Kevin Kline : Leadership

The Year That Was - 2012

KKline — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 19:31:00 GMT

2012 was, simply stated, a year that kicked my butt. When I wasn't struggling professionally, I was struggling personally. Health issues, culminating in a diagnosis of Type II diabetes, and the passing of my father soon after Thanksgiving marked my biggest...(read more)

PASS Summit 2012, Day 1

KKline — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 15:18:00 GMT

One of the most positive experiences I can have, as a former leader of the PASS organization, is when I see a neophyte become a passionate support and champion for the community. On my first day in Seattle, before the event had even begun, I was stopped...(read more)

Secure Your Spot at the Nashville SQL Saturday!

KKline — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 14:50:00 GMT

Check out the fantastic line-up of technical sessions offered at this free SQL Saturday event. Secure your reservation for mid-October at the SQL Saturday in "Music City" Nashville, TN!...(read more)

Two New Slide Decks. Plus, the Week in Colorado.

KKline — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 15:03:00 GMT

Kevin provides two new session slide decks and tells about his week presenting sessions in Colorado from August 14-17, 2012....(read more)

Do You Have One of "the Three W’s" to Sit on a Board of Directors?

KKline — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 17:28:00 GMT

Kevin describes three key behaviors, the three W's of Wealth, Work, and Wisdom, for board of director candidates and board directors....(read more)

Come See Me. I'll Probably Be Just Down the Street Soon!

KKline — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 15:02:00 GMT

Even though I've recently changed jobs, I'll still be speaking at a lot of SQL events across the country and internationally. There are still a few trips that I've yet to finalize, in particular with the fine folks in Houston, run by my friend Nancy Hidy...(read more)

The Next Chapter: Inspiring and Motivating

KKline — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 14:41:00 GMT

I’d like to start this post first by thanking everyone who sent well wishes, both public and private, about my decision to move on from Quest Software . It was very uplifting and encouraging to hear from you! So, again, the question of “Where am I off...(read more)

A Fond Farewell to Quest Software

KKline — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 23:01:00 GMT

The week of the 4 th of July is a happy week for Americans. Most families get out for a parade, a fireworks display, a picnic in the park, a movie where Will Smith puts the beat down on a bunch of aliens, or an afternoon at the pool or lake. We celebrate...(read more)

One Week Until Louisville!

KKline — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 18:04:00 GMT

Louisville has a special place in my heart because it was my brother's home for more than 15 years. I spent a lot of time on I-65 traveling from my home town of Huntsville, AL to visit my bro in Louisville and New Albany, after he bought a place on the...(read more)

ITPro, Re-architect Your Life

KKline — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 14:21:00 GMT

Kevin Kline and the Aspiring Geek, Jimmy May, discuss ways to re-architect your life and resources to make it easier....(read more)

Starting this week: Dublin, Maidenhead, and London

KKline — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 14:18:00 GMT

This might be most most overcommitted four-week period of time ever in my life. I’m tired just thinking about it! Not only am I traveling internationally and speaking over the next few weeks, I’m also helping on two book projects, learning some new applications...(read more)

Why Do IT Pros Make Awful Managers?

KKline — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 18:29:00 GMT

If you're like many IT pros, it starts to sink in that all of those skills which made you 'the awesome' as an technologist are =NOT= transferrable to the management work you've now got on your plate. Learn why and how to fix it....(read more)

IT Horror Stories - Managers Run Amuck!

KKline — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 21:23:00 GMT

It seems like managers, so often, either go way overboard or go into hybernation and do way to little. This month, I had the pleasure and horror to hear two stories of managers run amuck with power. The first is from a friend and IT professional I'll...(read more)

Why I Do Not Support The Current PASS ExeCo Slate

KKline — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 15:22:00 GMT

I read the PASS Officer Election announcement from June 15th with a bit of trepidation. There was something about the announcement which made me uncomfortable, but I couldn't quite put my finger on it. As a bit of background, the PASS "officers" are also...(read more)