Leap into 2024 with America’s Future
‘Tis the season for people who care about you to ask you tough questions. Last week, My mentor asked me, “What do you want your life to look like on December 31, 2024?” Well JR, I barely have my Christmas plans together – I don’t know. While I found my personal answer, I’ll flip the question back to you. What do you want your life to look like on December 31, 2024?
Figured it out already? Faster than me, impressive! Now, how are you going to make that dream a reality? What resources do you need? I’d like to offer you four ways America’s Future can support you in the coming year.
Build Your Leadership Toolbox.
Last fall, America’s Future launched the LEAD Fellowship. Our instructor, certified leadership coach Meredith Turney, frames leadership through the lens of influence. This means no matter your title or your pay grade, you are a leader. Through six weeks of virtual programming, we talk about how the attitude you bring to the table shapes your team and how to craft a leadership philosophy that will set a North Star in challenging times. Millennials and Gen Z are getting promoted rapidly as the Boomer generation exits the workforce and there are real skill gaps. We address those too- budgeting, human resources, and strategic thinking. Afterwards, you’ll be more prepared to take the reins in your current role or grow into your next one. Can’t make a six week commitment? Great news! Meredith Turney is a contributor to this same blog and you can tune into quarterly leadership training webinars.
Communicate more effectively.
If you’re reading this blog, you probably already think that liberty is a winning idea. But how can you more effectively spread your message of liberty to those who haven’t come to that same conclusion yet? In our six-week Writing Fellowship course, instructor Matt Purple teaches you the basics of an op-ed. Participants leave the course with an edited op-ed ready for submission to the paper of your choice. No matter your profession or your passions, persuasive writing will never go out of style.
Speaking of the whims of style, social media is an incredibly powerful tool in today’s world. We’re excited to launch a digital fellowship next summer to teach you how to harness the ever-changing world of social media to spread ideas for liberty. More details to come!
Oh, and hey, you can pitch your ideas to this blog to get your publishing journey started. I may also have a few plans in my back pocket for interesting authors and top liberty communicators to stop by from time to time.
Be a change agent in your community.
Perhaps 2024 is the year you want to make a positive impact in your backyard. You want to volunteer, or join a board. Maybe you’re already involved with an organization and you want to join the leadership board. Or maybe – you and your entrepreneurial spirit want to start something new! No matter where you fall in these categories, join us for the Grassroots Organizing (GO!) Fellowship next summer. We’ll talk about everything from the elements of a social movement to how to host an event that brings people together.
Make New Friends
I love to talk to people. I love it so much, I studied a second language in college so that I could talk to more people. Community is a human need. From basic survival, to the joy of friendship, to advancing your professional prospects, your relationships form the foundation of your life. Let America’s Future be a channel for you to meet new people. Your future collaborator, best friend or romantic partner could be at the next AF event. Attend a Hub or Chapter event at any of our groups across the country or connect with us at a conference. I’ll also be hosting members-only virtual socials throughout 2024!
America’s Future is growing in 2024 and we want you along for the ride. There’s no better time than now to get involved.