teamwork

Innovation Into Reality In the fast-paced world of technology, moving quickly with new ideas is a key. But how do we do this? Everyone has had a great idea at one point, but execution doesn’t always follow. Perhaps you thought of something interesting but don’t have the background to develop it or y…

With a team dispersed across the region or across the globe, how do you meet peers from a little bit of everywhere? Cisco technology is, of course, one way! Webex and Webex for Teams keeps us connected constantly, but sometimes, nothing beats good old fashioned face-to-face time. The news of having…

“Changing the Way We Work, Live, Play and Learn” – ever heard or read this statement? For Cisco employees especially, it is very familiar. It is something we live by. The first time I read these words was shortly after I googled “Cisco”, before interviewing with the company and becoming a Project Sp…

When you think “Run a Marathon” – you likely don’t think “Cisco”. That’s fair. We’re a tech company. But did you know that Cisco (especially our campus at Cisco India) has a vibrant running community? It’s true – we do! And not long after I had qualified for the prestigious and much-sought-after Bos…

I’ve dreamt about flying ever since I was a kid. Sadly, sometimes dreams like this tend to fade with time, more so when you realize that the ultimate form of freedom is probably only meant for birds – but, is it really? This dream never left me and, over time, I developed a desire to take on the cl…

Successful executive chefs surround themselves with experts. If they didn’t, they’d disappoint customers. When that happens customers disappear and their “favorite” restaurant goes belly-up. Collaboration is a key ingredient. Executive gourmets hire great sous-chefs, friendly hosts, and superb waite…

I love reinventing myself. I thrive on finding different ways to bring a sense of “newness” to my day, every day. As you can imagine, doing this can take a lot of energy and requires a lot of dedication, but it’s also been the most fulfilling journey of my life. In just one week, I created the best…

According to a U.S. Census Bureau survey, the American worker’s commute averages 26.4 minutes each way, five days a week. At 50 weeks a year, the American workforce spends a blistering 1.8 trillion minutes commuting. Like many of you, I spend at least half of my work day in meetings and a lot of tim…

Forty years ago, rockers Queen released “We Are the Champions.” At the time, I didn’t know much about Freddie Mercury, the teamwork behind the music, or the tools of the trade—like the best guitars, mics, and amps. I know now. And if you bear with my musical allegory, I’ll walk you through how havin…