Dad Conversations

Episode 20 - Jeff Moore (Director of Sales @ Cisco)

Episode Summary

Director of Sales, STEM Nonprofit Founder, Father of 3

Episode Notes

Today I spoke to Jeff Moore, a  Director of Sales, STEM non-profit founder, and Father of 3

 

We Discussed: 

Overview of channel sales 

Putting the most important things in place (family) while chasing 200% of plan

His approach to managing an experienced and successful team

What does a Director of Sales operations do at Cisco?

Spotlight on the Connected Black Professionals

Founding a program called Roots in STEM kids

The importance of exposing underprivileged kids to STEM careers 

Growing up as the son of a High School principal in Louisiana

Being married to his High School sweetheart for 34 years and going

Attending Southern University and joining the  Marching Band

The value of having parents with high expectations

Working his way up from an unstructured entry-level sales job

Being there for others

In what ways is he a better husband and father than 3-5 years ago?

One thing he's nailing as a parent

Having faith in a higher being

Tips for overcoming a bad day

Good causes he's passionate about