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At Wipfli, building a culture where people feel comfortable contributing starts with everyday leadership.

In honor of Pride Month, we were honored to host Bernadette Smith, founder and CEO of the Equality Institute, for a firmwide keynote on “Voices Carry: How Everyday Leadership Behaviors Shape Psychological Safety.”

Bernadette challenged us to think about how small moments — how we respond, how we listen, how we show up — shape whether others feel safe to share their ideas. She offered a practical approach to navigating difficult conversations with clarity and confidence. The takeaway is simple: psychological safety isn’t built in big gestures; it’s created in everyday interactions.

These conversations matter because they help create a workplace where people feel heard, supported and empowered to contribute their best.

We kicked off Pride Month with a chance to connect, celebrate and have a little fun along the way.

Our Denver office hosted a Pride Month kickoff to bring associates together to enjoy great food, local drinks and time to build meaningful connections. It’s one of the many ways we’re creating space to celebrate culture and strengthen our community across Wipfli.