Francine Katsoudas
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Wow, thanks
@SelenaGomez
!
@Cisco
is proud to partner with you and
@glblctzn
for
#VaxLive
. We’re donating to
#COVAX
to ensure equitable access to vaccines and hope others will join us as well!
@BeaperezBea
and
#CocaColaFoundation
– what do you think?
Thank you to all the wonderful staff at
@Cisco
+
@chuckrobbins
for helping increase global access to the COVID-19 vaccine. We need more leaders to help fund vaccine doses for healthcare workers around the world.
#VaxLive
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So this happened! What an honor & pleasure to interview the one & only
@Oprah
for
@Cisco
Illuminate. Thank you Oprah for sharing your insights, wisdom & stories. In T-minus 3 days Cisconians will learn about how with purpose you can be unstoppable!
#WeAreCisco
#CiscoIlluminate
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The wellbeing of our people always comes first. That’s why we
@Cisco
are so pleased to give employees a chance to recharge, refocus, and rest. Taking breaks is important to health and mental health. Stay well.
#WeAreCisco
#ADayforMe
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Congratulations President-Elect
@JoeBiden
and Vice President-Elect
@KamalaHarris
. I will be very proud to say congratulations Madam Vice President! A historic day.
#InclusionIsHappening
#ShatteredCeiling
#Election2020
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Happy 5th
#Ciscoversary
as our CEO,
@ChuckRobbins
! Your leadership is felt by every employee. Thank you and congrats 🎉
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Call it a pandemic. Call it a public health crisis. But don't just call it a tragedy & do nothing about it. We must call on leaders in Congress to pass sensible gun control legislation starting with background checks to ensure a safer future for children & communities in the US.
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WE need to read this....”I don’t know who decided that being professional was loosely defined as being divorced of total humanity...a unique form of suffocation.”
#ConsciousCulture
gets this...
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Today's
#Cisco
employee check-in made me HAPPY! Our commitment to action continues as we made
#Juneteenth
a U.S. holiday & added a day off to
#vote
globally. Then we got
#ThursdayThoughts
from
@GlblCtzn
Ambassador
@Pharrell
on
#EqualRights
,
#VotingRights
& more.
#LoveWhereYouWork
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Between us: We are the
#1
Best Place to Work in the World! Thank you
@MBushGPTW
for joining us this morning at our Cisco Beat!
#WeAreCisco
#LoveWhereYouWork
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We may not be back in the offices quite yet, but I love that the
#PRIDE
flags are still flying at our campuses!
#PrideMonth
#WeAreCisco
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Sometimes it is so important to say this is NOT ok. We are better than this...
#democracy
#DemocracyMatters
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The best leaders provide their people what they need, like fly swatters when a fly tries to steal the show! 🪰 We came ready to play on Day 2 of
#CiscoIMPACT
.
@ChuckRobbins
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We are all building
#newrituals
. Our new
@Cisco
ritual of coming together weekly...focusing on our health, well-being, tough issues.. This is bringing us together in a powerful way. Thank you
@JessiePavelka
for your insights.
#First5minsNOdevice
#WeAreCisco
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Another day WFH
@Cisco
. I was fortunate enough to have “help” today. I know many of us are trying to figure out school...I’m appreciative to have moments with my daughter. Great to hear her ideas!
#AllInThisTogether
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Cisco employees in the US are getting ready to head into the
#July4th
weekend, and this quote stood out to me as I think about the holiday. “To be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.” ~Nelson Mandela
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Nigeria’s impressive startup ecosystem continues to grow. It was great to meet with Minister
@bosuntijani
&
@NITDANigeria
Director General
@KashifuInuwa
to discuss how
@Cisco
can support entrepreneurship, drive digital skills & build broadband infrastructure.
#UNGA
@FMoCDENigeria
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As Chief People, Policy & Purpose Officer, or "C-3PO" of
@Cisco
, it should come as no surprise that today is a special day! May the 4th be with you all. Stay golden!
#MayThe4thBeWithYou
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Spending time with our
@Cisco
people in Poland & visiting the Ukrainian border was a heartbreaking & humbling experience. If possible, I encourage you to donate to orgs like
@Refugees
@Americares
@NetHope_org
@mercycorps
@WCKitchen
on the ground responding to critical needs.
