November 15, 2010, Arlington, VA—This afternoon many conservative activists across the country gathered outside the Capitol for a rally sponsored by Americans for Prosperity celebrating the Nov. 2 election victories while expressing a halt to Congress' lame duck session.Distinguished speakers included: Senator Jim DeMint (SC); Congressman Mike Pence (IN); Congresswoman Michele Bachmann (MN); Congressman-elect Morgan Griffith (VA); Congressman-elect Frank Guinta (NH); Congressman-elect Bob Gibbs (OH); Congressman-elect Sean Duffy (WI); Andrew Langer – Institute for Liberty; and Dick Patten – American Family Business Institute.For more information on November Speaks,please click here. The Leadership Institute is an educational foundation whose mission is to increase the number and effectiveness of conservative activists and leaders in the public policy process. To accomplish this, LI identifies, recruits, trains, and places conservatives in government, politics, and the media. Since the Institute's 1979 founding, more than 90,000 people have been trained (with half of those being in the last six years) in one or more of the 40 current programs offered in all 50 states and across the globe. For more information, please visit: http://www.leadershipinstitute.org-30->

November 12, 2010, Arlington, VA—This upcoming week the Leadership Institute will host public relations professionals for a three-day advanced school in PR. Get a seat before they are all gone.The Advanced PR School at LI offers hands-on instruction for tackling communications problems, from organization and planning to presentation. Students will be divided into communications teams and given real life scenarios to work through strategy and message development, including topics like: How to deal with an adversarial press; The key to recognizing “hooks” in the day's news; and How to develop, pitch, present, and defend your message and vision.For more information on this school, including the agenda and faculty bios or to register, please click here.The Leadership Institute is an educational foundation whose mission is to increase the number and effectiveness of conservative activists and leaders in the public policy process. To accomplish this, LI identifies, recruits, trains, and places conservatives in government, politics, and the media. Since the Institute's 1979 founding, more than 90,000 people have been trained (with half of those being in the last six years) in one or more of the 40 current programs offered in all 50 states and across the globe. For more information, please visit: http://www.leadershipinstitute.org -30->

November 10, 2010, Arlington, VA—This morning at the Leadership Institute's monthly Wake-Up Club Breakfast attendees had the distinct pleasure of hearing from The American Family Business Institute President Dick Patten in his efforts to repeal the death tax by garnering congressional support.Mr. Patten said 131 U.S. Senate and House candidates who won their elections last week signed the Death Tax Repeal Pledge and are committed to repealing this tax.To watch the podcast of the breakfast in its entirety, please click here.For more information on the Repeal Death Tax petition, please click here.The Leadership Institute is an educational foundation whose mission is to increase the number and effectiveness of conservative activists and leaders in the public policy process. To accomplish this, LI identifies, recruits, trains, and places conservatives in government, politics, and the media. Since the Institute's 1979 founding, more than 90,000 people have been trained (with half of those being in the last six years) in one or more of the 40 current programs offered in all 50 states and across the globe. For more information, please visit: http://www.leadershipinstitute.org -30->

