A Good Ice Storm?

I remember something similar happening when Hurricane Ike slammed into the Gulf Coast near where I live in Houston. The storm did massive amounts of damage and disrupted the area for over a week (and much longer for those closer to the coast). But even five years afterwards, I occasionally hear people wistfully remembering those days when they just hung out with family, friends and neighbors because there was nothing else we could do. That’s why I titled this blog, “A Good Ice Storm.” Now don’t get me wrong. I know that the ice storm created havoc (as did the hurricane). People weren’t able to get home because airports were closed, special events were cancelled, cars spun out on icy streets. But it makes me wonder – is it possible that far more good than bad that came out of this ice storm? And if so, why do we have to wait for Mother Nature to force us to slow down? We’re heading into a period when many people will slow down and rest and reflect. The days between Christmas and New Year’s offer many of the ice storm benefits without the icy roads (if you live in Texas). But we need this kind of break more than once a year. What can you do in the coming months to create the space for “ice storm downtime” in your life? How can you do the same for those that you’re leading? You’ll be a better leader, and your organization will be healthier, when you find the answer to these questions. It’s easy to receive my blogs by email. Just sign-up on Feedburner by clicking here.]]>