Howling wind. Snow-clogged streets. Other drivers … who can’t drive. What a great day to stay home.

But the boss is at work. Customers or clients might be at the door. Some of your co-workers will make it in. And who wants to burn another vacation day or, worse, take an unpaid day off?

Lee Bolman, leadership professor at the Bloch School of Business at the University of Missouri-Kansas City weighs in for this article.