November 9, 2010, Arlington, VA—The Leadership Institute trained thousands of conservatives in preparation for the Nov. 2nd election last week, including seven members of the freshman class in the 112th U.S. Congress, seven state elected officials, four U.S. Senators' campaign staffers, and two Members of Congress' campaign staffers.Many LI graduates took what they learned at our training and applied it to their own campaigns for federal office. They will now be members of the freshman class of the 112th congress. Here are some of LI's winning 2010 graduates: • David Schweikert, AZ 5th Congressional District • Tom Graves, GA 9th Congressional District • Raul Labrador, ID 1st Congressional District • Tim Huelskamp, KS 1st Congressional District • Andy Harris, MD 1st Congressional District • Vicky Hartzler, MO 4th Congressional District • Rick Berg, ND At-LargeThe Leadership Institute is making a difference at the local level as well. Here are a few of the LI trained candidates who were elected to offices in their state: • Mark Butler, Georgia, Labor Commissioner • Tim Echols, Georgia, Public Service District 2 • Matt Schultz, Iowa, Secretary of State • Doug Goehring, North Dakota, Ag. Commissioner • Ken Miller, Oklahoma, State Treasurer • Steve Barnett, South Dakota, State Auditor • John Barge, Georgia, School SuperintendentSenior campaign staffers across the country were also trained by LI. Here are some of the key folks who helped campaigns this November. • Jesse Benton, Campaign Manager, Rand Paul, US Senate • Jessica Corbett, Field Director, Marco Rubio, US Senate • Dan Brett, Field Director, Dick Muri, WA 9th Congressional District • Alisha Kirby, Finance Director, Mike Pompeo, KS 4th Congressional DistrictIn addition to these senior staffers, LI also trained state-wide youth coordinators in several US Senate campaigns including: • Rand Paul, US Senate • Joe Miller, US Senate • Pat Toomey, US SenateThe Leadership Institute, in partnership with Tea Party Patriots, launched TeaPartyTraining.org on July 4th. This Web site trained and empowered over 3,800 conservatives who might not otherwise be able to attend LI training.LI provided thousands of key conservatives the tools to win for candidates and causes of their choice in the U.S. and abroad through LI's international training department in this election cycle.LI will continue to train conservative students, activists, and leaders to fight liberals on college campuses, in state legislatures, in the halls of Congress, and in the 2012 elections. The Leadership Institute is an educational foundation whose mission is to increase the number and effectiveness of conservative activists and leaders in the public policy process. To accomplish this, LI identifies, recruits, trains, and places conservatives in government, politics, and the media. Since the Institute's 1979 founding, more than 90,000 people have been trained (with half of those being in the last six years) in one or more of the 40 current programs offered in all 50 states and across the globe. For more information, please visit: http://www.leadershipinstitute.org -30->

November 8, 2010, Arlington, VA—The Washington Examiner's Sunday paper shared an exclusive interview with LI President Morton C. Blackwell highlighting his faith in God and in conservative politics.“I believe that we should pray as if it all depends on God, and work as if it all depends on us,” Mr. Blackwell told Washington Examiner Staff Writer Leah Fabel.To read the full Washington Examiner article, please click here.The Leadership Institute is an educational foundation whose mission is to increase the number and effectiveness of conservative activists and leaders in the public policy process. To accomplish this, LI identifies, recruits, trains, and places conservatives in government, politics, and the media. Since the Institute's 1979 founding, more than 90,000 people have been trained in one or more of the 40 current programs offered in all 50 states and across the globe. For more information, please visit: http://www.leadershipinstitute.org -30->

November 3, 2010, Arlington, VA—The Leadership Institute thanks Richard Viguerie and ConservativeHQ.com for sponsoring a boat-rocking party at LI's Arlington, VA headquarters. View photos, videos, and Twitter feed of the 542 attendees at the historical election night victory party.To see videos and pictures from the event, please visit here.A Twitter feed is available using the hashtag: #owrcVirginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli from Election 2010 on Vimeo.Key conservative leaders in attendance included:-Richard Viguerie, chairman of ConservativeHQ.com-Morton Blackwell, president of the Leadership Institute-George Allen, former Governor of Virginia and member in both bodies of the U.S. Congress-Brent Bozell, president of the Media Research Center-Kellyanne Conway, president of the polling company-Ken Cuccinelli, Virginia Attorney General-Jenny Beth Martin and Mark Meckler, co-founders and national coordinators of the Tea Party Patriots-Grover Norquist, president of Americans for Tax Reform-Tony Perkins, president of the Family Research Council-Tim Phillips, president of Americans for Prosperity-Michael P. Farris, president of Patrick Henry College-Jamie Radtke, founder of the Federation of Virginia Tea Party Patriots and chairwoman of the Richmond Tea Party-Richard Viguerie, chairman of ConservativeHQ.comThe Leadership Institute is an educational foundation whose mission is to increase the number and effectiveness of conservative activists and leaders in the public policy process. To accomplish this, LI identifies, recruits, trains, and places conservatives in government, politics, and the media. Since the Institute's 1979 founding, more than 90,000 people have been trained in one or more of the 40 current programs offered in all 50 states and across the globe. For more information, please visit: http://www.leadershipinstitute.org -30->

