Description: I used the inspirational movie, Stand and Deliver, to describe the motivating high school mathematics teacher and leader, Jaime Escalente. Mr. Escalante believed that as long as you had the desire, you can accomplish wonderful things.

Description: Influential leader provided valuable mentorship

Description: As mentioned in the Chairperson’s Corner, this is the first of a three-part series focused on the “Do Nothing” leadership approach presented by Professor J. Keith Murnighan, the Harold H. Hines Jr. Distinguished Professor of Risk Management at the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University. Murnighan is the author of the book Do Nothing! and promotes a synonymous leadership approach.

Description: Read the November 2016 issue of The Stepping Stone published by the Leadership & Development Section. Newsletters provide practical information for the working actuary, articles on trends that impact sections and news about section activities.

Description: Summarized description of four books on data visualization and their common themes

Description: Franklin, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, devised a method to achieve "moral perfection." The author explains the method.

Description: Discussion of six important tips that can help lead to successful management of a team from by a remotely located manager.

Description: This article describes team dynamics of introverts and extroverts, with an actuarial audience in mind. The article references the works of author Susan Cain.

Description: How is actuarial career development related to human development? The author draws a parallel using the archetypes developed by Swiss psychiatrist Carl G Jung.

Description: Should Sam take a temporary assignment paying less than his former job, or continue searching full time? What Would You Do?