Mother’s Day

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…

Did you know that dressing and acting like a fictional television icon can actually make children more likely to finish a boring, repetitive task? It’s true, according to a recent study published in the journal ‘Child Development.’ Since I am a child at heart, there was only one conclusion for me: I…

Some new moms set up play dates for their babies, but when you work for Cisco there are more – let’s call them connected creative options. Cisco collaboration can be used for more than business meetings when you want to share special moments with co-workers during baby “collaboration time”. Cisco Co…

My mom says that being a mom is the hardest job you’ll ever have. But it’s also rewarding when you see your “baby” all grown up and making their way in the world. Now that I look back (and forward) at my career, I can see the impact my mom had on my professional life. She was a fourth-grade teacher,…