November 2, 2010, Arlington, VA—Tonight the Leadership Institute hosts conservative and Tea Party leaders for a historical election victory party as Americans vote out the ruling class and welcome constitutional conservatives.Conservative strategist and Reagan Biographer Craig Shirley and Virginia Tea Party Patriot Chairman Jamie Radtke will join hosts Richard Viguerie, chairman of ConservativeHQ.com and Morton Blackwell, president of the Leadership Institute, in an election night victory party for 500-plus conservative and Tea Party activists."This election signals the renewed debate in this country about the role of government in the affairs of the American people," says Craig Shirley, author of Reagan's Revolution and Rendezvous with Destiny. "Conservatives have been reenergized by the grassroots tea party activists and together are changing the direction of the country in this election.""We're 'ruling out' the ruling class in 2010," said Mr. Viguerie. "After seeing the success of the Tea Party Convention last month, we're delighted to have Jamie Radtke attend our party and bid 'good riddance' to the elites."Key conservative leaders who will be available for interviews include Mr. Blackwell and Mr. Viguerie, along with Ken Cuccinelli, Attorney General for the Commonwealth of Virginia, George Allen, former Governor and Senator for the Commonwealth of Virginia, Kellyanne Conway, President of the polling company; Jenny Beth Martin and Mark Meckler, Co-Founders and National Coordinators of the Tea Party Patriots; Grover Norquist, President of Americans for Tax Reform; Tony Perkins, President of the Family Research Council; Tim Phillips, President of Americans for Prosperity; and others.A media room will be available for interviews. There will also be a bloggers row. Call to reserve a spot.Note: Only those with their invitation in hand will be allowed admittance. Reporters and bloggers should RSVP to Courtney Nolan, Shirley and Banister Public Affairs, (703) 739-5920 or cnolan@sbpublicaffairs.com.The Leadership Institute is an educational foundation whose mission is to increase the number and effectiveness of conservative activists and leaders in the public policy process. To accomplish this, LI identifies, recruits, trains, and places conservatives in government, politics, and the media. More than 90,000 people have been trained in one or more of the 40 current programs offered in all 50 states and across the globe since the Institute's founding in 1979. For more information, please visit: http://www.leadershipinstitute.org-30-Videos:>

November 1, 2010, Arlington, VA—Washington Examiner op-ed entitled, “Lessons from 1994 for GOP” was written by the Leadership Institute's very own Director of Political & New Media Training Chris Malagisi. The piece highlights lessons the GOP learned in 1994 and ought to carry into the elections this week.Mr. Malagisi said, “The lesson for Republicans is to keep their legislative dreams realistic. While they might not have the votes to overhaul Obamacare, they do have the power of the purse in the House and can defund it. Keeping their legislative priorities in check, Republicans will set themselves up for further gains in the Senate and perhaps the presidency in 2012.”The four lessons, as stated by Mr. Malagisi are: Follow through on promises; Keep communicating with the public; Beware of the ‘Politics of Personal Destruction'; and Obama is still the president.Read the full op-ed here.The Leadership Institute is an educational foundation whose mission is to increase the number and effectiveness of conservative activists and leaders in the public policy process. To accomplish this, LI identifies, recruits, trains, and places conservatives in government, politics, and the media. More than 90,000 people have been trained in one or more of the 40 current programs offered in all 50 states and across the globe since the Institute's founding in 1979. For more information, please visit: http://www.leadershipinstitute.org -30->

We all agree; new conservatives headed to Capitol Hill need to fill their offices with like-minded, liberty-loving staffers. The popular blog RedState just recently posted on the necessity of great leaders finding great staff. And the Leadership Institute is stepping in to help future Members connect with solid prospective personnel through the newly re-launched ConservativeJobs.com.Hill job seekers simply need to log on to conservativejobs.com, fill out job seeker profiles, and send their resumes to conservativejobs2011@gmail.com. For assistance or more personalized attentiong, they can always contact LI's Director of Employment Placement, Andrea McCarthy, at amccarthy@limail.us or 703-647-3344.>

