02/23/2018

Let's Try and Try Again

by OSAE President-Elect Kimberly McConville, CAE

What if we were all a bit more patient, or kind? I’m not picturing a worldwide hug, but recent events and conversations reminded me that looking for things to agree upon rather than squaring off in disagreement builds connection. Those connections lead to better—well, everything from policy to neighborhood harmony.

And one of the kindest, most patient people I know is Brad Cole. Brad is retiring from the County Commissioners Association of Ohio (CCAO), where I started my own lobbying career. At Brad’s Statehouse sendoff earlier this week, I saw legislators and local government officials from all political viewpoints and geographic areas. 

This reminded me how Brad approaches his work—patient, exhaustive research and cordial, calm conversation and testimony. Through this, he collected many friends and admirers, doing quality work for Ohio. On impatient days, I try and try again to channel this kind of equanimity. 

Please select this link to read the complete article from Kimberly McConville's LinkedIn blog.