Kevin Kline : Goals

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)

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)

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)

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)

New on "Database Trends & Applications"

KKline — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 19:37:00 GMT

In last month's column, "2012 Might Really Be the End of the World as We Know It," I described a number of major developments in the IT industry that are likely to disrupt the life of database professionals everywhere...(read more)

SQL People Interview

KKline — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 13:35:00 GMT

Many thanks to Microsoft SQL Server MVP Andy Leonard ( blog | twitter ) for conducting a series of interviews of prominent SQL Server types, including me. The interview found here . ~~~ Enjoy! -Kev Twitter at kekline More content at http://KevinEKline.co...(read more)

Leadership, Management, and SQLRally

KKline — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 14:55:00 GMT

Transparency - A Great Leadership Quality I've always appreciated how Andy Warren ( blog | twitter ) operates in the most transparent manner, especially as it relates to his role as a director for the Professional Association for SQL Server . For example,...(read more)

New on SQLPASS.ORG - Dealing with Micromanagers

KKline — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 20:41:00 GMT

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. Those TPS reports are due at 3:30 pm sharp, Mister! If you've ever dealt...(read more)

What Three Events Brought You Here?

KKline — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 04:09:00 GMT

Whiners and Whingers Get Wedgies Yes, I deserve a Wedgie There I was, just a couple weeks back, whining that I wasn't getting tagged by friends when a new meme comes out. Sure enough, when my friend, Paul Randal ( blog | twitter ), starts a new meme with...(read more)

Goals and Theme Word for 2010

KKline — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 02:35:00 GMT

NOT A WHINER I've been really intrigued by a meme making the rounds of the blogsphere concerning goals for the coming year and picking a theme word, rather than the usual New Year's resolution. Et tu, BrentO? As with all memes, they start with a blogger...(read more)