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Huge congratulations to Janet Foutty on the launch of RAISE US and her new role as President of Corporate Partnerships! Janet has been a longtime…
Huge congratulations to Janet Foutty on the launch of RAISE US and her new role as President of Corporate Partnerships! Janet has been a longtime…
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Every Pride Month, I'm reminded how culture is shaped by the ways we show up for each other every day. This year, I watched it happen in real time…
Every Pride Month, I'm reminded how culture is shaped by the ways we show up for each other every day. This year, I watched it happen in real time…
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There are moments in life you wish you could freeze in time, and yesterday evening was certainly one of them. Watching my son, Zachary Schierau…
There are moments in life you wish you could freeze in time, and yesterday evening was certainly one of them. Watching my son, Zachary Schierau…
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I've been to South Africa many times as Cisco's executive sponsor for the continent, and every visit leaves me with something new to think about…
I've been to South Africa many times as Cisco's executive sponsor for the continent, and every visit leaves me with something new to think about…
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Some of the most important things I’ve learned weren’t taught in any classroom. They were learned by watching. My dad has always had a way of…
Some of the most important things I’ve learned weren’t taught in any classroom. They were learned by watching. My dad has always had a way of…
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🇨🇭 The Swiss Moment! Anyone who knows me knows I value all things Swiss — the quality, the grit, the resilience, and above all, the people.…
🇨🇭 The Swiss Moment! Anyone who knows me knows I value all things Swiss — the quality, the grit, the resilience, and above all, the people.…
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Juneteenth felt especially meaningful this year as I welcomed members of Cisco Connected Black Professionals into my home. It was a day of…
Juneteenth felt especially meaningful this year as I welcomed members of Cisco Connected Black Professionals into my home. It was a day of…
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Such a great time catching up with Scott in San Jose this week! 👏😍 Thank you to our Bay Area PeePs for coming out for lunch. ☀️ We perfectly timed…
Such a great time catching up with Scott in San Jose this week! 👏😍 Thank you to our Bay Area PeePs for coming out for lunch. ☀️ We perfectly timed…
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I married into a part-Canadian hockey family, so over the past 13 years I've learned to appreciate the game in a whole new way. But as a…
I married into a part-Canadian hockey family, so over the past 13 years I've learned to appreciate the game in a whole new way. But as a…
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The next leg of my trip brought me to Cairo, where one contrast seemed to show up everywhere: a place building its digital future on foundations laid…
The next leg of my trip brought me to Cairo, where one contrast seemed to show up everywhere: a place building its digital future on foundations laid…
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💡Burnout is not a personal flaw - it is a signal. We have long been taught to think of burnout as something individuals should “fix” - with better planning, saying no, or even more resilience. But the evidence tells a different story: burnout is rooted in workplace systems and cultures that stretch people past what is sustainable. It’s not about better time management , it’s about workplaces that haven’t created the space for people to thrive. If we want teams that are energized, creative, and well-connected, we have to get serious about how work is designed, how leaders lead, and how systems support wellbeing — not just “manage” stress. Worth reflecting on, especially as many of us confront burnout personally and in our teams: it’s probably not about finding time for another yoga class or a run, but fixing workplaces.
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While I wasn’t able to join the Hacking HR Talent Strategy & Acquisition Summit panel as planned, I remain deeply aligned with the mission of the session: Connecting DEI to Business and Hiring Outcomes. 🎯 Thank you to the Hacking HR team for the opportunity and for creating space for this vital conversation. I still want to share a few thoughts I had prepared because this work is too important to leave unsaid. 🎙️ 🟩 DEI and enterprise talent strategy must be twinning or at least shaking hands. If your DEI efforts live in one department and your hiring strategy lives in another, you’re missing the straight-line connection that drives real outcomes. Reflective representation, equity, and inclusion must be embedded into how we attract, assess, onboard, and grow talent - not just how we talk about it. 🟩 Skills-first hiring widens the gate, not lowers the bar. When we prioritize lived experience, transferable skills, and potential over pedigree, we unlock brilliance that traditional filters often miss. This isn’t about lowering standards—it’s about removing barriers. 🟩 Culture is the strategy, and people are the proof. You can’t build a high-performing organization without a culture that honors dignity, belonging, and psychological safety. Culture isn’t a vibe—it’s a system. And it shows up in how people are hired, treated, and retained. 🟩 Accountability is love in action. Metrics matter. Dashboards matter. But what matters most is the courage to name harm, repair trust, and lead with integrity. DEI accountability isn’t punitive—it’s restorative. 🟩 Healing and hiring must walk hand in hand. Especially in today’s climate, we must recognize that people bring their whole selves to work which includes their trauma, their hopes, and their need to be seen. Performance management, onboarding, and leadership development must be designed with empathy at the core. Whether your organization still uses the term “DEI” or has restructured priorities or shifted language, that's okay. What matters most is the spirit put behind the work. The labels may evolve but the commitment to equitable systems and policies, reflective representation, and intentional belonging must remain. I’d love to hear how you’re connecting these dots in your own work. What’s working? What’s shifting? What still feels hard? Let’s keep the conversation going. #DEI #TalentStrategy #InclusiveLeadership #ReflectiveRepresentation #PeopleAndCulture #HealingCenteredWork #HackingHR #TheMaygreenCompany 💚
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