Goals – The end of one year, start of another
Just about a year ago, I talked about the importance of setting goals for yourself, both personally and professionally, making sure they’re lofty enough to challenge you, and making them public in order to hold yourself accountable. It’s hard to believe a year has passed already, but here we are, and it’s time to see [...]
June 25, 2012
Tags: blogging, goals, presenting, professional development Posted in: Professional Development 
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Goals – 3 month checkup
Good morning SQL people. I am not at PASS this week (boo!), however I am going to Spain for vacation, so that’s some minor consolation. And fear not, I’m working hard to schedule some posts during my absence. You won’t even know I’m gone. Anyway, it’s been about 3 months since I posted my goals [...]
October 10, 2011
Tags: goals, professional development Posted in: Professional Development 2 Comments
The problem with SQL Saturday…
The problem with user conferences is that they usually leave me with a slight case of ADD the following Monday. So much stuff, I have to try it all NOW!!! SQL Saturday #75 this past weekend in Columbus was no exception. There were some really good presentations and for a couple time slots it was [...]
June 13, 2011
Tags: professional development, SQL Saturday Posted in: Professional Development No Comments
Women In Technology
You’re probably aware that March is Women’s History Month, and even the SQL Server community is celebrating. Here are a few of the events for this month: SQL University – Women in Technology Week If you haven’t already checked out SQL University, you really should. For one thing, it’s free. For another, it’s community driven. [...]
March 10, 2011
Tags: PASS, professional development, SQL Saturday, SQL University Posted in: General, Professional Development One Comment
The obligatory first post
This past weekend I attended SQL Saturday here in sunny Cleveland. And while there were probably more fun ways to spend a Saturday, I have to say I’m very glad I went. There were some great sessions by Steve Jones, Thomas LaRock, Grant Fritchey, and Jeremiah Peschka and I learned a ton of information. However, [...]
February 8, 2011
Tags: professional development, sp_whoisactive, SQL Server Posted in: Professional Development No Comments
