Description: A few years ago, I had the opportunity to go from managing a team of 5 to almost losing my job to going back to an individual contributor role. I went through a rough period mentally, emotionally, and physically. In the midst of that experience, I got the opportunity to read "The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth" by John C. Maxwell. I credit this book to changing my life and setting me on the path to become a destroyer of self-limiting beliefs.

Description: The article discusses how to create team synergy by building strong team bonds and promoting a culture of collaboration amidst friendly competition. It also notes that strong leadership is to lift up people and empower them.

Description: Great lessons come from bad experiences. This is a story of how I learned the importance of influence after a difficult relationship with my supervisor.

Description: An argument for a lifelong study of the humanities for personal and intellectual development, as well as some advice to get started.

Description: This article is a submission to a Leadership Inspiration contest.

Description: This articles showcases the principles of effective servant leadership.

Description: Research shows humans have a proclivity to provide the wrong answer when others have done so. This article provides 3 ways to bolster independent thinking.

Description: Have you ever thought you did something very well just to be given feedback that proves you wrong? A leadership story that started with delegation.

Description: This article examines the concept of "hard core" actuaries and offers examples of historical scientists and actuaries who were "hard core."

Description: This book review explores leadership tips from the book: The Intangibles of Leadership: The 10 Qualities of Superior Executive Performance.