Description: The article covers 6 actions that leaders can do to cut down on over-load, remove stress and keep targeted on priority items. Reducing multi-tasking is key.

Description: Learn concrete strategies to manage executive dysfunction. The author discusses techniques she has learned along the way to improve productivity and manage time. High-level tips are: 1) Write it down. 2) Plan your day. 3) Don't let email and social media steal all your precious time. 4) Give your brain a little distraction. 5) Find an accountability partner. 6) Don't let perfect be the enemy of good. 7) When distracted, begin again. 8) Give yourself grace.

Description: Chairperson column - update on section activity

Description: Decade and year in review.

Description: Whether it be a presentation amongst peers or to the board of directors, you want to make sure you wow them with your message. The Actuary polled some of the SOA’s top presenters to get their trade secrets. Here's what Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, Stuart Klugman, FSA, CERA, Patricia Matson, FSA, MAAA, and David Wylde, FSA, MAAA, had to say about what makes a good presentation.

Description: This column highlights the recent developments in the Health, Management and Personal Development, and Reinsurance Sections of the Society of Actuaries.

Description: This column for the SOA’s education department describes the ways professional development has changed and lists some of the new offerings.

Description: The August/September 2013 edition of The Actuary magazine—the Society of Actuaries’ flagship publication.

Description: The letter from the president features an excerpt of SOA President Mark J. Freedman’s address to members at the 2013 SOA Annual Meeting & Exhibit calling for the profession to embrace international development, seek out new opportunities for growth, and become involved in research and public policy.

Description: Professional development opportunities from the Society of Actuaries.