As I sat down to write my first leadership post of the week, I found myself staring out the window at my dry, midwestern lawn, and for just a moment, I wished for rain. And then the ridiculousness of that wish clubbed me over the head, given what’s happening in Florida and throughout the Caribbean region.

Like so many of you, I watch the weather reports and hope and pray for the safety of those in the path of the hurricane(s). Nature offers unparalleled beauty as well a fury and force that is hard for us to imagine. We seem to be getting the brunt of the fury and force. May everyone find safe shelter. Our thoughts and prayers and hopes are with you.

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