April 2012 - Page 4 of 4 - America's Future

By Nigel Ashford • Apr 09,2012

The Art of Networking: 15 Tips for Success

1. Have a 30-second elevator speech to introduce yourself briefly to a stranger. 2. Carry business cards. If you do not have them, get them. You can them free from...

By AF Editors • Apr 06,2012

Distinguish Yourself: Keep Reading

Education doesn’t end when you graduate from college. One way to distinguish yourself is to keep reading throughout your life. Morton Blackwell, president of the Leadership Institute, writes, “People who...

By Roger Pilon • Apr 04,2012

Should I Go to Law School?

College undergraduates and young people working in Washington policy positions, on the Hill, in think tanks, and elsewhere, often ask me this question. It’s never easy to answer, but it’s...

By Nigel Ashford • Apr 02,2012

The Art of Networking: How to Get the Most Out of Events

Events like receptions, lectures, and conferences are the best places to network. Here are some ideas on how to successfully network there: 1) Attend as many events as possible, as...

By Jacqueline Otto • Apr 02,2012

Profiles in Liberty: Kerry Picket

Kerry Picket is the editor of The Water Cooler blog at the Washington Times. As someone who did not go to journalism school, and had “no plans of going into...