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So, what is in a name? Today at our All Hands, we launched our new name: People and Communities. As HR organizations continue to adapt and evolve, we felt it was also time to change our name to meet a new type of mindset in how we show up
@Cisco
and beyond.
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Found our smiles today in beautiful Rome after a night of sadness and anger. I’m with my sisters—such a gift. We will fight for our rights with our sisters more broadly.
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A moment in time for the 7th annual
#WOI2019
with 110 sites around the globe. So proud to call these amazing women my peers and friends....trailblazers.
#WeAreCisco
#womenintech
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A week is nowhere near long enough to show appreciation to physicians who were on the front lines this past year. But
#NationalPhysiciansWeek
is a wonderful moment to thank Cisco's own Dr. Zein and Dr. Davis - and all the physicians - who care for us at
@Cisco
.
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“It is a decision she must make for herself." The passing of S.B. 8 in Texas is a human rights and health care crisis. I stand with the women of Texas who want the right to choose. I will personally contribute to the cause.
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It's a busy Monday at work, but also a big celebration in the Katsoudas household - my baby is officially an adult! What a joy it has been to watch her grow into the wonderful woman she is today. Happy 18th Birthday to my dear Angelina! 🎂
#HeadAtWorkHeartAtHome
#EmbarrassingMom
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Tonight, across 14 cities—over 1000 Cisconians are sleeping out so that a homelesss youth does not have to... Together we can make a difference. Thank you
@CovenantHouse
@Cisco
We are moved and inspired to act!
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I will be chatting with Amal Clooney at
#WebexOne
about building an inclusive future with the power of technology. Looking forward to a GREAT conversation - I can't wait!
Register:
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Why do I love my job? The people. They make me smile. Here are some photos from the
#CiscoBeat
featuring our "hostess with the mostest"
@gerri_elliott
. Thank you employees, for our conversation around conscious culture & your courage.
#WeAreCisco
Why do you
#LoveWhereYouWork
?
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Super early start here in Dubai! Watching
@ChuckRobbins
kick off
#CiscoLeaderDay
in Singapore. Looking fwd to the next 24 hours with 9k Cisco Leaders. Inspired...
#WeAreCisco
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Congratulations
@ChuckRobbins
on your CEO of the Year Award, presented by Disability Matters North America. Fantastic and well deserved recognition!
#InclusiveTech
#InclusionIsHappening
#WeAreCisco
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What a day! Today we took thousands of leaders offline for
#CiscoLeaderDay
to discuss some of our most important topics. And we Celebrated today’s announcement that we are the
#1
Best Place to Work in the World.
#WeAreCisco
#LoveWhereYouWork
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American women today have less freedom than their mothers.
Heartbroken and angry. Let’s use our voices, our resources & our votes to act. Stay strong & let’s unite.
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"If you think empathy is optional, you don't understand empathy." I had the incredible pleasure of chatting with
@BreneBrown
about empathy, vulnerability, armored leadership & more in today's closing session for Teams Week. Thank you to all our amazing speakers!
#WeAreCisco
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#WeAreCisco
Thank you to all of our amazing Cisconians! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
#LoveWhereYouWork
Today is an incredibly proud day for
@Cisco
- being named
#1
best place to work in the world by Great Places to Work! I am honored to lead this team and proud of all the impact we are having around the world!
#WorldsBestWorkplaces
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So nice to wake up to this news! Cisco is
#1
on the Fortune
#BestWorkplaces
for Millennials™ 2020 list from
@FortuneMagazine
@GPTW_US
🎉 Love this quote: "I've been with Cisco since college and it has provided a life that I wouldn't give up for anything."
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I am an LGBTQ+ Ally because we become better as individuals & more powerful as a collective when we respect and value what makes us so special - our unique, personal differences. Being an Ally means taking action with our words and our deeds.
#PrideMonth
#WeAreCisco
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Today we proudly announce a partnership with
@GlblCtzn
to eradicate extreme poverty by 2030.
