Written by Dr. Kellie Dixon, this reflective blog explores how Greensboro’s rainy, thunder-filled May weather creates the perfect backdrop for intentional rest and quiet introspection. Through her lens as a leadership expert and executive coach, Dr. Dixon unpacks why this type of weather invites us to slow down and how it mirrors the strategic rest leaders need to stay aligned with their purpose. This piece challenges readers to embrace the pause—not as avoidance, but as a powerful act of leadership clarity.