DISQUS

Connie Bensen · 2 years ago

It's a big decision but one that I'm sure you've thought about for a long time. I left my position of 9 years to join the social media world too. It's good to have change.

You'll do well in your new venture! Enjoy the journey.

Betsy Weber · 2 years ago

Sean - Congrats! Can't wait to see where your journey takes you! Very exciting news...

Betsy

Mukund Mohan · 2 years ago

Rock on. Its going to be a BLAST. Sean, Good luck, great wishes.

Curt · 2 years ago

Sean: Congratulations, man. As the son of a man who eventually decided to do it himself, as the grandson of another, I empathize. As my friends in the rock and roll ensemble "Billy Jack" once so sagely said, "Never apologize for ruling."

deb schultz · 2 years ago

Good luck Sean - cant wait to hear more..welcome to the indie world - it is fun out here!

Jeremiah Owyang · 2 years ago

Sounds like an exciting time. I'm sure the MVP program and the MVPs are sad to see you move on. Looking forward to seeing what comes next!

Aaron Strout · 2 years ago

And to think, I missed breaking your news on our podcast. Looks like we'll have a lot to talk about on 1/4! Congrats.

Haaron Gonzalez · 2 years ago

I'm sure you will rock the world. Congratulations and all the best for you.

Suzanna · 2 years ago

Was just reading an old magazine that had an article about this book, you may find it interesting
"Thinking About Tomorrow: Reinventing Yourself at Midlife" by Susan Crandell
Congratulations on making the leap!

Carlos Perez · 2 years ago

Dear Sean
I'm sure you will rock :) no matter the destination you are going to. "Mutatis mutandi", my dear friend, "having been changed which had to be changed". I feel this one is a mature decision, so best wishes for you, Sean, and hope to see you in April!

Chris · 2 years ago

Congrats. ;)

Kathy Jacobs · 2 years ago

As an MVP, I can truly say that you will be missed at Microsoft. As a social network lover, I can also say that you are a great fit for the new brand of independent community leader and social media/network enthusiast. I know you will rock at whatever you do!

Lori Woehler · 2 years ago

Congratulations Sean! Best wishes to you for much happiness and success with the new adventure.

Aditya Mohan · 2 years ago

Wow - good luck....couldn't agree more with your vision of the future...it is all about the social communities - especially as we get 'wiser' ;-)...ironic that facebook is the forum for me to learn of your next endevour!

Evelyn Ruf · 2 years ago

Sean, I admire your vision and courage for taking the plunge. I wish you the best of luck and every success in your continuing role as thought leader!

Patrick Plawner · 2 years ago

There are some people, whatever they do, they do it in an amazing level of success.
These people, you may even hire them, then think about what you want to do with them :)

Sean,
I was so lucky to meet you and enjoyed so much every time. I am so much looking forward where is the next place you are going to succeed, and will make sure we will always keep in touch. For pleasure, and for work !

Wish you the best. Happy New Year 2008 with certainly many fun new challenges coming. Well done my friend !
Patrick.

Michael Schwarz · 2 years ago

Sean, you will be missed in the Microsoft MVP group. Thank you for all your hard work you have done the last years, and: Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Michael

Ramon Durães · 2 years ago

Hi Sean,
You it contributed very for the community!
Congratulations
Brazil MVP's!!
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
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Francois Gossieaux · 2 years ago

Good luck Sean - I think you will enjoy it!
Francois

hima · 2 years ago

good Luck Sean! We all miss you

Matias Iacono · 2 years ago

Best for you.
Is really a big lost, we will miss you.

Matias Iacono - MVP

Jean-Luc David · 2 years ago

Thanks for all your great work with the MVP program and I wish you all the best with your new ventures! Happy holidays!

Emilio MANSUR · 2 years ago

I always say that December is the month of planning and big changes.

Sean, your announcement shows a real change :)
Good luck and best wishes to you and success with the new adventure.

Rogerio Melo · 2 years ago

Sean,

I wish all the best to you on your new journey. I'm sure you can go wherever you want and make your dreams and wishes come true!

Cheers and happy holidays for you and family!

