Things I wish I'd known

In hindsight, I think it would have been good to know:

• Take hand sanitizer, and use it religiously
• If you have no signal in the building across the street, chances are, you're not going to have any better signal in the office when you get there
• This can pretty quickly become a ROI decision point - how much do I value being connected fulltime while I'm on the customer's site?
• (Historical note - I wound up switching my provider because it had neither coverage at work OR at home, but only after we moved)
• It was a good idea to pack my snacks every day
• That trying to un-focus onto / into new technologies right before a new fulltime client is a mistake. Instead, I would have been better served to try and cramstudylearn (that's a verb, by the way) for a relevant certification

Saying Goodbye

I’m closing out of a chapter of my life here, and thought I’d write down some transition thoughts.

1. Clearly cut off – no loose threads
While this is a direct tie to number 2 below, don’t leave anything hanging for someone to pull you back again.

2. Document, document, document
This is as much about them as it is you…. Think of it as pro-active self defense. Do you really want to get called once your gone about something you’d possibly rather not remember?

3. Say good-bye
Saying good-bye can be a powerful way to leave a positive last impression – and people DO remember how you exit.

4. Get references
Always find a way to stay in touch once gone, too.

New definition of "Introverted"

Introverted, as it relates to work:
I'm an internally motivated individual. Not giving me goals doesn't mean I don't or won't have any.

Extroverted, as it relates to work:
I'm an externally motivated resource. Public recognition and the stage are what I need. Fail to put me in the spotlight at the monthly team meetings at your own peril.

Well done WordPress how-to

I desire more technical documentation that is written as simply and cleanly as this WordPress how-to:

http://yoast.com/move-wordpress-blog-domain-10-steps/

Wow. Nicely done.

Weak wifi?

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/advice/8870961/Weak-wifi-Use-a-baking-tray.html

Here's the headline from the article. I can't really add anything to this !

Weak wifi? Use a baking tray

Free C# Intro . . .

Saw some free intro to C# training over here:

http://www.infiniteskills.com/training/learning-to-program-with-c-sharp.html

Great leadership summary

Great leadership summary in this pastors.com blog article.

1. Clear expectations.
2. A listening ear. 
3. Time.
4. Space.