Description: Section chair highlights the accomplishments of the Taxation Section throughout the year, and gives thanks to others who contributed and encouraged.

Description: Chairperson’s column discussing the effects of the recent financial crisis and other topics.

Description: Article contains the minutes of the Smaller Insurance Company Section Council Meeting.

Description: This article stresses the importance of developing good written communication skills to maximize your effectiveness as an actuary.

Description: A review of the book, You Don't Need a Title to Be a Leader, by Mark Sanborn. Throughout the book, you may need to rethink your concept of what a leader is. In addition to the concepts provided, Sanborn also provides leadership action points at the end of each section.

Description: Feature article that is the third in a series that deals with the challenges and opportunities actuaries face as leaders.

Description: Discussion of the value of section membership, what the MPD section accomplished in 2012, and activities the section has planned for 2013.

Description: This article is a book review of Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead by Sheryl Sandberg.

Description: Q&A with recruiters from DW Simpson discussing the current actuarial job market and anticipated future changes.

Description: How to approach the phone interview to convey competence and collaboration for an edge in this very important part of the job acquisition process.