Inclusion is Leadership Archive | Ruchika T. Malhotra

Nov 1, 20221 min read

My Conversation with Brené Brown and Aiko Bethea on the heart of leadership

My mum says I loved to talk since pretty much the moment I learned to speak. I also loved stories—hearing and telling them. So it’s my...

Oct 20, 20223 min read

It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year for Me

Did you know there are at least twelve holidays between now and Christmas – the most recognized holiday in the West on December 25th?...

Oct 18, 20224 min read

It Matters That We’re All at the Brink of Burnout

May I admit something? I’m tired. It’s the kind of bone-deep tired that I know, if left unchecked, can easily turn into burnout. And...

Oct 11, 20223 min read

Five (Short!) Reads To Inspire and Challenge You Before 2022 Ends

I know I’ve spent much of the past few newsletters sharing my achievements (Audiobook! LinkedIn learning! Events!) But, the vast majority...

Oct 5, 20223 min read

The Secret to Impactful Workplace Inclusion

Have you heard the phrase, the road to hell is paved with good intentions? Well: I prefer not to generalize, but when it comes to...

Sep 21, 20223 min read

What I Learned From Narrating Inclusion on Purpose, the Audiobook

“Women should be seen and not heard.” That was the message I heard growing up. I was taught – in ways both overt and subtle – that it was...

Sep 6, 20223 min read

Colorism: the rarely-talked about workplace bias that affects millions

A painful truth: my lighter skin afforded me a certain level of acceptance within society when I was growing up in Singapore. But. I was...

Aug 30, 20223 min read

Why Inclusion Can’t Exist Without Psychological Safety

In 2019 (before the world went topsy turvy), I flew to London to attend the prestigious Thinkers50 gala. Completely unexpectedly, I had...

Aug 24, 20223 min read

You call it nepotism, I call it bias. Here’s how to deal.

I’m familiar with going above and beyond at work: taking on extra assignments; picking up the slack for sick co-workers; even doing some...

Aug 16, 20223 min read

The Great “Culture Fit” Lie

Hiring for “culture fit” is among the most widespread and exclusionary practices in hiring today. And it is pervasive! One study found...

Aug 9, 20223 min read

Women Don’t Need to Lean In. Leaders Do.

The advice for women to “lean in” never resonated with me. I was always an ambitious, confident person, in my eyes. I was proud of my...

Aug 2, 20222 min read

Why Brené Brown Loves My Bridge Framework (!)

If I could boil down the answer to why we are so terrible at being as inclusive as we think we are, it would be one word. Discomfort. We...

Jul 26, 20223 min read

Why aren’t there more Asian women leaders?

Have you ever been expected to act grateful for having a job – even if the toxic workplace treats you like a stereotype? I have! When I...

Jul 20, 20222 min read

5 Red Flags Your Company’s Hiring Process Isn’t Inclusive

Job seekers today are actively looking for clues that a company’s culture will be inclusive. I recently shared the story of Hilliary...

Jul 13, 20224 min read

Inclusive Leadership in an America that’s Less Free for Everyone

“I want to paint my nails blue,” my son said to me a few months ago. When I protested (more to do with my concerns about the toxicity of...

Jul 5, 20222 min read

Take a pay cut for a job that doesn’t break your soul?

Hilliary Turnipseed’s new job pays $30,000 less than in her last job. And she couldn’t be happier. Hilliary could do a lot with an extra...

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