Bernadette Smith 10/27/23 Bernadette Smith 10/27/23

5 Things / Connection Matters

I think it bears repeating to remember to create intentional space for connection before content.

Bernadette Smith 1/20/23 Bernadette Smith 1/20/23

5 Things / Always Empathy

I believe it always comes back to empathy, in this case, the manager having empathy for that employee. Whether we’re talking about conversations about politics or race, or whatever, inclusion always comes back to empathy. After all, I only know my lived experience, and it’s been full of privilege.

Bernadette Smith 10/1/21 Bernadette Smith 10/1/21

5 Things / found on TikTok

Here’s a real-life example of why diversity and inclusion is important. I don’t go on TikTok. Maybe I’m too old. But I have a team full of people who are different than me, and one of those people, October, is a Millennial and is non-binary. They sent me a link to a TikTok video in which user Star_Sama13 discovers that Old Navy has gender neutral clothes integrated throughout the store.

Bernadette Smith 9/30/21 Bernadette Smith 9/30/21

5 Things in 15 Minutes / sharing hope with Daniel Downer

Daniel Downer, Associate Facilitator of Equality Institute joins Bernadette this week as they talk about messages of hope presented by several leaders in DEI. The speakers came on as guests during Bernadette’s virtual book launch on September 21st and answered the question “What DEI trends or initiatives are inspiring you these days?”

Bernadette Smith 8/27/21 Bernadette Smith 8/27/21

5 Things / rest is revolutionary

Rest. That's what I needed most this week, and it seemed to be a common theme in my network. Indeed "August is like the Sunday of summer." Long ago I was an aspiring documentarian, so my rest included watching the documentary on Olympians' mental health, the one on WeWork, and all of the 100 Foot Wave. They're all great, although The Weight of Gold was devastating.