Description: This article gives a summary of the articles to be presented in the Spring 2013 issue of the the AoF newsletter. It also introduces some of the new initiatives and programs underway in 2013.

Description: Fun look at life outside of the actuarial profession

Description: Describes Six Sigma and how actuaries can use it.

Description: A roundtable discussion of changes in the nature of actuarial work and the skills actuaries will need to be successful in the future.

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

Description: Author of Content won "Best Quote" category of L&D writing contest. Looks at the source of courage both in history and in his own professional life. Valuable to better understand how to face moments in leadership that could inspire fear and trembling. Discusses ways to improve courage when called to lead.

Description: Discusses the workshops given at two Spring Meetings in 2004 on promoting yourself, which demonstrated practical techniques for self-promotion.

Description: Providing ways to master the art of soft skills and embracing agility to propel actuarial success in today's market.

Description: One group of actuaries devoted an entire SOA meeting morning to developing their communication knowledge and skills. Titled “Actuaries Can Communicate,” the workshop was designed to: identify ways to communicate more effectively as an actuary, develop individual communication competence and practice communication skills central to the work of an actuary.