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“We're Renovating!” Mission Improbable: The Office Adventure

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“We're Renovating!” Mission Improbable: The Office Adventure

“Office closed for renovations.” For someone who actually enjoys coming to the office (Yes, even on Fridays!), this could have been my villain origin story. But instead, I decided to turn this challenge into a secret mission across Germany. Instead of my usual role of Collaboration Account Executive, where I specialize in customer engagement and live demonstrations of our world-class collaboration solutions, I went “undercover” at Cisco customer and partner locations, and a few coworking…

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The Heart of Cisco: A Family Beyond Work

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The Heart of Cisco: A Family Beyond Work

Grief … I’ve always believed in owning and sharing my truth, hoping it might help others. But what happens when your truth is so heavy it feels like it might crush you? On May 28th, my world shattered. I got the devastating call that my sister, Tabitha, and my father, William, had passed away. Since then, it’s been days filled with anger, heartbreak, and confusion. I was on a business trip when I received the…

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How We’re Navigating Parenthood, Careers, and Connection at Cisco

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How We’re Navigating Parenthood, Careers, and Connection at Cisco

Once upon a time, there were two Stanford University employees — a husband and wife — who weren’t able to email one another because their computers were on different networks. Eventually, they figured out a way to connect their computers, developing the multiprotocol router. The year was 1984, and this new connection … well, it’s how Cisco was born! And thanks to the innovations of Leonard Bosack and Sandy Lerner, my husband and I are…

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How I’m Leaving My Legacy at Cisco

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How I’m Leaving My Legacy at Cisco

Parents with school-aged children have a very cool backstage pass. Well, it’s more like a front-row seat. It is a front-row seat that’s a window into wonder and ever-shining hope for the future. While my husband and I have no children of our own, we are fortunate to have access to this front-row seat, thanks to family members who invite us to our nephews’ and nieces’ school events and kid activities. We’ve had our share…

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Amplifying Connection and Embracing Collaboration Through Volunteering at Mix 92.6 Community Radio

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Amplifying Connection and Embracing Collaboration Through Volunteering at Mix 92.6 Community Radio

At Cisco, we often talk about the power of collaboration and connectivity. We design innovative solutions to bridge distances, bringing people and ideas closer together. We also believe in the power of giving back. My experience volunteering at Mix 92.6, a community radio station, has shown me first-hand how the spirit of collaboration brings communities together and transforms lives, including my own.   Mix 92.6 is a community radio station nestled in the heart of…

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