Andy Leonard : SQLPeople

SQLPeople News and SQLPeople Wants You!

andyleonard — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT

It’s true! Everyone has a story, and SQLPeople is one place to share yours. “How, Andy?” I’m glad you asked. Browse on over to our Become a SQLPerson page and answer the questions. You can also follow us on Facebook and Twitter , and join our LinkedIn...(read more)

Happy Birthday, SQLPeople!

andyleonard — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMT

One year ago today, I began sending out batches of SQLPeople interview emails to friends in the SQL Server Community. Since then, Brian Moran ( Blog | @briancmoran ) and Matt Velic ( Blog | @mvelic | SQLPeople ) have joined the effort, we have published...(read more)

QwikTalk and SQLPeople™ Announce Free SQL Help by Phone!

andyleonard — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 14:30:00 GMT

Introduction I received some awesome responses from I Am Here To Help™ ! One of them was an email from Josh Breinlinger, founder of QwikTalk.com . Josh and I spoke on the phone later that day to discuss using QwikTalk’s platform to provide free support...(read more)

Announcing SQLInspire NYC 2011!

andyleonard — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 16:22:26 GMT

Introduction SQLPeople is pleased to announce the next SQLPeople Event: SQLInspire New York City 2011 ! When: 12 Nov 2011 Where: Microsoft HQ, NY Visionaries: Andrew Brust, Michael Coles, Steve Jones, Thomas LaRock, Brian Moran, and Robert Pearl. Registration...(read more)

Hang Out With Me Tuesday at 11:00 Am EDT

andyleonard — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 14:00:00 GMT

Inspired by Grant Fritchey ( Blog | @GFritchey ), I am hosting a Google+ hangout tomorrow (9 Aug 2011) at 11:00 AM EDT. :{>...(read more)

SQLPeople and the Community

andyleonard — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 11:00:00 GMT

Last night, after the weekly planning call for the next SQLPeople event (no, it hasn’t been announced yet!), I was catching up on email and read Just a Myth from Seth Godin’s blog . We’ve been communicating with potential event sponsors and the response...(read more)

SQLPeople Wants You!

andyleonard — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 12:30:00 GMT

You’ve read the interviews . You’ve laughed. You’ve identified. You’ve thought “They’re just like me!” And some of you have wondered “How do you become a SQLPeople Person?” Some of you – like today’s interviewee Brian K. McDonald - have even contacted...(read more)

SQLPeople Interviews and News for May 2011!

andyleonard — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 11:00:00 GMT

Late last year I announced an exciting new endeavor called SQLPeople . At the end of 2010 I announced the 2010 SQLPeople Person of the Year . The new SQLPeople website is up and running, thank to Matt Velic! Thanks to all who have made our fifth month...(read more)

SQLPeople: Jes Borland and William McKnight

andyleonard — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 14:00:00 GMT

The SQLPeople website experienced a blip this weekend. I shuffled some interviews earlier and one result was the publication dates and integer keys on the tables holding the interviews got out of sync. As a result, Shahryar G. Hashemi’s interview was...(read more)

The Inaugural SQLPeople Event is Tomorrow!

andyleonard — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 11:00:00 GMT

Introduction Tomorrow, SQLPeople takes another step in its community journey. The inaugural SQLPeople Event will be held in Richmond Virginia at J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College Massey Technology Center located at 1651 E. Parham Road, Richmond,...(read more)

SQLPeople Interviews and News for March 2011!

andyleonard — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 11:00:00 GMT

Late last year I announced an exciting new endeavor called SQLPeople . At the end of 2010 I announced the 2010 SQLPeople Person of the Year . SQLPeople is off to an awesome start! Thanks to all who have made our third month great - those willing to share...(read more)

SQLPeople Update: Week 10

andyleonard — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 12:00:00 GMT

Introduction Can you believe the SQLPeople Interviews are 10 weeks old? Wow. Time flies! The Big Announcement This week's big announcement is Brian Moran has joined SQLPeople's leadership team! Interviews This Week The SQLPeople Interviews published this...(read more)

SQLPeople Interviews with Stuart Ainsworth, Andie Letourneau, and Robert C. Cain

andyleonard — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 12:00:00 GMT

Late last year I announced an exciting new endeavor called SQLPeople . At the end of 2010 I announced the 2010 SQLPeople Person of the Year . SQLPeople 's third month is off to a great start! Check out these interviews: Stuart Ainsworth Andie Letourneau...(read more)

February SQLPeople!

andyleonard — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 14:00:00 GMT

Late last year I announced an exciting new endeavor called SQLPeople . At the end of 2010 I announced the 2010 SQLPeople Person of the Year . SQLPeople is off to a great start. Thanks to all who have made our second month awesome - those willing to share...(read more)

Book Review: Poke the Box

andyleonard — Sat, 05 Mar 2011 16:28:00 GMT

Introduction Seth Godin's latest book is called Poke the Box . I'm still reading it, but I have these thoughts to share: Initiate The theme of the book is to start something. Initiate. Engage. Don't wait to be picked - pick yourself. I so identify with...(read more)