“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. Inclusion on Purpose 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!”
—Reema Batnagar, VP People, Pixar Animation Studios

“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.”
—Kim Scott, author of Radical Candor and Just Work

“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!”
—Dr. Tsedal Neeley, Professor, Harvard Business School; author of Remote Work Revolution

"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. Inclusion on Purpose 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.”
—Dr. Cindy Pace, Vice President and Global Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer, MetLife

“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.”
—Des Dearlove and Stuart Crainer, founders, Thinkers50
“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.”
—Ellen Pao, CEO, Project Include; author of Reset

Silver Axiom medal, Women / BIPOC in Business category, 2023