Inclusion and Diversity

The Journey to Proximity: It’s a Marathon, not a Sprint

2 min read

The horrific events of 2020 became a sobering wake-up call. These circumstances pushed me to lean further into the experiences of people who are different from me – people who are underrepresented, marginalized, or vulnerable in some way.

Pivot to Thrive

3 min read

There’s no doubt that life has been tough and we have all had to find our own ways of coping with a different way of living. How do we find ways to move from just about coping to thriving in this environment?

Let Your Inner You Shine

3 min read

Shine your light further than you’ve shone before. Now that you can clearly see a list of your top talents and abilities, it’s time to get the word out there! Because if you don’t illuminate your core strengths, it’s unlikely others will on your behalf in this busy, fast-paced world of ours.

Celebrating how we have all RISEN above all challenges

5 min read

For us, at Cisco, diversity and inclusion is a huge part of our culture, and for International Women’s Day this year, we want to align and focus on three key themes that we believe everyone can resonate with: RISE, Thrive and Shine.

February 23, 2021

INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY

Take difference to heart

3 min read

At Cisco we aspire to power an inclusive future for all, and that means opening our hearts and minds to difference, celebrating individuality and learning to walk in the shoes of those different from ourselves. To embrace the power of difference is to open the way for transformational change.

October 29, 2020

INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY

The Call for Social Justice – Where Do We Go From Here

2 min read

Since the murder of George Floyd, I’ve had friends and co-workers ask me: “What can I do to support the Black community?” I love the spirit and intention of this question. My initial response is that it’s about leveraging the Power of Proximity.

October 20, 2020

SECURITY

Trust in Yourself and the Process: Key Guidance for Forging a Successful Cybersecurity Career

13 min read

If given the chance, what advice would you give your younger self? Learn what successful practitioners say helped them to be successful in their cybersecurity career.

July 20, 2020

COLLABORATION

Webex & Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine: Encouraging Transparent Conversations

2 min read

At Cisco, we're here to build connections to allow the best kinds of conversations to happen. See how Webex helped Reese Witherspoon and Dr. Anita Phillips “hear” one another on Hello Sunshine’s Shine On with Reese at Home.

Diversity of Thought: Building a Dream Team

4 min read

Getting a diverse group to work as a team isn’t always easy – but it’s well worth the effort. It meant our team more closely resembled the Cisco customers that use our products.