October 29, 2010, Arlington, VA—Leadership Institute President Morton Blackwell made his first trip to Australia. He attended a Mont Pelerin Society meeting and met with Australians who are establishing a new foundation similar to LI.Morton Blackwell was in Australia October 8-21 for the Mont Pelerin Society conference in Sydney. The society, an international organization and scholarly community supporting economic liberty and free markets, was founded in 1947 by F.A. Hayek.After the conference Mr. Blackwell met with an Australian businessman and an Australian Senator, both of whom had visited him previously in the U.S. He connected the two individuals and they have created a Leadership Institute in Australia, modeled after the Leadership Institute in the U.S.After the conference and meetings, Mr. Blackwell enjoyed the Great Barrier Reef by going “down under” in a semi-submersible boat with glass windows to see the wildlife and coral. He made a trip to the Australian Zoo, full of kangaroos and koalas, and also visited the tropical rainforest.For more information on the Mont Pelerin Society conference, please visit here.The Leadership Institute is an educational foundation whose mission is to increase the number and effectiveness of conservative activists and leaders in the public policy process. To accomplish this, LI identifies, recruits, trains, and places conservatives in government, politics, and the media. More than 90,000 people have been trained in one or more of the 40 current programs offered in all 50 states and across the globe since the Institute's founding in 1979. For more information, please visit: http://www.leadershipinstitute.org -30->

October 29, 2010, Arlington, VA—The Phillips Foundation is accepting applications for the 2011 Robert Novak Journalism Fellowship Program. Print and online journalists with less than 10 years of professional experience are eligible.Please see their release below. THE PHILLIPS FOUNDATIONOne Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Suite 620, Washington, DC 20001Tel: 202-842-2002, Fax: 202-842-1420www.thephillipsfoundation.org NEWS RELEASEFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACT: John Farley 202-250-3887 x609 or e-mail: jfarley@thephillipsfoundation.org Trustees:Thomas L. Phillips, ChairmanKellyanne E. ConwayBecky Norton Dunlop Thomas A. FuentesAlfred S. RegneryRonald E. RobinsonTrustee Emeritus:Donald P. Hodel IN MEMORIAMRobert D. Novak$50,000 and $25,000 ROBERT NOVAK JOURNALISM FELLOWSHIPS OFFERED BY THE PHILLIPS FOUNDATION FOR 2011 Applications Available for Print and Online JournalistsWashington, DC, November 1, 2010 -- The Phillips Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2011 Robert Novak Journalism Fellowship Program. Print and online journalists with less than 10 years of professional experience are eligible. The Foundation created this program to provide fellowships for projects by journalists who share its mission to advance constitutional principles, a democratic society and a vibrant free enterprise system.The Phillips Foundation awards $50,000 full-time fellowships and $25,000 part-time fellowships to undertake and complete a one-year project of the applicant's choosing focusing on journalism supportive of American culture and a free society. In addition, the Foundation offers separate yearlong fellowships on the environment, on the benefits of free-market competition, and on law enforcement. There are also Alumni Fund Fellowships funded by donations from current and former Phillips Fellows. Alumni Fund Fellowship winners write one magazine-length article on their topic.The Foundation awarded 10 fellowships in 2010:Full-time Fellowships• Aleksandra Kulczuga for “Our Allies and Our Exit Strategy: Poland's Contribution to the War On Terror”• Maura O'Connor for “Misguided Benevolence: Three Case Studies in American Aid,” to examine free-market policy alternatives to tackle poverty and instability abroadPart-time Fellowships• Scott Thomas Anderson for “Shadow People: How Meth-Driven Crime is Eating at the Heart of Rural America”• Amy Bushatz for “Deployed: The Silent Sacrifice for Freedom and the Destruction of the Military Family”• Jessica Corry for “Victim Nation: How We Can Rescue Our Children fromAmerica's Oppression-Inventing, Self-Hating, Overspending, Multi-Billion Dollar Diversity Industry”• Elise Jordan for “Muslim Girls and Women as Equal Americans: Crimes Against Women Under the Guise of Political Islam and Tribal Custom are a Human Rights Tragedy Abhorrent to American Values and Law”• David Keyes for “The Impact of Technology on Democratic Dissent”• William McMorris for “Fraud by Any Other Name: Public Pension Neglect and the Coming Panic”• Peter Suderman for “Markets in Medicine: The Virtues of Free Enterprise in Medical Practice”Alumni Fund Fellowship• Thomas Sileo for “The Unknown Soldiers: How the Media Celebrates American Idols and Ignores American Heroes”For a list of all 94 fellowship winners and their projects since inception of the program in 1994 visit www.thephillipsfoundation.org.The Foundation is looking for journalism projects which are both original and publishable. The winners will deliver four quarterly writing installments with the potential to be published sequentially in a periodical or as a book.Applications must be postmarked by February 22, 2011. The winners will be announced next May at an awards dinner at the National Press Club in Washington. The starting date for the fellowships is September 1, 2011. Applicants must be citizens of the United States.For an application, visit www.thephillipsfoundation.org, or contact: The Phillips Foundation, 1 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Suite 620, Washington, DC 20001. Phone: 202-250-3887. E-mail: info@thephillipsfoundation.org. -30->

