Family

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Four children and a wife of 21-years. In today's world, this is almost a miracle and a testament to Wicks' loyalty to family. But for Wicks, supporting and raising his family, is about much more.

He's honed empathy…the ability to look at issues and events from other people's perspective, to get inside their heads and beyond the name calling that passes for discussion today.

He's honed his ability to listen…really listen, not just to what people are saying, but what they aren't, and what they need, their fears and desires.

He's honed his sense of joy. "Nothing," Wicks says, "can fill a man with joy as much as seeing your children and your wife, laughing, happy, opening their arms to you."

How does this bear on the job of a U.S. congressman? Some would say it doesn't. Wicks says that family not only provides the support leaders need, but grounds them and teaches wisdom, patience, and insight.

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