By Brian Moran, 01/26/2012
Brian Moran highlights the SQL Server 2012 Virtual Launch Event and explores how Apple's iBooks 2 electronic textbook publishing platform will change the way SQL Server ...
By Brian Moran, 12/22/2011
The SQL Server community is known for banding together to help those in need, whether they have a SQL Server-related question or a charity they want to support. Here's two acts of ...
By Brian Moran, 11/28/2011
I read a lot. Ideas make me think. Considering and dissecting ideas from other people shape the way I think. The process refines my ideas and makes me a better person in countless ...
By Brian Moran, 11/28/2011
Doing the right thing can be hard. Knowing the right thing to do is always easier than we want to accept. We often no what to do and simply choose not to do it.
By Brian Moran, 11/23/2011
What does SQLFamily mean to you? With Thanksgiving around the corner, Brian Moran discussed what the SQL Server community means to him.
By Brian Moran, 11/10/2011
The SMART goal setting technique can be a fabulous tool for giving shape and definition to strategic goals if used properly.
By Brian Moran, 11/04/2011
The S.M.A.R.T goals concept has been around for decades. Sadly I was in my 40’s before I heard of this great goal setting model. I’ve found the S.M.A.R.T. metaphor to be ...
By Brian Moran, 10/31/2011
I’m honored to be part of the the SQL University community project this week. Mike Walsh and I will be exploring topics related to professional development. Of course, my entire ...
By Brian Moran, 10/29/2011
Your life is truly like a rudderless ship on the ocean if you have no plans. But at the same time, the best captain can lose their rudder from time to time. Make goals. Be ...
By Brian Moran, 10/27/2011
If you left or lost your job today, have you set your career up in a way that you can quickly find a new job?
By Brian Moran, 10/27/2011
Do you care about leadership? Do you care about moving your career forward in a positive way? Then pay attention to this advice. Choose to stop making mistakes.
By Brian Moran, 10/21/2011
Conventional wisdom claims that Linked In is “the” place for business social media while Facebook is for other stuff. I don’t claim to be a social media guru. However, I’m going ...
By Brian Moran, 10/10/2011
The choice of arbitration or litigation is one of the most important business decisions you can make. It's also a decision typically ignored by small businesses until it's too ...
By Brian Moran, 10/03/2011
Does the phrase “It’s nothing personal. It’s just business.” ever represent a good way to think about the difference between your business and personal decision making processes?
By Brian Moran, 09/29/2011
Entrepreneurs should start planning for key hires a few months before they need becomes critical and urgent.
By Brian Moran, 09/29/2011
Brian talks about how a brief encounter at PASS Summit 2011 could give you the confidence to know that you have what it takes to be a great database professional.
By Brian Moran, 09/28/2011
Good enough is almost always better than nothing at all. Many of you will smile and nod sagely when you read that. Sure, that seems pretty obvious. But many people fail to ‘ship ...
By Brian Moran, 09/12/2011
Brian Moran explores how the topics of leadership, entrepreneurism, and professional development affect SQL Server pros and other technical professionals.
By Brian Moran, 08/25/2011
Is aggressive use of software patents beginning to have a negative affect on the technology business? Brian Moran thinks so, and here's why.
By Moran, Brian, 07/28/2011
Brian explores how a change in conference models, from paid in-person events such as PASS Summit to free in-person events such as SQLSaturday, could affect SQL Server conference ...