuation of series applying Buddhist principles to actuarial work setting. This issue discusses the challenges to actuaries posed by the coronavirus pandemic and how mindfulness practice can expand an actuary's perspective and enhance effectiveness

Description: Full version of Stepping Stone Newsletter, January 2005, Issue No. 17.

Description: This article is intended to provide young actuarial professionals and job seekers with tips on succeeding in remote interviews.

Description: One year ago, in my first of four issues as editor, I pledged to try to provide at least one article in each of the five topic categories that are the focus of our section. The five categories are: Management 1. People management (leadership, recruiting, etc.) 2. Business management (decision-making, etc.) Personal Development 3. Career development (marketing yourself, interviewing, etc.) 4. Communication skills (presentations, writing, listening, etc.) 5. Interpersonal skills (negotiation, influence, etc.) From The Stepping Stone, January 2005, Issue No. 17.

Description: Do you wish you could be more effective? Would you like a few keys to being effective? In the June 2004 Harvard Business Review, Peter Drucker wrote an article titled “What Makes an Effective Executive.” As I read it I realized that it applies to all of us, not just executives. Applying these practices will make us better actuaries regardless of the level we’re at. From The Stepping Stone, January 2005, Issue No. 17.

Description: This article introduces IT DevOps to actuaries and how it is applicable to them to improve their modeling efforts and make them more efficient.

Description: An actuary's perspective on taking an overseas assignment.

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: Self-management is your ability to use awareness of your emotions to stay flexible and direct your behavior positively. When you understand what you are feeling, you can effectively choose how to react. Knowing your individual tendencies can help you prepare for future events by consciously deciding to change or adjust your behavior when certain situations occur. The article shares strategies, examples and personal insights to illustrate how to develop the skill of self-management.

Description: We are living in a time of significant changes which are taking a toll on some employees. To assist our team members through these tumultuous times, being a supportive manager is key. We discuss using emotional intelligence to help employees have a positive work experience.