Monthly Archives: May 2012

Is Empowerment Good?

Posted on May 30, 2012 by way0utwest

When I started working in business, PCs were just coming to use in the company where I worked. Not everyone had a computer, which may shock some of you. We had shared computers in some places, and there were people … Continue reading →

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I’m Going on Tour

Posted on May 30, 2012 by way0utwest

I’ve done quite a bit of speaking over the last few years, which has required a lot of travel. I had 15 events that I attended last year, only one of which was in Denver, so I spent quite a … Continue reading →

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Create Your Own Intense Interview

Posted on May 29, 2012 by way0utwest

Are you unhappy in your job? Do you work too many hours? Is the work environment causing you stress or unhappiness? In all of those situations, I counsel people to look for another job. Make a plan to move on … Continue reading →

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The Standing Desk Experiment

Posted on May 29, 2012 by way0utwest

I’ve had a few friends using standing desks for sometime. I first heard about Greg Gonzalez (sqlSentry | Blog | @SQLSensei), fellow runner and one of the smartest SQL people using a treadmill desk. I saw it in his office … Continue reading →

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