Bernadette Smith 4/26/24 Bernadette Smith 4/26/24

5 Things / Unique Wisdom

What I know is that I have a hell of a lot of resilience and empathy because of my sexuality. It’s made me stronger and amplified my gifts and my messages. It’s given me unique wisdom.

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5 Things / I Lied

Not long ago, I was feeling incredibly run down, not exactly sick, but not energetic enough to do my best. I didn’t want to admit my own fatigue and I pushed back a client deliverable with a family excuse. I lied.

Bernadette Smith 4/5/24 Bernadette Smith 4/5/24

5 Things / Gratitude

Full transparency: my small firm has been impacted by client budget cuts and priority shifts. This has meant our own budget cuts, priority shifts, and a heartbreaking layoff. I’ve had hard conversations with folks on my team over the past 18 months.

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5 Things / Good Trouble

That was the challenge set forth by the late great Congressman John Lewis, a legend who fought with Dr. King for civil rights: “Get in good trouble, necessary trouble, and help redeem the soul of America.”

Bernadette Smith 3/22/24 Bernadette Smith 3/22/24

5 Things / Watched

What a good reminder to keep leading with love.