Commentary - America's Future

By Peter Redpath • Feb 13,2017 Professional Development

Redpath on Networking, Part 1: How to Get Started

Networking. It’s such a dirty word. And with good reason—a lot of people are doing it the wrong way! I first learned how networking isn’t done during my first day...

By Roger Custer • Feb 09,2017 AF Community, Communication

The Return of DoubleThink!

The war of ideas is at a fever pitch in this country, and AF’s young leaders are not content to remain on the sidelines. Doublethink has been a staple here at...

By Roger Custer • Feb 09,2017 AF Community

AF Executive Director: 2017 Plan

A new year. A new president. A lot has changed. Or has it? The long battle for liberty is still as important as ever. Recent college graduates are hungry to...

By Isaac Morehouse • Feb 06,2017 Leadership

Rules of Ascendancy: What it Means to Ascend

I’m going to describe three types of people. I call them average, elite, and ascendant. Average is good. It’s not a bad thing to be average. It won’t ruin you...

By Chad Thevenot • Feb 03,2017 Career Advice

Career Advice: How to Stick With It (While Others Don’t)

With all the challenges and uncertainty, how do I hang in there when times get tough? Eddie Izzard is one of my favorite comedians. He also knows a thing or...

By Chad Thevenot • Jan 31,2017 Career Advice

Career Advice: How to Step in the Right Direction

You’ve envisioned a career direction, but what steps will take you in that direction? Last week I had lunch with a young guy who is feeling the angst of starting...