Commentary - America's Future

By Isaac Morehouse • Apr 05,2017 Career Advice

Rules of Ascendancy: Never be Surprised by a Blind Review

I’m going to describe three types of people. I call them average, elite, and ascendant. One of the differences between the three is how they approach performance reviews. The dreaded...

By Roger Custer • Apr 04,2017 AF Community

AF Remembers Kris Hammond

AF was sad to learn about the untimely passing of our friend and long-time member, Kris Hammond. He is pictured here at a 2013 Leadership Dinner with Senator Ted Cruz....

By Brian Nuckols • Apr 03,2017 Career Advice

What is Willpower and How Should You Use It?

Every year, The American Psychological Association releases the results of the Stress in America Survey. Regularly, respondents cite lack of willpower as the reason they fail to follow through on...

By Claire Kittle Dixon • Mar 30,2017 Career Advice, Professional Development

Becoming Billy Shakespeare: Crafting a Powerful Cover Letter

I read a lot of cover letters. With most of them, I feel as though I’m reading standard newspaper AP fare. Nothing earth-shattering, but it gets the job done. Others...

By Peter Redpath • Mar 24,2017 Professional Development

Redpath on Networking, Part 3: How to Navigate a Reception Conversation

If you’re attending receptions, especially as an unemployed job seeker, portray confidence. Who wants an unconfident lawyer, policy analyst, etc. after all? The first question that everyone knows you’re asked...

By AF Editors • Mar 23,2017 AF Community

AF Houston’s Noelle Mandell Nationally Recognized

You are shaping a generation through America’s Future. AF Houston chapter leader Noelle Mandell was recognized in Red Alert Politics. Upon learning of the honor, Noelle explained why she sees...