In my regular professional development column for the Professional Association for SQL Server (PASS), Plays Well With Others, check out my latest post on dealing with micromanagers. If you've ever dealt with a manager who questioned your every move, hijacked meetings, nit-picked over inconsequential details, or made you jump through endless hoops of administrivia, then you know what I'm writing about. This article is part one of a two part series. Part one deals with identifying how and why managers become micro-managers. Part two, coming in the next issue of the PASS Community … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2010
OMG! Em’s Driving!
Yep, baby number two is now legal behind the wheel.She did very well while we were practicing. So I've felt pretty good about turning her loose on the world. She still needs more practice in reverse and in tight parking situations which, I remember with great clarity, where areas where I too needed practice as a teenager.She's driving the old Bonnie. We'll need to replace the ol' vehicle pretty soon. It's got a bazillion miles on it and it's getting more and more expensive to keep running properly. I'm a big believer in preventative maintenance. But there comes a point where, when too … [Read more...]