Bernadette Smith 11/5/21 Bernadette Smith 11/5/21

5 Things / making it right

This week I was inspired to learn about the specific ways video game company Activision Blizzard is turning itself around after its "bro" culture led to sexual harassment and discrimination lawsuits. After a two-year investigation that culminated in a lawsuit this July, the company is making it right, in a systemic, but also authentic, way. It takes a lot of courage to admit mistakes, but when leaders do that, it can become a catalyst for a more psychologically safe work environment and a significant change in culture.

Bernadette Smith 11/3/21 Bernadette Smith 11/3/21

5 Things in 15 Minutes / Festival of Lights with Seema Jain

Seema talks to Bernadette about Diwali, the Festival of Lights, which is highly celebrated in India and Indian communities. They also go over the latest 5 Things from last week in this educational and fun livestream.

Bernadette Smith 10/30/21 Bernadette Smith 10/30/21

5 Things in 15 Minutes / the “full self” fallacy with Heather Vickery

Bernadette Smith 10/29/21 Bernadette Smith 10/29/21

5 Things / The Festival of Lights

One of the reasons I love writing 5 Things is that it requires me to stay in a consistent growth mindset. And while I speak and write about DEI all the time, one thing I don't know a lot about is international cultural competency. Naturally, there's a big correlation between DEI and cultural competency.

Bernadette Smith 10/27/21 Bernadette Smith 10/27/21

5 Things in 15 Minutes / Spellcheck with Patti Flynn

Bernadette was joined by Patti Flynn last week for 5 Things in 15 Minutes and had a full list to discuss! From fighting stereotypes to inclusive product design, the pair delve into both corporate and systemic progress and solutions blossoming of late.