What does this union hag think, that this executive should have been out there fixing cables and transformers himself? It’s the 21st century, you union Vogons, an executive can do his job from anywhere on the planet most of the time.
Although I agree with you in principle and practicality... after team-building, a leader’s main job is to motivate and inspire. This kind of action in the face of potential catastrophe (and cancelation of everyone else’s plans) is detrimental to the mission.
I disagree. If you cancel my vacation plans because of the storm, then your vacation should be put off also. Its called leadership.