{"product_id":"inclusion-on-purposeisbn-9780262548497","title":"Inclusion on Purpose","description":"\u003cb\u003eHow organizations can foster diversity, equity, and inclusion: taking action to address and prevent workplace bias while centering women of color.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFew would disagree that inclusion is both the right thing to do and good for business. Then why are we so terrible at it? If we believe in the morality and the profitability of including people of diverse and underestimated backgrounds in the workplace, why don't we do it? Because, explains Ruchika Tulshyan in this eye-opening book, we don't realize that inclusion takes awareness, intention, and regular practice. Inclusion doesn't just happen; we have to work at it. Tulshyan presents inclusion best practices, showing how leaders and organizations can meaningfully promote inclusion and diversity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTulshyan centers the workplace experience of women of color, who are subject to both gender and racial bias. It is at the intersection of gender and race, she shows, that we discover the kind of inclusion policies that benefit all. Tulshyan debunks the idea of the “level playing field” and explains how leaders and organizations can use their privilege for good by identifying and exposing bias, knowing that they typically have less to lose in speaking up than a woman of color does. She explains why “leaning in” doesn't work—and dismantling structural bias does; warns against hiring for “culture fit,” arguing for “culture add” instead; and emphasizes the importance of psychological safety in the workplace—you need to know that your organization has your back. With this important book, Tulshyan shows us how we can make progress toward inclusion and diversity—and we must start now.Table of Contents\u003cbr\u003eForeword by Ijeoma Oluo ix\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction: Inclusion on Purpose 1\u003cbr\u003eI Individual Behaviors to Drive Inclusion on Purpose 17\u003cbr\u003e1 How to See Past Privilege 21\u003cbr\u003e2 How to Develop an Inclusion Mindset 37\u003cbr\u003e3 How to Develop Empathy as an Inclusive Leader 55\u003cbr\u003e4 Shine the Light, Then Get out of the Way 75\u003cbr\u003eII Organizational Behaviors to Drive Inclusion on Purpose 95\u003cbr\u003e5 Your Role in Creating Inclusive Hiring Practices 99\u003cbr\u003e6 Pay Women of Color Equally for Equal Work 121\u003cbr\u003e7 How Effective Feedback Drives Inclusion 143\u003cbr\u003e8 How Psychological Safety Powers Innovation and Growth 167\u003cbr\u003eIII Looking to the Future of Inclusion on Purpose 193\u003cbr\u003e9 A Future Powered by Inclusive Technology 197\u003cbr\u003e10 Inclusion in the Global Market 219\u003cbr\u003eConclusion: The Future Is Ours to Create 245\u003cbr\u003eAcknowledgments 253\u003cbr\u003eNotes 255 \u003cbr\u003eIndex 271\u003cb\u003eOne of LinkedIn's Top Voices in Gender Equity: The 15 creators to follow list\u003cbr\u003eIncluded in Porchlight's Top Leadership Books of 2022 list\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"By centering women of color, workplaces can begin to tangibly accomplish meaningful inclusion for all. Luckily for us, [Ruchika T. Malhotra] has written this guidebook to help us get started. \"\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMs.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Inclusion, diversity, and representation in the workplace have been hotly discussed topics over the past two years, which, to start, is long overdue. That said, it isn’t enough just to talk about these issues—they require active and persistent work to make any kind of lasting, positive change. [Ruchika T. Malhotra], CEO of consulting firm Candour, debunks a number of recent workplace self-help theories (like “leaning in” or establishing a “level playing field” or hiring someone because they fit within the preexisting office culture), while offering a guide to dismantling workplace bias, with a focus on the experience of women of color, who are subject to both gender and racial biases.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eFortune\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"By reading [Ruchika T. Malhotra]’s book, leaders will recognize the importance of seeing others for who they are and will begin to appreciate what they experience. Her hope is that they will be persuaded to stop implementing DEI policies that imagine each stakeholder as a potential “I.” Rather, they will begin to see each member of the organization according to their own unique identity. Organizations will be better for it.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eForbes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"In \u003ci\u003eInclusion on Purpose\u003c\/i\u003e, the DEI consultant [Ruchika T. Malhotra] notes that real progress requires not just empathy but proactive, ongoing effort. She offers six strategies for turning empathy into action—be uncomfortable, reflect on what you don’t know, invite feedback, limit defensiveness, grow from your mistakes, and expect change to take time—and encourages readers to examine how policies or assumptions that seem “normal” can cause unintended harm. For example, she describes a workplace where social events always included alcohol, thus excluding employees whose religion, culture, or health kept them from drinking. Tulshyan recommends acknowledging such mistakes, identifying the biases that may have driven them, and working to do better.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHarvard Business Review \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"[Ruchika T. Malhotra] explores how leaders and organizations can meaningfully foster diversity, equity and inclusion by taking action to address and prevent workplace bias, while centering on the workplace experience of women of color, who are subject to both gender and racial bias.