#GlblCtzn
#WeAreCisco
#somuch2do
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Cheers to
@Kelly8370
on a great first week as
@Cisco
's Chief People Officer! Was wonderful to celebrate together the other evening 🍾
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Congratulations
@Cisco
for being recognized
#7
on the 2018
@FortuneMagazine
100 Best Workplaces for Diversity. Great recognition team!
#WeAreCisco
#inclusionishappening
#inclusion
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Made it to the top of St. Joseph’s Hill on
@Cisco
#DayforMe
. Thankful for this day to connect and step away. 💪🏼
@lizcentoni
@mariapoveromo
#WeAreCisco
#LoveWhereYouWork
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Thrilled for this opportunity to join the ADP Board of Directors. The way we think about the future of work is changing and will create tremendous opportunities and differentiation. Looking forward to all that we can do.
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Proud and honored to join 160
@Cisco
leaders! Thank you
@sslate
and team.
#elc2017
#WeAreCisco
#InclusionIsHappening
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I will say gay. I will say trans. And nobody should live in fear of repercussions for doing the same or for living their truth. This
#TransDayOfVisibility
, may we recognize & amplify the lived experiences of our trans colleagues, friends & family members. You are seen & loved. 🏳️⚧️
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Big shoutout to every employee
@Cisco
on
#EmployeeAppreciationDay
. Thank you for being amazing.
#WeAreCisco
#LoveWhereYouWork
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So proud to see
@Cisco
@s_slate90
recognized with an
@ITSMF
’s Catalyst Award for your passion, leadership and commitment to advancing diversity and inclusion!
#WeAreCisco
#WOI2019
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Amazing acknowledgement
@Cisco
of our people and culture.
#48
to
#6
! We are moving.
#WeAreCisco
#LoveWhereYouWork
So incredibly proud of
@Cisco
for being
#6
on
@GPTW_US
&
@FortuneMagazine
’s
#100BestCos
! This is a testament to our amazing teams and what they make possible every day!
#WeAreCisco
#LoveWhereYouWork
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Our voice, our obligation...Marched yesterday with my family. Maybe these tough times drive engagement and social awareness for all of us and our children.
#WomensMarch2018
San Francisco
#PowerToThePolls
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.
@GlblCtzn
, what an amazing day and night focused on fighting poverty and defending our 🌎 ! Happy to represent
@Cisco
in Paris with
@lizcentoni
@mariapoveromo
#InclusiveFutureForAll
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I always feel aligned with my peers but we have elevated to a new level!!
#twinning
#LoveWhereYouWork
#WeAreCisco
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OK, I’ve been thinking about doing this for 2 years — I'm FINALLY ready to be Instagram-official. 🎉 Follow along there with username
@FranKatsoudas
as well.
(Also, I thought this would be a fitting way to say happy
#SocialMediaDay
to Cisco's
#SocialMedia
professionals 🥰)
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Last Beat of the year and celebrating our 35th anniversary and what a better way to start the day with
@OneRepublic
! Big shoutout to all
@Cisco
employees. Thank you for everything you do. Every day!
#WeAreCisco
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I just finished with our
#CiscoLive
executive roundtable on how we create an inclusive future. We talked about putting people first, mental health, skills, innovation, social justice and more. We're all committed to action!
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Ensuring we continue the conversation on medical aid and health during times of need is critical for all. Honored to have been named to the Board of Directors at
@Americares
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This pic of my hubby capturing the beautiful scenery is special to me and a reminder of what we are trying to preserve and protect for the future.
#Earthday
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Everyday is
#EarthDay
. I’m ending a long day with a little time in the garden. Hoping the tomato gods smile down on this year’s crop. 🍅
#Iwillshare
#All4Earth
#EarthDay50
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Dark and early in NYC...
@SquawkCNBC
discussing equal pay day. We must move faster towards equal pay.
#not2070
.
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Happy Father’s Day to all the Papas. A special thank you to my sweet husband
@KatsoudasJohn
for being an amazing father, uncle and godfather. ❤️
#FathersDay
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Great experience to spend time with
@femalequotient
!
@gerri_elliott
and I discussed inclusion and life lessons with thought partners and activists. And...our jackets arrived!! Our
@Cisco
team—troublemakers too!
@_amychang
@kdkramer1
@MariniMartinez
@Stelow
#EqualityLounge
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My amazing colleague & friend––and
@Cisco
's COO––
@MariniMartinez
has been recognized by
@LatinoLeadersUS
as one of their 100 Latinas for 2022. Felicitaciones! An incredibly well-deserved recognition & celebration of her trailblazing spirit & contributions.
