Description: The Society of Actuaries (SOA) Spotlight Societal Purpose Award is dedicated to recognizing the extraordinary contributions of candidates, members, affiliates, and employers who are leaders in championing community involvement for positive purpose.

Description: This is a biography of Richard S. Foster, FSA, MAAA, Chief Actuary for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and a presenter at the SOA 2011 Health Meeting.

Description: Management & Personal Development Section had a contest to have members write book reviews on MPD books. This is the winning review. The reviewer thinks actuaries can benefit from use of the 'multiplier effect' in an already powerful profession.

Description: The author suggests that, as part of our professional development, we seek out a coach to help us tackle the tough issues, communicate our needs and acknowledge our weak areas.

Description: This article provides a model to assist teaching and coaching. It has been used to improve relationships and performance both in individual situations and in group settings.

Description: This article is discusses the concept and practical ways to apply the understanding of empowerment and how to empower people. There is a high payback for those who use empowerment effectively.

Description: A book review of The Effective Executive by Peter Drucker.

Description: Even if you are analytic and process oriented, you have the ability to be great at selling.

Description: The author shares the importance of creating a personal development plan.

Description: A review of the book, "How to be a Finance Rock Star--The Small Business Owner's Ticket to Platinum Profits" by actuary Nicole Fende.