communications

When I joined Cisco last year, I was thrilled to be joining a company with a unique culture that’s innovative, talented, and progressive. Soon after, our ranking as the No. 1 place to work was announced, confirming my decision. This month, we were named one of the top in-house communications organiz…

Last year Accenture published a report highlighting how Communications Service Providers (CSPs) must re-skill their workforces in new technologies to capture growth opportunities. What was clear is that for C-suite officers of CSPs this is probably the topic that keeps them awake at night most. The…

How many of us can say that we’ve taken skills learned at work and transformed them into lifelong lessons within our home? One of the most valuable elements of our Cisco culture is that we’re encouraged to grow and to continue learning, and because of that nudge from my manager I was able to teach m…

We talk a lot about the customer’s journey. But what about our partner’s journey? Well, we’ve been listening to you intently. And as I mentioned last month, we know you expect best-in-class collaboration to “future-proof” your marketing, grow your sales, and distinguish your customer support. We als…

Growing up, I looked up to my mom – I still do! As a kid I was inspired by my mom’s dedication, work ethic, and resilience. I wanted to be just like her when I grew up – and I’ve kind of done just that as we’ve both found a unique place for ourselves at Cisco! In December 2018, our CEO Chuck announc…

There’s no way to sugar coat it: innovation cannot be confined within the four walls of your organization. To survive in the digital era, you must tap into as many resources as possible from inside and outside your company. The value of employee-driven innovation cannot be overstated, but sourcing a…

We enjoy a wonderful array of freedoms in our nation. But with the ever-shrinking news cycle and flurry of daily life, that fact is often ignored. It’s easy to forget that our freedoms started with thousands of farmers, small business owners, laborers, and other colonists seeking self-governance. To…

I’ve been here for 18 years. On purpose. People ask me why. Recruiters speculate that I’m lazy (pfff) while coworkers call me crazy (not really, or at least not often, but it rhymed so nicely). 😉 The most important person who asks me this question is me. Many of us find ourselves asking, “Wh…

One day, long into the future, I will likely re-read this post and a smile will cross my face. This is the beginning, my very first days at Cisco. And years from now, the memories from this September 1 will dance through my mind. This is when I started my internship in Marketing and Communications a…