Skating on Thin Ice

Today, the lake froze solid.  Ice from shore to shore.  Underneath this thin layer of ice is a lot of water . . . cold water.  Although the surface looks solid, I won't venture going for a walk on lake until late December.  Even then, the ice will only be a few inches thick. 

It is impressive to me, that as little as four inches of ice over water is enough to support a full sized vehicle.

The question I'll be pondering over the next few weeks is, "How thick is the ice?"

In a business context, consider the ice to be the support that staff receive from management.  Do staff have what they require to be successful or are they skating on thin ice?  Am I providing the support needed so that the people who need me can have the confidence to step out beyond their comfort zone to achieve success that might not otherwise be possible.

Like the ice forming over our lake these days, staff can learn to trust that support over time.  A little bit of support on a day to day basis can add up to quite a thick layer of trust that will help you team achieve and exceed their goals.

Just think about it:  What can I do today to thicken the ice for my staff?