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Rick is a passionate tech leader, board member and investor who enjoys working with his…
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Thank You Cisco!
Thank You Cisco!
As I move into my post-Cisco chapter, I find myself reflecting on my time here at this special company, and how it has…
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My Partner Listening Tour – Identifying Key Success Factors of Customer Obsession
My Partner Listening Tour – Identifying Key Success Factors of Customer Obsession
I love getting out into the field with partners and our sales teams because I get remarkably candid feedback on what…
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Cisco Partner Summit Key Takeaway – What it Takes to Drive Customer Obsession
Cisco Partner Summit Key Takeaway – What it Takes to Drive Customer Obsession
It’s hard to believe that it’s been two weeks since our Cisco Partner Summit in Las Vegas. What a week it was! As I…
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Capturing the Digital Opportunity – Together
Capturing the Digital Opportunity – Together
I’m currently at Cisco Connect in Sao Paolo, Brazil, and I couldn’t wait to share details of the amazing visit I’m…
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Building an Adoption Practice Leveraging a Customer Success Approach
Building an Adoption Practice Leveraging a Customer Success Approach
For the first time ever, the Americas Partner Organization hosted Partner Xperience at Cisco Live in Orlando last month…
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A Leadership Formula in the Era of Disruption
A Leadership Formula in the Era of Disruption
Employees, partners and colleagues often ask me about my view on leadership in these dynamic times. Admittedly, I am…
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Full Speed to Profitability at #CiscoPS16
Full Speed to Profitability at #CiscoPS16
Next week I’ll be heading to San Francisco for Cisco Partner Summit, one of my favorite events of the year. It’s an…
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Full Speed with Partners: Turning Digital Strategy into Execution
Full Speed with Partners: Turning Digital Strategy into Execution
Full Speed was the theme last week in Las Vegas during Cisco GSX, our global sales kick off event with over 20,000…
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IMT is thrilled to be a new member of this fantastic Alliance!
IMT is thrilled to be a new member of this fantastic Alliance!
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As a 25 year plus executive coach, I’m often asked: What do CEOs work on with you? Here’s my top 10 list: 1. Improving behaviors that feedback has…
As a 25 year plus executive coach, I’m often asked: What do CEOs work on with you? Here’s my top 10 list: 1. Improving behaviors that feedback has…
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Yesterday, I had the privilege of celebrating Nick Michaelides as he received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Institute for Effective…
Yesterday, I had the privilege of celebrating Nick Michaelides as he received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Institute for Effective…
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Education
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Loyola University in Maryland
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Honors: As a top business student, selected for prestigious AT&T internship and management program.
Honors & Awards
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2019 CRN Channel Chief
CRN
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2018 CRN Channel Chief
CRN
CRN’s Channel Chiefs list honors the best of the best—leaders who build, support and deliver superior partner programs and strategy.
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Channel Visionary Award
Channel Visionary
Recognized as Industry Visionary
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CRN Channel Chief
CRN
Top 50 Most Influential in Channel
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CRN Channel Chief 2016
CRN
Recognized as Top 50 Most Influential
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Today we reported Q1 FY 2026 earnings, delivering record revenue, gross margin, and RPO—driven by disciplined execution and velocity. With an…
Today we reported Q1 FY 2026 earnings, delivering record revenue, gross margin, and RPO—driven by disciplined execution and velocity. With an…
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Dismissed with Prejudice Quietly, over the last several months, an important fight was being held. Darius Lahoutifard of MEDDIC Academy had…
Dismissed with Prejudice Quietly, over the last several months, an important fight was being held. Darius Lahoutifard of MEDDIC Academy had…
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II’m pleased to share that I’ve joined the board of directors at Corelight. Over the course of my career, I’ve had the opportunity to help scale…
II’m pleased to share that I’ve joined the board of directors at Corelight. Over the course of my career, I’ve had the opportunity to help scale…
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Pleased to share I have been elected to the Board of Directors at Pexip (OSE: PEXIP). You’ll be hearing much more about this company in the…
Pleased to share I have been elected to the Board of Directors at Pexip (OSE: PEXIP). You’ll be hearing much more about this company in the…
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Where is the future of F1 headed? Data and AI are moving the finish line. 🏁 I headed to the Miami Grand Prix this weekend with F1 expert Tiggy…
Where is the future of F1 headed? Data and AI are moving the finish line. 🏁 I headed to the Miami Grand Prix this weekend with F1 expert Tiggy…
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I met Renen Hallak (cofounder and CEO of VAST Data ) in the spring of 2020 and I joined his Board in August of that year. Yesterday VAST closed…
I met Renen Hallak (cofounder and CEO of VAST Data ) in the spring of 2020 and I joined his Board in August of that year. Yesterday VAST closed…
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Yesterday I had the opportunity to celebrate the incredible career of Nick Michaelides as he was awarded the IEPS 2026 Lifetime Achievement…
Yesterday I had the opportunity to celebrate the incredible career of Nick Michaelides as he was awarded the IEPS 2026 Lifetime Achievement…
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Once in a while we get to have ‘one of these weeks’ filled with amazing events. This was one for me. The closing bell at the NYSE , lunch with…
Once in a while we get to have ‘one of these weeks’ filled with amazing events. This was one for me. The closing bell at the NYSE , lunch with…
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Congratulations to Nick Michaelides on receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Institute for Effective Professional Selling. As former…
Congratulations to Nick Michaelides on receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Institute for Effective Professional Selling. As former…
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Mike Taylor and I enjoyed spending time with our newest World Wide Technology team members during their Pathway Experience at our global headquarters…
Mike Taylor and I enjoyed spending time with our newest World Wide Technology team members during their Pathway Experience at our global headquarters…
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Grateful to have spent time with our AMS Revenue Leadership team this week at the KKR office in NY. The sessions were energizing but this one stood…
Grateful to have spent time with our AMS Revenue Leadership team this week at the KKR office in NY. The sessions were energizing but this one stood…
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Loved seeing our clients, partners & team members at the ANM NM Tech Day this week!!!
Loved seeing our clients, partners & team members at the ANM NM Tech Day this week!!!
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