Commentary - America's Future

By Roger Custer • Jul 21,2014

AF Mid-Year Report: Stronger Than Ever

As we pass the middle of the year and open a new fiscal year, I am pleased to report that the state of AF is stronger than it has ever...

By Patricia Simpson Rausch • Jul 21,2014 Leadership

You Can Lead Without Authority

Most of us don’t run an organization or company, we aren’t calling the shots, and we certainly aren’t signing the checks. But that doesn’t mean we can’t be leaders in...

By Connor Mabon • Jul 18,2014

Ex-Im Fight Provokes Republican Soul-Searching About Business Ties

The Export-Import Bank has little reason to celebrate its 80th year in business. With its reauthorization set to expire Sept. 30 amid growing opposition from the conservative lawmakers, this Depression-era...

By AF Editors • Jul 17,2014

Focus On Growth, Not Jobs or Wages

At a time when our national labor force participation rate is at a 37-year low, the temptation in American economic policy is to focus on job creation above all things....

By Greta Pisarczyk • Jul 17,2014

When in Washington: Resume Builders and Blunders

Washington is a very large pond. If you’ve been busy trolling the DC network, it’s now time to snag a job. Resume 101 Resume writing is a timeless topic, and...

By Claire Kittle Dixon • Jul 16,2014 Career Advice

The Cover Letter: Common Pitfalls and Secret Ingredients

Like Mickey Rourke and Twinkies, some things just deserve a comeback. That’s why I’m going to tackle the topic of cover letters once again! As you might imagine, I have...