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Congrats to our
@ywcasv
2020 honorees:
@Stelow
,
@tschudyshoe
@susiewee
,
@aruna13
, and
@KassieDavey4
. You inspire us! Very happy to see you recognized. 👏🏻
#WeAreCisco
#TributetoWomen
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Thank you
@Scotus
! Wonderful to see the ruling affirming that all Americans, regardless of who you are and whom you love are protected from discrimination in the workplace.
#EqualityForAll
#LoveWins
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Amazing first day at
#CiscoIMPACT
! Incredible energy being here with our sales leaders. Can't wait to see what's in store the next few days!
#WeAreCisco
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Thinking about all the wisdom
@ariannahuff
shared with us. Thank you for joining
@Cisco
today. It was wonderful to discuss 💤 , mental health, compassion, micro steps. #Ευχαριστώ
#gratitude
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We must end cruel policy of separating children from their parents. We are better than this...we can lead with compassion.
Must end cruel policy of separating accompanied minors from their parents – simply un-American. We need policies that reflect our values and do what’s right for society.
@Cisco
@BizRoundtable
#KeepFamiliesTogether
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That's a wrap
#ciscobeat
! Celebrating our amazing people and culture, our Bridge Winners and this year's Community Hero - Alphonsine Imaniraguha while wearing some colorful socks.
#WeAreCisco
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At
#CiscoIMPACT
, I had the chance to talk about the power in our purpose. Together we can dispel the false dichotomy that you can be good for business OR good for the world. We know that when we do both, we are unstoppable.
#WeAreCisco
#PowerInclusiveFutureForALL
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.
@Cisco
values equality and diversity in our workforce which makes us better and stronger. We hope that Texas feels the same way
#WeAreCisco
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Great start to family time in Greece. 🇬🇷 Took
@steenagirl
&
@coachmellis
to see the Parthenon today. They saw it. The wind & my hair decided I shouldn't!
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Power of Inclusion and diversity. Early morning with 70 exec leaders
@Cisco
. No coffee needed-almost.
#WeAreCisco
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Celebrating female leaders at Cisco (and beyond!) on this
#EqualityDay
💪❤️
#EqualityCantWait
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Inspired by the new
@Webex
—we will now connect across languages and ensure that every voice at the virtual table is heard. Congrats team for driving the intersection of tech and inclusion.
#InclusiveFuture
#WebexOne
@CiscoCollab
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A breaker of glass ceilings. A role model for many (myself included). A leader for our world. Thank you Madeleine Albright for an incredible life of service.
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It is amazing to feel proud and inspired by your company and CEO so frequently—-but especially when it matters most.
#WeAreCisco
We are deeply committed to supporting communities around the world during this time. Cisco Chairman and CEO
@ChuckRobbins
explains how.
@DSTNHome
@WHO
@CiscoCSR
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I'm part of the
@lizcentoni
@Cisco
fan club! Incredible insights from her conversation with
@MichelleObama
on how what makes you different gives you valuable perspective & the power of putting yourself out there & being brave. Great way to kickoff Day 1 of
#CiscoIlluminate
!
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Fantastic news on
@Cisco
being named a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality in
@HRC
’s Corporate Equality Index and earning 100% index score 15 years running. Congratulations team!
#CEI2019
#WeAreCisco
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Thank you
@ChuckRobbins
This is not a question of politics, this is a question of leadership. We all need to condemn today's violence and the falsehoods that led to the events of today.
#democracy
What is happening in our nation’s capital is appalling and saddening. The United States has long served as a beacon of democracy, and today we are reminded of both its importance and fragility.
@Cisco
condemns the violence we have witnessed today & call for it to end immediately.
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Such great news to wake up to! Honored & humbled to be
#1
on
@FortuneMagazine
&
@GPTW_US
's list of
#100BestCos
in the U.S. And I love that we innovate - even when celebrating! It’s what we do.
#WeAreCisco
Cue confetti & socially distant high fives. 🙌 Thanks to Cisconians, we've been ranked No. 1 on the list of Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work for in 2021. 🎉
@FortuneMagazine
@GPTW_US
#100BestCos
#GPTWCertified
#WeAreCisco
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.
@Cisco
stands against actions that threaten the equal rights, safety and dignity of our ppl, both inside our company and in the communities where they live.
#WeareCisco
#InclusiveTech
#ForAll
Proud to stand in support of full spectrum diversity and transgender equality.
