Indulge in free online SQL Server training on March 21, 2012 beginning at 00:00 GMT (that’s a March 20 evening start for the Americas). As this is an online event, act fast and register as soon as you can because seats are limited. Check out the 24 Hours of PASS website for more details. I will be delivering […]
SQL Server 2012 Launch Event: Virtual or Real?
Apparently, it’s real (the event is still virtual, though.) I tried to avoid answering this question from people asking about the release date for SQL Server 2012. That’s because the SQL Server 2012 Virtual Launch Event has been announced way back in January 2012. I was in Redmond, WA when the schedule was publicly announced […]
Finding Inspiration
“The torpid artist seeks inspiration at any cost, by virtue or by vice, by friend or by fiend, by prayer or by wine.” Ralph Waldo Emerson Whenever I am creating something – whether writing a blog post, a song, an article or even shooting a photo – I always find myself searching for inspiration. I […]
Why Leaders Tell Stories
“I realize the importance of having a story today is what really separates companies. People don’t just wear our shoes, they tell our story.” Blake Mycoskie – CEO, Tom’s Shoes Last week, I was privileged to be surrounded by several of the smartest and brightest minds in the global SQL Server community – Microsoft Most […]
Self-Discipline Series: Taming Your Thoughts
In a previous blog post, I talked about keeping our New Year’s resolutions and how self-discipline plays a very important role in achieving our goals. As I previously mentioned, I’ll start fleshing out ideas regarding self-discipline that affects different aspects of our lives – emotionally, mentally, physically, financially, spiritually, etc. This blog post will focus […]