Listening
While on the campaign trail, it is one of my priorities to listen more than I talk. If I can listen to the voters and really hear and take in the issues that are meaningful to you, then I can better understand what it is that I can do for you. I think that this is a lesson that everyone can try and do better on. If we all can agree to listen more than we talk, that is when compromise happens.
I had the privilege to attend a quick coffee get together today with a few voters and hear the issues that are important to them, as well as other things they like and dislike about our community These types of meetings are my favorite because the ideas of everyone in the room creates dialogue and discussion that furthers progress, rather than see it stall because of differing views. By listening to what people have to say rather than telling them what I have to say, I connect with you, and have the ability to then move in a direction that I may not have seen without hearing your perspective, or seeing things through your lens. My challenge to all of you this week is to go out and listen to someone whom you do not always agree with, and rather than interjecting the second you disagree, wait and hear out the full idea and really think about what is being said. After thinking about it, then respond and have a civil discussion that way, rather than just finger pointing and blaming.
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