Inclusion on Purpose by Ruchika Tulshyan Summary
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In "Inclusion on Purpose," Ruchika Tulshyan delivers a groundbreaking blueprint for workplace equity. Endorsed by Harvard professors and Pixar executives, this Silver Axiom medal winner reveals why "culture add" trumps "culture fit" - and how intersectional inclusion drives innovation that traditional diversity programs miss.
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When Good Intentions Aren't Enough
A Black software engineer sits in a conference room, watching her idea get dismissed-only to hear it praised minutes later when a white male colleague repeats it verbatim. An Indian American CEO realizes his success story has blinded him to the barriers his Black employees face daily. A Latina developer turns down a 20% raise because the company's culture tells her she'll never truly belong. These aren't isolated incidents. They're symptoms of workplaces designed without women of color in mind, where diversity initiatives flourish on paper while concrete ceilings remain firmly intact. The data is damning: while 17% of women of color enter the workforce, only 4% reach executive leadership. Meanwhile, white men journey from 36% at entry level to 68% in the C-suite. The problem isn't lack of ambition or skill-it's systems built on exclusion masquerading as meritocracy.
The Uncomfortable Truth About Bias and Privilege
The Empathy Gap That Perpetuates Exclusion
Recognition, Credit, and the Power of Strategic Amplification
Hiring and Pay Equity: Where Inclusion Begins
Creating Psychological Safety Through the ADAPT Framework
The Global Dimension and Our Collective Future
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"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
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