October 27, 2010, Arlington, VA—Leadership Institute Board Member and SABER Communications, Inc. President Mike Rothfeld wrote an insightful piece about three components of leadership—planning, preparing, and acting.Below are Mike Rothfeld's thoughts on leadership that are shared with his permission.“Dear Liberty Activist,Seriously, look behind you. Is anyone following you?No, no, this is not some Gnomes of Zurich super-duper conspiracy email.I mean politically ... is anyone following you?Because if no one is following you, YOU ARE NOT A LEADER.And if you are not a leader, then you are not doing what is needed to make a difference.Leadership has three components: Planning, Preparing and Acting.Take a minute to think about each one.PLANNINGGeneral Dwight Eisenhower said, "In war, plans are useless, but planning is essential."So what is planning?Planning is researching a problem, determining a solution and figuring out what needs to be done to achieve the desired outcome.Pin-headed academics, think-tankers and bloggers for the most part camp out here. Endlessly debating and explaining ad nauseum what MUST be done. Unfortunately, since they are not leaders, they begin and end here and little or nothing is achieved.PREPARINGPreparing is the most neglected component of political leadership.Preparing is assembling the concrete things needed to achieve a plan.At the top of the list in politics is money. The old political saying remains all-too-true, "You cannot save the world, if you cannot pay the bills." And almost EVERYTHING costs money: Computers, pizza for volunteers, paper, postage, gasoline ... you get the point.Next after money -- lists. Lists of people who are interested -- or may be interested -- in the issue, movement or candidate you are preparing to help.Then comes everything else you may need (note how many cost money, or its cousin, time spent learning): Computers, programs, graphic art skills, writing, paper, postage, volunteers, opposition research, etc.Bureaucrats live in the preparing world.Too few political leaders spend their time and talent in this critical area. Through 25 years of political activism, I will say without hesitation that "the failure to prepare is the primary cause of political failure."ACTINGAh, yes, good old action. Let's go DO SOMETHING, baby, RIGHT NOW!Bringing your plans and preparations together in real time, at just the right moments and in just the right ways is what action is all about.Many would-be political leaders freak out here. You have to SPEND the money, TARGET the Senator, MAIL the letters, SEND the emails ... and you have to do it NOW. Not ready? Too bad. Not sure? Tough. Too tired? Get over it. Kids have (gag) soccer? They miss it.On the other hand, politicians LOVE to act. Never mind that they have no plan and made no preparations, they are ready to go do something, right now. Here's a giveaway (a "tell" as gamblers say): Any political or campaign statement that starts with "We need to ..." or "We just have to ..." or "We gotta find a way to ..." is virtually always followed by something metaphysically impossible to achieve.THE CONCLUSION OF THE MATTERLeaders bring together all three: Planning, preparing and acting.For the leader, there is no lying down in the area you are most comfortable in.For the leader, there is no sloughing off the parts you are uncomfortable doing (you know, like fundraising).For the leader, there is ONLY the commitment to excellence in every aspect of the work.So I ask you, Are you a leader?Best regards,Mike RothfeldFoundation For Applied Conservative Leadership”The Leadership Institute is an educational foundation whose mission is to increase the number and effectiveness of conservative activists and leaders in the public policy process. To accomplish this, LI identifies, recruits, trains, and places conservatives in government, politics, and the media. More than 88,000 people have been trained in one or more of the 40 current programs offered in all 50 states and across the globe since the Institute's founding in 1979. For more information, please visit: http://www.leadershipinstitute.org -30->

Are you interested in working for a new or existing conservative office after the election? If so, you need to become a registered member of ConservativeJobs.com and complete your professional profile to be considered for important jobs in congressional offices.Simply register, complete your profile, provide references and fill out the Public Policy Questionnaire. Don't forget to check the box, "I want to work on Capitol Hill."Once your profile is complete, email ConservativeJobs2011@gmail.com to let key Hill staff know that you've completed your profile and would like to be considered for a job opportunity in the 112th Congress.Don't wait until after the election to begin making connections with the people who have the power to hire or recommend you. Now is the time to ramp up your networking efforts and put your hat in the ring. It's going to be a competitive job market with many job seekers vying for the same positions. The earlier you launch your job hunt, the better.>