#WeAreCisco
#InclusiveTech
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Today’s verdict was about both justice and accountability. We can honor George Floyd by continuing the work to end systemic racism today, tomorrow, and all the days after.
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Great time this morning at
@YahooFinance
speaking about AI and the importance of conscious culture.
#WeAreCisco
.
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First day in Abu Dhabi for the
@KnowYourValue
&
@Forbes
30/50 Summit. Excited to spend
#IWD2023
with a group of powerful, inspiring women coming together for a week of networking & impactful conversations.
#forbes3050
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I had to join in on the
#MyElf
fun. I present to you (drumroll please) Han on Fran.
#MyElfChallenge
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Privileged to start my West Africa visit with our
@Cisco
team in Nigeria. So much to do! Thanks for staying late!
#WeAreCisco
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I’ve got my mug! (Full of coffee at the moment!) And I’m waving to each and every Cisco employee right now 👋.
#TogetherApart
#WeAreCisco
Who's got their Cisco mug ready? We're coming to you next! Even while we're not in the office, we still come together in fun ways while
#WorkingFromHome
, thanks to
#Webex
. 😎
Be you, with us
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It will come as no surprise to anyone at
@Cisco
that
@TreyBoynton
was named to
@DiversityWoman
's Class of 2022 Elite 100 list of Black women leaders. Congratulations Trey & thank you for the incredible leadership you bring to our team at Cisco every day!
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That
#FridayFeeling
. I'm a firm believer that our business strategy, our strategy for customers and our people should be aligned, but this is taking it to the next level
@MariniMartinez
@lizcentoni
!
#Twinning
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Today we honor Nelson Mandela’s words and actions....”when people are determined they can overcome anything.” Cheers to
@GlblCtzn
and our Cisco Bridge award winners who work hard daily to overcome.
#GCMandela100
#WeAreCisco
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.
@ChuckRobbins
we are thankful for your leadership. You are redefining what it means to be a great Chairman and CEO. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
#wearecisco
Cisco Chairman & CEO
@ChuckRobbins
ranked as the CEO of the decade for corporate leaders who have made a mark. 🙌
#wef20
@Enderle
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Bigger purpose — Thanks Cisco employees for making us No. 7
@Forbes
'Just 100: America's Best Corporate Citizens'
#WeAreCisco
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What does being back-to-back
#1
on this list of
#WorldsBestWorkplaces
mean to me? That we can get through anything, together. We take this moment to celebrate, and it’s motivation to always get better. Thank you
@FortuneMagazine
&
@GPTW_US
.
A BIG thank you Cisconians,
@FortuneMagazine
and
@GPTW_US
for the back-to-back No. 1 ranking on the
#WorldsBestWorkplaces
list! 🎉
It's more than a moment, it's our motivation.
#WeAreCisco
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Great morning to kick off an exciting week
@GlblCtzn
. Together—so much to do to end extreme poverty by 2030. Three days to
#globalcitizenfestival
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Had a blast today with
@ChuckRobbins
dropping in to surprise our FLEXers and interns. They had amazing questions & we tried to have amazing answers! So glad to have them all in San Jose for the week.
#WeAreCisco
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Our next stop in Kenya. Met w/the Cabinet Secretary of ICT. Attended the graduation of lovely amazing refugees and w/
@Cisco
@NetAcademy
now have cyber security certificates. Visited
@globalcitizen
youth leadership winner
@wawiranjiru
@Food4Education
who feed 10k kids a day!
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This was my first trip to Egypt & what a warm welcome I received from
@Cisco
Egypt! It’s been such a pleasure seeing our space & learning more about the great work you’re all doing. Thank you
@elgohary_cisco
& team!
#WeAreCisco
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New week. New goals. Every week, I share my check ins via video to our People & Communities Team with my “loves” and “loathes,” just as they share with their leaders. What strengths will you focus on this week?
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I am horrified and heartbroken by the recent violence against Pan-Asian communities around the world.
@Cisco
stands with our Pan-Asian communities in denouncing these racist attacks and commits to taking action to support our colleagues, friends, and communities during this time.
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#LeaderDay
here we come! Ready to broadcast from RTP, BXB, Bedfont, APJ, RTP, Richardson--see you soon!
#WeareCisco
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