Bernadette Smith 7/14/23 Bernadette Smith 7/14/23

5 Things / Low Key

I recently had a conversation with a tech company looking for a low key DEI partner (their words, not mine). A firm who can offer a lighter lift. The last DEI partner had high expectations from the company’s senior leadership team in terms of time and commitment.

Bernadette Smith 7/7/23 Bernadette Smith 7/7/23

5 Things / Affirmative Action

The big, bad news recently has included the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling against race-based college admissions (affirmative action) and the potential ripple effect on corporate diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

Bernadette Smith 6/23/23 Bernadette Smith 6/23/23

5 Things / Rest

Something’s going on this June. Attendance numbers are way down for our client’s Pride webinars. And despite doing our darndest to encourage interaction, engagement’s been low.

Bernadette Smith 6/16/23 Bernadette Smith 6/16/23

5 Things / 10 Things

This week marks four years of writing 5 Things (that’s 850+ stories!) – and just over a year of my podcast 5 Things in 15 Minutes.

Bernadette Smith 6/9/23 Bernadette Smith 6/9/23

5 Things / Guy

This week I was interviewed about my book by Dr. Julie Pham for her Behind the Pages series. One of her questions was about an early leadership influence.