October 26, 2010, Arlington, VA—Online newspaper Politics Daily Columnist Matt Lewis referred to LI President Morton Blackwell's Laws of the Public Policy Process in hiring Capitol Hill staff. “Conservative leader Morton Blackwell, for whom I previously worked, has a few rules for the public policy process that might be helpful for tea party conservatives who win election next week,” Politics Daily Columnist Matt Lewis said.“One of Blackwell's rules is: "Personnel is policy." Another: "Hire at least as many to the right of you as to the left of you." It seems the GOP party bosses are hoping Republicans who get elected this Tuesday will ignore this advice,” Lewis said.To read the full Politics Daily story, please visit here.The Leadership Institute is an educational foundation whose mission is to increase the number and effectiveness of conservative activists and leaders in the public policy process. To accomplish this, LI identifies, recruits, trains, and places conservatives in government, politics, and the media. More than 88,000 people have been trained in one or more of the 40 current programs offered in all 50 states and across the globe since the Institute's founding in 1979. For more information, please visit: http://www.leadershipinstitute.org-30->

October 25, 2010, Arlington, VA—Believe it or not, voters in your community are interested in what you have to say about candidates and issues. Think about it, when you need a dentist who do you ask for advice? You will most likely ask someone you know and trust in your community. So, it only makes sense that voters want to know how their neighbors feel about the candidates and issues that impact their lives, especially right before an election. Writing an Op-Ed for you local paper can help bring attention and credibility to the candidate or cause of your choice in your community. It may even convince some un-decided voters to agree with your point of view.Before you get started on writing your own Op-Ed, please keep the following seven points in mind.1. Relevant -- Make sure your Op-Ed is relevant to what is going on in your state or local community. You may want to weigh in on the national political environment, but you are an expert at what is going on in your community. So, choose a topic that is important to the readers in your area.2. Concise -- Be short and concise. Your Op-Ed should be no longer than 700 words in length. If you can get it down to 500 words even better. Space in most publications is very valuable real estate and it is rare that anything longer than this will be published. Also, choose only two main points and don't get off topic.3. Clear -- Write clearly and use language that a majority of people understand. So, please don't use technical language or acronyms.4. Connect -- Emotionally connect with readers by personifying the issue you are writing about. For example, if you are writing about taxes, make sure you explain how taxes affect businesses and families in your area.5. Research -- Back up your examples with rational and broadly accepted facts and statistics. At this point before the election, editors have their antennae up for attack pieces and will most likely not include your letter if it resembles one.6. Recognize -- Acknowledge the other side. There is a chance that the editors will also run a piece from someone opposing your point of view on the same page. You don't have to spend a lot of time on the opposing view point, but briefly touch on it.7. Reinforce -- Summarize your message and tie it back to your main point in the opening. Use the ending as one last chance to reinforce your message.Remember, you know what issues are most important to you and your neighbors. You know who will best serve your community's interests once elected. So, voice your opinion now before it is too late. There is still time to make a big impact on this election.The Leadership Institute is an educational foundation whose mission is to increase the number and effectiveness of conservative activists and leaders in the public policy process. To accomplish this, LI identifies, recruits, trains, and places conservatives in government, politics, and the media. More than 88,000 people have been trained in one or more of the 40 current programs offered in all 50 states and across the globe since the Institute's founding in 1979. For more information, please visit: http://www.leadershipinstitute.org -30- >

October 22, 2010, Arlington, VA— The Leadership Institute is hosting the Civil Service Opportunity School November 8-9 to help conservatives break into the bureaucracy, get a job, and be successful.Learn from top Washington insiders how to break into the liberal dominated Civil Service. Whether you are a newcomer to Washington, D.C. or you are looking for a career change, this intensive two-day seminar gives you the tools you need to begin your career in the Civil Service. Topics covered include:• The application and hiring process• Creative ways to enter government• Which departments are right for you• The political management of the bureaucracyTo register, read more about this school, and view the agenda, please visit here.The Leadership Institute is an educational foundation whose mission is to increase the number and effectiveness of conservative activists and leaders in the public policy process. To accomplish this, LI identifies, recruits, trains, and places conservatives in government, politics, and the media. More than 88,000 people have been trained in one or more of the 40 current programs offered in all 50 states and across the globe since the Institute's founding in 1979. For more information, please visit: http://www.leadershipinstitute.org -30->