Rogerio Melo - SMS MVP - Brazil

Emerson FACUNTE · 2 years ago

Hey Big Sean (the Sammy Sosa from the World MPVs!) :)
You´re a light, power & mind!
Brazil love´s you!
See you later alligator :)
Uha-Uha-Uha!
Facunte ASP.Net MVP

Carlos F P Rocha · 2 years ago

Hey Sean,

great luck for you man. I like a lot the communities too and specially connections with investors. My Masters dissertation was in investor relations and it was the field where I got my first impressions on social communities/connections and I trully believe the whole world where we live is based on those, thats why I believe you will achieve great success on this new "era".

I would recommend some authors like William Mahoney, Richard Altman and Philip Lesly on this field. I am eager to write a book on it too. Maybe we could write an international book, with studies on both countries, :D. What do you think?

Lets keep in touch to talk about social media/networks/communities/connections and barbecue of course, :D.

Congratulations from Brazil SBS MVP!!
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year for you and your loved ones!!

Raghu Boddu · 2 years ago

Good luck Sean.. Cheers and happy holidays for you and your family!

Marcio Elias · 2 years ago

Good luck Sean, I wish the best to you. 2008 will be a grear year for all of us.
Brazil MVP.

Ben M. Schorr · 2 years ago

Aloha Sean! I'm not going to say I'll miss you because I fully expect that you're still going to be very much among us in your new role. I will however wish you all the best in your new endeavors and say that I hope we get to BBQ again sometime soon.

Best wishes and aloha,

-Ben-

Tom O'Brien · 2 years ago

Sean:

Good luck with what comes next. There is more than enough room in the pool - especially for people like you who start with listening.

Tom O'B

Osvaldo Casagrande · 2 years ago

Sean, I know that you will be good.
Thanks for give part of your live to MVP and communities.
We (all MVPs) know that all people that you teach we will follow your directions, and all MVPs are in good hands.

I hope that MVP communities could give you a hand in your new proyect.

Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Thanks a LOT!!!!!!

Joao Livio · 2 years ago

Life must go on, Thank You Sean!

Wallace Santos · 2 years ago

Sean,

I could say a lot of words to you at this moment, but I think that only one is the correct: Congratulations.
You are a great guy and We can see this just looking you. God bless you in your new challenge and if, in some moment, you think that I can help you for anything, please feel free to contact me.

Thanks for all Sean! Merry Christmas and a happy, very happy new year for you and your family!!

Heidi · 2 years ago

Best of luck to you!

Anand Khanse, MVP · 2 years ago

Best to go where your heart takes you Sean !
Warm Regards & Wishes from India !
www.winvistaclub.com

Sasha Krsmanovic · 2 years ago

Good luck Sean. As soon as we come up with "Social Networking" competency, you will qualify for MVP Award :-)

Alead · 2 years ago

Sean, it was a great honor working for you and with you, even far away from Seattle. I'm sure you'll continue to do great things as your passion and knowledge and commitment are admirable. Thanks for what you did for the MVP Program and a superb "Good Luck" for your upcoming exciting challenges !

Zena · 2 years ago

Looking forward to hearing about your new endeavor, Sean. Best of luck.

Zena

Jeff Sandquist · 2 years ago

Congratulations Sean. Good luck on life outside the big house. ;-)

Lionel Menchaca · 2 years ago

Sean: Congratulations on what you have achieved, and for what you will do moving forward. You have been a big influence, both to me and to many others at Dell who are working to shape our digital media strategy.

All the best my friend.

Lee LeFever · 2 years ago

WOOHOO! Congrats on making the leap Sean. I really like what you said about using this as a lesson in risk taking for your kids. We're big believers that few people ever grew old wishing they had taken less risks. I look forward to your next big adventure.

Nestor Portillo · 2 years ago

Well while this looks like a win-win situation because the industry is gaining an excellent professional that for sure will make a strong contribution and the MVP program is gaining another "evangelist" in the market; some of us (like me for example) are loosing a strong leader and a Community/Customer service mentor however I am sure that you’re going to be around in your new role (I know where you live :o) ).

I admire people who chase their dreams and knowing you I am sure that you will achieve great success on this new endeavor.

