Description: Many professions in the US recognize that minority under-representation is a real weakness in an increasingly multicultural world. The actuarial profession in the US has acknowledged this problem. However, acknowledging the problem is only the first step in solving it. This article sets out the level of commitment that will be necessary to SOLVE the problem, based on empirical research that the profession itself sponsored.

Description: The author uses the movie 'About Schmidt' to encourage the reader to focus on self-improvement, development and growth.

Description: This article is about how times are changing and we must adapt and keep up as individuals, professionals, and companies

Description: The author notes the changes in the marketplace and the actuarial profession over the last 20 years as a result of technology and demographic changes.

Description: How to help your brain to focus and avoid making stupid mistakes.

Description: This article presents a hypothetical situation about a company actuary doing financial reporting and a consultant, and asks for feedback from the readers.

Description: The author lists six commonplace boorish behaviors found in the workplace. From The Stepping Stone, February 2012, Issue No. 45.

Description: The author encourages community volunteer involvement to help boost careers and build skills that can be used throughout life.

Description: This is a letter to the editor commenting on the previous Actuarial Ethicist article and noting that the Peter Principle may have been a factor in the scenario discussed.

Description: Feature article describing the author’s secret strategy for success.