October 21, 2010, Arlington, VA— Sarah Palin Radio hosted Leadership Institute Vice President Steve Sutton on its show Monday to discuss notable LI graduates that are currently running in congressional and gubernatorial races.“LI is the Harvard of political training,” said Sarah Palin Radio Executive Producer LaDonna Hal Curzon. “You guys have spit out some real, top conservative leaders,” Curzon said.LI has trained Nevada Senate Candidate Sharron Angle, former Executive of the Christian Coalition and political activist Ralph Reed, Alaska Senate Candidate Joe Miller's campaign manager, and Delaware Senate Candidate Christine O'Donnell, among many others.The very first LI training Morton Blackwell held consisted of 20 students including: Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell, former Virginia Governor Jim Gilmore, and former Iowa Governor Terry Branstad.To listen to the full interview on Sarah Palin Radio, please visit here.The Leadership Institute is an educational foundation whose mission is to increase the number and effectiveness of conservative activists and leaders in the public policy process. To accomplish this mission LI identifies, recruits, trains, and places conservatives in government, politics, and the media. More than 88,000 people have been trained in one or more of the 40 programs offered in all 50 states and across the globe since the Institute's founding in 1979. For more information, please visit: http://www.leadershipinstitute.org-30- >

Welcome to the new ConservativeJobs.com. We re-launched this site with you in mind to make navigating our online platform more visually appealing and user-friendly.A few things have changed. • Resources: We've created a whole new and expanded Resources section with detailed articles on mastering the art of the job search alongside links to numerous online articles we recommend every job seeker read. In fact, before you register for ConservativeJobs.com, be sure to read our tips on how to write an effective resume.• Blog: Visit this blog regularly for weekly (or sometimes bi-weekly) posts on job search advice, upcoming Leadership Institute career training, and featured job opportunities.• The Look: We hope you'll find our new color scheme and design more upbeat and streamlined.This is only the beginning of many changes to come. Please let us know what you'd like to see in future versions of ConservativeJobs.com. We value your feedback. >

The Heritage Foundation and the Leadership Institute invite you to attend a free informational meeting on Thursday, October 21st in SVC 201-00 on Capitol Hill from 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. to learn more about how you can use ConservativeJobs.com to be considered for important jobs on Capitol Hill.Whether you're looking to be a staff assistant or chief of staff, or you're looking to hire staff for your office, you will not want to miss this event.Free Chick-fil-A will be provided by the Heritage Foundation. To attend, please RSVP to ConservativeJobs2011@gmail.com.>

October 18, 2010, Arlington, VA— Brigham Young University sophomore political science major from Lebanon, Tennessee Taylor Bambas learned much from the October 15th Leadership Institute's Youth Leadership School in Provo, Utah. Taylor Bambas wrote, “I just got home from an intense two-day Youth Leadership School put on by the Leadership Institute in Orem. The Leadership Institute is an awesome non-profit organization which trains young conservative political leaders. Since LI was founded by the conservative legend Morton Blackwell in 1979, they have turned out conservative political leaders left and right. If you're conservative and at all interested in a political career you NEED to check it out. I gained more practical knowledge about political activism in 2 days at LI than I have in 3 semesters as a political science student. It is a perfect complement to my college education. I feel empowered and ready to go! Anybody need a campaign manager?!? Just kidding. Though I'm not on a political campaign currently, I'm hoping to apply the principles I've learned to a local advocacy group, the Girl Effect, which I'm trying to start here in Provo.” The Leadership Institute wishes Taylor well in her studies at Brigham Young and in her future career. The Leadership Institute's mission is to increase the number and effectiveness of conservative activists and leaders in the public policy process. To accomplish this mission, the Institute identifies, recruits, trains, and places conservatives in government, politics, and the media. LI has trained more than 90,000 people since its founding in 1979 and currently offers 40 program courses. For more information, please visit: http://www.leadershipinstitute.org -30-