Andy Leonard is CSO of Linchpin People and SQLPeople, an SSIS Trainer, Consultant, and developer; SQL Server database and data warehouse developer, community mentor, engineer, and farmer. He is a co-author of SQL Server 2012 Integration Services Design Patterns. His background includes web application architecture and development, VB, and ASP. Andy loves the SQL Server Community!

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• SQL in the City Event Dates Announced!

  Red Gate rocks. If you didn’t know that already, you know it now. The latest evidence to support this claim is the publication of the schedule for US SQL in the City events. They are: 9 Oct – Pasadena 11 Oct – Atlanta 14 Oct – Charlotte Registration for Read More... Posted Saturday, May 18, 2013 3:00 AM by andyleonard | 0 Comments Filed under: Software Business, Developer Community, SQL Server, SQL Server Community, Community

• Push The Pebble

  Introduction This post is the fifty-fifth part of a ramble-rant about the software business. The current posts in this series can be found on the series landing page . This post is about starting something. Today is the First Day… … of something. Somewhere, Read More... Posted Monday, April 02, 2012 8:00 AM by andyleonard | 3 Comments Filed under: Software Business, EMPs (Expensive Management Practices), Doing Software Right

• Trick Question

  Introduction This post is the fifty-fourth part of a ramble-rant about the software business. The current posts in this series can be found on the series landing page . This post is about you. Me? Yep, you. Two questions: What is your job title? (<—Not Read More... Posted Tuesday, March 27, 2012 8:00 AM by andyleonard | 23 Comments Filed under: Software Business, EMPs (Expensive Management Practices), Doing Software Right

• Managing Confidence

  Introduction This post is the fifty-third part of a ramble-rant about the software business. The current posts in this series can be found on the series landing page . This post is about inspiring others. Hot Chicks - Baby chickens beneath a warming lamp… Read More... Posted Thursday, March 22, 2012 8:00 AM by andyleonard | 1 Comments Filed under: Software Business, EMPs (Expensive Management Practices)

• Q: How Many Calls From Work While on Vacation is Too Many?

  A: One.   P.S. This post is the fifty-second part of a ramble-rant about the software business. The current posts in this series can be found on the series landing page . This post is about how to quickly and efficiently get the employees you need Read More... Posted Monday, March 12, 2012 8:00 AM by andyleonard | 3 Comments Filed under: Software Business, EMPs (Expensive Management Practices)

• Creating is Hard

  Introduction This post is the forty-seventh part of a ramble-rant about the software business. The current posts in this series can be found on the series landing page . This post is about creation. Creating is Hard Work Building something from nothing Read More... Posted Friday, August 12, 2011 8:00 AM by andyleonard | 1 Comments Filed under: Software Business, Developer Community, EMPs (Expensive Management Practices)

• Evil is Easy

  Introduction This post is the forty-sixth part of a ramble-rant about the software business. The current posts in this series can be found on the series landing page . This post is about destruction. “As a matter of cosmic history, it has always been Read More... Posted Wednesday, August 10, 2011 8:00 AM by andyleonard | 3 Comments Filed under: Software Business, EMPs (Expensive Management Practices)

• Picking a Metric

  Introduction This post is the forty-fifth part of a ramble-rant about the software business. The current posts in this series can be found on the series landing page . This post is about measurement. What They Like A local fast-food establishment measures Read More... Posted Monday, August 08, 2011 8:00 AM by andyleonard | 0 Comments Filed under: Software Business, EMPs (Expensive Management Practices)

• Outlasting Outrageous Opposition

  Introduction This post is the forty-fourth part of a ramble-rant about the software business. The current posts in this series can be found on the series landing page . This post is about responding to outrageous opposition. Opposition Happens As I stated Read More... Posted Wednesday, July 27, 2011 8:00 AM by andyleonard | 1 Comments Filed under: Software Business, EMPs (Expensive Management Practices), Leadership, Consulting

• Love Your Enemies

  Introduction This post is the forty-third part of a ramble-rant about the software business. The current posts in this series can be found on the series landing page . This post is about enemies. Opposition is a Clue Don’t believe me? Most worthwhile Read More... Posted Thursday, July 21, 2011 8:00 AM by andyleonard | 4 Comments Filed under: Software Business, EMPs (Expensive Management Practices)

• The Last Percent

  Introduction This post is the forty-second part of a ramble-rant about the software business. The current posts in this series can be found on the series landing page . This post is about the removing obstacles to performance (in people). People Are Good Read More... Posted Tuesday, July 05, 2011 8:00 AM by andyleonard | 3 Comments Filed under: Software Business, EMPs (Expensive Management Practices), Leadership, Professional Development, Tipping Point

• My Name is Andy and I Have an Associates of Applied Science Degree

  Introduction This post is the forty-first part of a ramble-rant about the software business. The current posts in this series can be found on the series landing page . This post is about the education requirements for job listings. Bachelor’s Degree Required Read More... Posted Monday, June 27, 2011 8:00 AM by andyleonard | 22 Comments Filed under: Software Business, EMPs (Expensive Management Practices), Values

• Engines of Loss and Gain

  Introduction This post is the fortieth part of a ramble-rant about the software business. The current posts in this series can be found on the series landing page . This post is about winning (no really). NASCAR I like watching NASCAR races. On the surface, Read More... Posted Tuesday, June 21, 2011 8:00 AM by andyleonard | 1 Comments Filed under: Software Business, Developer Community, EMPs (Expensive Management Practices)

• Volatility

  Introduction This post is the thirty-ninth part of a ramble-rant about the software business. The current posts in this series can be found on the series landing page . This post is about stability. In My Younger Days... My hair's been longer but it's Read More... Posted Thursday, June 02, 2011 8:00 AM by andyleonard | 2 Comments Filed under: Software Business

• How's Your Serve?

  Introduction This post is the thirty-eighth part of a ramble-rant about the software business. The current posts in this series can be found on the series landing page . This post is about serving others. Chief Servant Officer My next job title is going Read More... Posted Monday, May 02, 2011 8:00 AM by andyleonard | 2 Comments Filed under: Software Business, Leadership, Serving