\"\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e—\u003cb\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“With this important book, [Ruchika T. Malhotra] shows us how we can make progress toward inclusion and diversity—and we must start now.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Porchlight Book Company\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Inclusion on Purpose\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eis a good book for transforming organizations and essential reading for anyone trying to make friendlier, more-inclusive workplaces.\"\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—CHOICE\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"What I like so much about \u003ci\u003eInclusion on Purpose \u003c\/i\u003eis that it addresses personal and organizational steps for inclusion. It is action-focused, equipping readers with impactful approaches to advocate for inclusion at the individual level, while also focusing on systemic interventions. The intersectional focus means that it is more comprehensive and nuanced than other books dealing with this topic. Many chapters have reflective questions at the end, allowing the reader to really examine themselves and the spaces they’re in. It’s a perfect book to read in community with others to foster intentionality and accountability for inclusion in all aspects of work and life.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eSmith School of Business at Queens University\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“But the use of DEI as a smear is uncomfortably familiar to women of color in leadership roles who have to continually prove their competence and fitness and fight off the perception that they were \"DEI\" hires, said [Ruchika T. Malhotra], author of \u003ci\u003eInclusion on Purpose.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“ ‘Branding someone a DEI candidate isn't unique to the GOP,’ said [Malhotra], who reports hearing the references in liberal circles and in workplaces across industries and across the country. Black women and other women of color in positions of power are frequently dismissed as token or diversity hires and face a level of scrutiny that anyone who identifies as white rarely encounters.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e“As a woman of color and an executive, I know firsthand how important it is for companies to create opportunities for women of color to lead. \u003ci\u003eInclusion on Purpose\u003c\/i\u003e shows how to build an inclusive workplace and culture through storytelling and practical frameworks. Whether you are a manager or you want to become one, this book is essential reading!”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eReema Batnagar, VP People, Pixar Animation Studio\u003c\/b\u003es\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“If you don’t purposefully design management systems for justice, you’re going to create systemic injustice in your organization. Ruchika T. Malhotra shows how to design more just systems—and, crucially, how to become the inclusive leader and colleague you want to be.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eKim Scott, author of \u003ci\u003eRadical Candor\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eJust Work\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“Ruchika T. Malhotra masterfully unmasks the context, cultures, and challenges that women of color uniquely face. She also provides smart frameworks to significantly transform their workplace experiences. A must-read for everyone seeking to practice inclusion!”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eDr. Tsedal Neeley, Professor, Harvard Business School; author of \u003ci\u003eRemote Work Revolution\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\"Ruchika T. Malhotra is an inspiring inclusion luminary of this generation. She sheds light on the intersectional experiences and critical needs of women of color and shows why belonging is an essential cultural metric for them to thrive at work. \u003ci\u003eInclusion on Purpose\u003c\/i\u003e is imperative for change leaders in organizations who want to mitigate workplace bias, stereotypes, and microaggressions with actions that address systemic barriers and help foster a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eDr. Cindy Pace, Vice President and Global Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer, MetLife\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“Urgent and practical, this no-nonsense book explains the lived experiences of women of color in the workplace and why true inclusion at work is non-negotiable for any organization that wants to succeed in a multicultural world. Ruchika T. Malhotra tells it like it is—and as it must be. Ignore at your peril.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eDes Dearlove and Stuart Crainer, founders, Thinkers50\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Ruchika T. Malhotra is on a mission to fix our broken workplaces by tearing down barriers. Her solution is inclusion on purpose and with empathy, and she walks through the steps to get there. Her frameworks and questions, real-world stories and data, and intersectional lens make this book a must-read for leaders and learners.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eEllen Pao, CEO, Project Include; author of \u003ci\u003eReset\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSilver Axiom medal, Women \/ BIPOC in Business category, 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eRuchika Tulshyan, an award-winning inclusion strategist and speaker, is CEO and founder of Candour, which works with organizations to create diverse teams and inclusive cultures. 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