Surgery. The word seems to terrify a lot of people but I’m fascinated, kind of like River Tam reading Shepherd Book’s book. I tried to get them to agree to take pictures during the procedure but haven’t had any luck with that so far. I asked if I could stay awake and watch but that is apparentlyContinue reading “Serenity for Surgery”
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A Boobtastic MRI Experience
Today I had my first ever MRI – in this case a boobtastic MRI. They’re using the MRI to look for blood supplies in both of my breasts. Cancers need a lot of blood to grow and thrive so that’s why MRIs are used in cancer screening – they look for unexpected blood supplies. However, many other things canContinue reading “A Boobtastic MRI Experience”
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Climbing the Tree of Life
This week I got news that most will take as bad. But there are some very good things about it. I may have cancer, but it’s a very non-aggressive, easily treatable type. We caught it early and have a solid treatment plan that should completely remove it. There are a few test results we’re waitingContinue reading “Climbing the Tree of Life”
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Don’t Be Sorry
Don’t be sorry. There are so many ways to look at that. Don’t be sorry you did something yourself. Don’t feel sorry for someone else. Don’t dwell on the negative…. Right now I just want you to avoid telling me you’re sorry. I want to hear “hey – it’s going to be alright” or “you’reContinue reading “Don’t Be Sorry”
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Leadership – Influencing Others
Leadership – Influencing Others A good leader is able to influence others, whether it’s directly or indirectly. Influence is about your ability to have an impact; it’s not about getting exactly what you want. Generally you are participating in a joint effort and you may be delegating actions to others with or without authority.Continue reading “Leadership – Influencing Others”
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Leadership – Strengths and Weaknesses
Leadership – Strengths and Weaknesses As part of my attempt to grow as a leader I took the StrengthsFinder survey. I got this one from the Go Lead Idaho sessions I am attending. It’s based on a Gallup survey and is all based on self-assessment. It was a quick and painless survey with clear, conciseContinue reading “Leadership – Strengths and Weaknesses”
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Leadership – Taking Feedback
Leadership – Taking Feedback As you may have seen from my other blogs, I’m taking leadership courses and trying to stretch and define myself. It is hard work but I think it is going to be well worth the trouble. I’m getting great input from many sources and writing about it helps me think itContinue reading “Leadership – Taking Feedback”
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Leadership – What Does It Mean?
Leadership – What Does It Mean? What is a leader? Are you a leader? Do you have to be a people manager to be a leader? Do you care about leadership? These are all questions I’ve faced recently. I’m attending some leadership training and I’m doing a lot of introspection. When I got to theContinue reading “Leadership – What Does It Mean?”
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Witty WIT Speakers needed for 24 Hours of PASS – March 2011
SQL PASS is planning another 24 Hours of PASS (24HOP). It will be March 15-16, 2011. Since that is during Women’s History month all the speakers will be women. So if you’re a Woman in Tech (WIT) and know something about SQL or how Windows or storage affects SQL this is a great opportunity! Continue reading “Witty WIT Speakers needed for 24 Hours of PASS – March 2011”
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Women in Technology – Why Does it Matter?
Women in Technology – Why Does it Matter? The yearly SQL PASS summit is always one of my favorite times of year. It’s a week packed full of great technical content and many networking opportunities. Not to mention the parties and fun. J And of course the #sqlkilts. One of the highlights ofContinue reading “Women in Technology – Why Does it Matter?”
