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Re: 15 years at Microsoft, coming to an end…mixed emotions

Davide Vernole — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 10:10:29 -0000

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 :(

Re: 15 years at Microsoft, coming to an end…mixed emotions

Ester Memoli — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 08:45:43 -0000

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

Re: 15 years at Microsoft, coming to an end…mixed emotions

Vincenzo Di Russo [MVP IE] — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 07:52:27 -0000

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

Re: 15 years at Microsoft, coming to an end…mixed emotions

Daniel — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 13:37:25 -0000

Sean -

Congratulations on your decision. Please keep us posted!

Re: 15 years at Microsoft, coming to an end…mixed emotions

MarieMc — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 11:56:10 -0000

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

Re: 15 years at Microsoft, coming to an end…mixed emotions

Choirul Amri — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 08:57:00 -0000

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

rgds
MCA
MS MVP (ASP.NET)

Re: 15 years at Microsoft, coming to an end…mixed emotions

Mauricio Grimberg — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 03:15:34 -0000

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"

Re: 15 years at Microsoft, coming to an end…mixed emotions

Duncan — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 06:41:53 -0000

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

Sláinte
Duncan

Re: 15 years at Microsoft, coming to an end…mixed emotions

Jorge Serrano — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 04:18:49 -0000

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. ;-)

Re: 15 years at Microsoft, coming to an end…mixed emotions

Geetesh Bajaj — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 01:42:49 -0000

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.

Re: 15 years at Microsoft, coming to an end…mixed emotions

Nick Hodge — Mon, 24 Dec 2007 07:29:15 -0000

Sean

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

Nick Hodge
MVP, Excel

Re: 15 years at Microsoft, coming to an end…mixed emotions

Shashib — Sat, 22 Dec 2007 09:57:47 -0000

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

Re: 15 years at Microsoft, coming to an end…mixed emotions

jon — Sat, 22 Dec 2007 00:10:48 -0000

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

Re: 15 years at Microsoft, coming to an end…mixed emotions

Sam Decker — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 21:30:41 -0000

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

Re: 15 years at Microsoft, coming to an end…mixed emotions

Rodney R. Folurnier — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 20:55:43 -0000

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

Good luck buddy, you will be missed.

Re: 15 years at Microsoft, coming to an end…mixed emotions

Sylvain — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 16:54:19 -0000

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

Re: 15 years at Microsoft, coming to an end…mixed emotions

Eduardo Jezierski (formerly p& — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 16:11:30 -0000

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!

Re: 15 years at Microsoft, coming to an end…mixed emotions

Ron Casalotti — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 15:23:24 -0000

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

Re: 15 years at Microsoft, coming to an end…mixed emotions

Sean ODriscoll — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 14:53:13 -0000

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

Re: 15 years at Microsoft, coming to an end…mixed emotions

Len Devanna — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 14:42:26 -0000

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

Re: 15 years at Microsoft, coming to an end…mixed emotions

Nestor Portillo — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 14:29:30 -0000

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

Re: 15 years at Microsoft, coming to an end…mixed emotions

Lee LeFever — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 12:50:48 -0000

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.

Re: 15 years at Microsoft, coming to an end…mixed emotions

LionelGeek — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 12:37:59 -0000

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.

Re: 15 years at Microsoft, coming to an end…mixed emotions

Jeff Sandquist — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 12:24:30 -0000

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

Re: 15 years at Microsoft, coming to an end…mixed emotions

Zena — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 11:55:35 -0000

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

Zena