Commentary - America's Future

By Isaac Morehouse • Mar 13,2017 Leadership

Rules of Ascendancy: Know When to Play the Game

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 games. What are games?...

By Brian Nuckols • Mar 10,2017 Professional Development

3 Productive Alternatives to Embarrassment

Embarrassment is part of life. From sending out a mass email with an obvious typo to gruesomely mispronouncing a potential customer’s name, and even well-meaning attempts at humor that don’t...

By Peter Redpath • Mar 08,2017 Professional Development

Redpath on Networking, Part 2: Show Up Early

I know that when I first arrived to town, I felt doubly awkward introducing myself to people at receptions because I’m a somewhat shy person and I lacked confidence since...

By Isaac Morehouse • Mar 06,2017 Leadership

Learn to the Task, Not the Test

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 learning. Pain, prestige, or...

By Claire Kittle Dixon • Mar 02,2017 Career Advice, Professional Development

Looking for Love, or Looking for a Job?

Ahh, February brings us Valentine’s Day. I enjoy the holiday if only because it gives me the opportunity to make subtle overtures to my husband when diamond commercials come on....

By AF Editors • Feb 28,2017 AF Community

Reshaping Michigan for Liberty

What exactly does Michigan’s attorney general do, anyway? AF members at the brand new Midland chapter asked him in person. 41 young leaders gathered at Northwood University in Midland for...