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5 Things In 15 Minutes: Good Vibes in DEIAuthor: Bernadette Smith
Micro-lessons in playful, inclusive leadership. Is leadership starting to feel like a chore? Its time for a vibe check. Hosted by Bernadette Smith, Good Vibes Leadership is your weekly shot of actionable positivity designed for leaders who want to build inclusive, high-performing cultures without burnout. In each bite-sized episode, Bernadette ditches dense theory for actionable micro-lessons that help you lead with more joy, connect more authentically with your team, and create a world where everyone actually wants to show up. Whether you have five minutes between meetings or a short commute, tune in for the stories, strategies, and "Yeah Baby!" energy you need to be the leader your people deserve. Lead with joy. Build for everyone. Lets get to work. Language: en Genres: Business, Business News, Management, News Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Episode 165
Monday, 29 June, 2026
Most leaders think psychological safety means everyone gets along. This week, a Father's Day pickleball game with players aged 9 to 96 sparked a different idea: what if more conflict — not less — is actually the sign you're doing it right? Bernadette digs into what psychological safety really looks like, why silence on your team should worry you more than disagreement, and what leaders can do this week to make room for the real thing. Takeaways: Silence is not safety. When your team never disagrees, they haven't found common ground — they've learned it's not safe to speak. The stakes are higher at work. Low-stakes conflict on a pickleball court is easy. Real psychological safety means people trust that disagreement won't cost them something they can't afford to lose. Your team is watching, not listening. They don't believe your open-door policy. They believe what happens the moment someone actually pushes back. Being wrong out loud is the practice. The moment you genuinely change your mind because of something a team member said — that's when psychological safety becomes real. Connect with Me The Newsletter: This week in the newsletter, I wrote about Japan's first-ever LGBTQIA+ education program, Nepal's historic equal marriage ruling, Delaware's new parentage protections for LGBTQ+ families, a tech startup helping 70 million Americans clear criminal records, and the Obama Presidential Center's community-first model on Chicago's South Side. Subscribe to the 5 Things Newsletter here. Work with Me: Let's talk.Watch 5 Things on YouTube. Join thousands of readers by subscribing to the 5 Things newsletter. Enjoy some good vibes every Saturday morning. https://5thingsdei.com/
