Comments on: Snow Day: What To Do

By: Scott C Griffin

Scott C Griffin — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 22:35:45 +0000

Ahhh … Colorado … where I call “home” – Lakewood, Colorado (actually Green Mountain). But watch out for those 100 year blizzards! Bring skis or snow shoes! They come in handy when one of those blizzards come your way! Yes, I was in one in – the snow covered the cars and the only way to know where cars were was by the “crunch” of the snow when I was walking over them!

By: Phil Gerbyshak

Phil Gerbyshak — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 20:53:57 +0000

Pete – Glad to hear you keep charging ahead. I wonder what would happen if you did slow down….

Greg – Catching up is a great suggestion. Just don’t put Angie through TOO MUCH work!

Rick – I think you’ve hit upon something I really need to do: Step back and reflect. Take on the big picture and see what I meant to do that I haven’t done, and what strategically can really help me move ahead.

A clear map makes the trip easier.

Thanks for that very timely reminder!

By: Rick Hamrick

Rick Hamrick — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 19:38:37 +0000

You know, Phil, it often feels like one is between battles when the snow flies to a depth and ferocity which makes getting to the office impossible. So, just as good soldiers spend their down time sharpening their swords, cleaning their weapons, and simply enjoying some peace and quiet, I agree with you in your chosen categories of activity on an unplanned off day.

One addition to the list which I think is valuable: step back, way back, so far back from the forest that you can really think strategically. Too often, managers are so deeply engrossed in the day-to-day tactics that it is not possible to pause and consider the bigger picture.

When you have unexpected down time, though, you can spend some of that time considering where you are now and where you seek to be in the future…not just next week or next month, but a year or two from today.

I learned the hard way that it is far preferable to decide where you are heading before you press the accelerator to the floor.

By: Greg Quigley

Greg Quigley — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 15:18:20 +0000

I make Angie shovel! lol. Just kidding, I’m working on a new section for http://www.marriedinmilwaukee.com/ and catching up on the weekend Twitter posts. Also might write some articles later.

By: Pete Prodoehl

Pete Prodoehl — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 14:47:05 +0000

I do the same things I always do… snow does not prevent me from going full speed ahead. Well, I may drive a bit slower, and need to shovel it, but it’s still business as usual.