[leftnode]

Yup, if you're a programmer (like most of us), transitioning into that role is very tough. You have to be very extroverted and it can be unsettling sometimes.

I'd love to see some interviews with successful programmers turned CEO's/managers (but in smaller companies, not Bill Gates) to see how they managed it.

Also, shouldn't you call people instead? Calls are generally more personal and harder to ignore than a random email from a stranger.

[dpapathanasiou]

Also, shouldn't you call people instead? Calls are generally more personal and harder to ignore than a random email from a stranger.

I find calling is more effective, too.

But I won't call someone I don't know unless I can get an introduction.

[eande]

Watch Paul Singh and you know how it is done http://mixergy.com/mailfinch-paul-singh-interview/

[AndrewWarner]

Here's a direct link to the mp3: http://mixergy.com/wp-content/audio/Mixergy-MailFinch-Paul-S...

[percept]

I think you can find some interviews like that on Mixergy.