Best of luck to you! and THANKS A LOT!

Wish you the best. Happy holidays

Len Devanna · 2 years ago

Sean - Congrats on this! I wish you the best and look forward to working with you in the future. I'm confident our paths will cross again, soon.

I'd also like to thank you again for the gentle nudge you'd given me over the summer. Your a visionary and an inspiration - and you have my respect.

Best of luck & happy holidays
Len

Sean ODriscoll · 2 years ago

I don't know how to say thanks enough to all of you...I'm numb, inspired and intimidated by the generous outreach. So many times in my business life I've heard people say "don't take it personal, it's just business." It's good advice to create some disciplined distance, but you learn over time that you have the opportunity to really touch people personally and be touched back through others knowledge, experience and caring. So, here's to taking things a little personal. A great gift from you for the holidays!

Sean

Ron Casalotti · 2 years ago

Good Luck Sean!

I am glad we had the opportunity to meet and chat about curating community and I look forward to continuing the conversation going forward.

Ron

Eduardo Jezierski (formerly p& · 2 years ago

Best of success with your new venture, sounds fascinating! (and how about the Chief Design Officer...)
I was able to observe much of your work during the last 5 years from patterns & practices and I always felt confident that we had a competent and caring leader bringing identity to Microsoft's larger circle. I think most MVPs will appreciate all your work that was visible to them, and I want you and them to know your work towards the inside of the organization was none the less impressive.
Stay hungry, stay foolish!

Sylvain · 2 years ago

Wow 15 years in a company .... amazing. congrats for your new position, all the best for your next 15 years

Rodney R. Folurnier · 2 years ago

Great! I leave NASA and the MVP program and join Microsoft. Then you leave Microsoft. DOH!!!!

Good luck buddy, you will be missed.

Sam Decker · 2 years ago

Does this mean I'll see you more on the 'junket'? Hope so. Congratulations...change is good.

jon · 2 years ago

Wow, exciting! Best of luck in your new explorations; looking forward to hearing more!

shashi bellamkonda · 2 years ago

Sean,

Congratulations on the move ! Microsoft will miss you so will the MVPs. I liked the program and received help from MVPs many times. I hope our paths cross as I take steps within Network Solutions to esablish a listneing post and reach out to hlp people.

Regards,

Shashi

Nick Hodge · 1 year ago

Sean

Congratulations on a brave decision, hope it works out for you and that we meet again someday in person

Nick Hodge
MVP, Excel

Geetesh Bajaj · 1 year ago

Sean, I'm sure you must have made the right decision -- wish you the best in whatever you do, and hope our paths continue to cross.

Jorge Serrano · 1 year ago

Jefe, it's a little sad read your post, but I wish you good luck with your dream!

If you need whatever thing, You will have a friend in Spain.

Tú sabes. ;-)

Duncan · 1 year ago

Your singing will be missed this year.
Thanks for your work - it made being an MVP fun

Sláinte
Duncan

Mauricio Grimberg · 1 year ago

Well & Wow!!
There's a new world for the big Sean. It's great!
Thanks for all, really. I'm expecting to see you again :D
I'm copying this from Rodney R. Folurnier: "Good luck buddy, you will be missed"

Choirul Amri · 1 year ago

congrats for the brave decision!
I will wait your new service spreading around us :)

rgds
MCA
MS MVP (ASP.NET)

MarieMc · 1 year ago

Congrats again Sean!
May you be even more impactful in the next 15 than in the last - we will miss you!

Daniel · 1 year ago

Sean -

Congratulations on your decision. Please keep us posted!

Vincenzo Di Russo [MVP IE] · 1 year ago

Thank you for your great work with and for MVPs and good luck, Sean :-)
Vincent

Ester Memoli [Office system MV · 1 year ago

All the best to you, Sean. We never had the chance to meet as MVP, but I'm sure we can do it anyway.

May life be kind with you
--
Ester

Davide Vernole · 1 year ago

Sometimes our life needs a shock to remide us that we are live. Embrace a new adventure can give you the necessary shock. However, we will miss you!

One of the Italian Gladiators :(