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Shabnam Banerjee-McFarland is the Sales & Marketing Strategist for Berrett-Koehler Publishers. She is a San Francisco, Bay Area native passionate about studying and writing about the intersection of social inequality and popular culture. She recently graduated from UC Berkeley with a degree...
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Shabnam Banerjee-McFarland commented on Jeevan Sivasubramaniam's blog post Thoroughly Depressing Word of the Day: Vellichor
wait this is actually so lovely is this an english word? i've always wanted to learn another language because there i often feel like other languages have beautiful words to describe a very specific emotion, phenomenon or situation and english doesn't really have that
August 4, 2016
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Shabnam Banerjee-McFarland commented on Jeevan Sivasubramaniam's blog post Why I Endorse Marginally Unethical Behavior
totally with you Jeevan. fundamentally, & I'll say this time and time again, but humanity exists on a spectrum and Marginally Unethical Lifehacks lets me decide where the margins are. the typing narrative and identity is so harmful because it tells me how to be, when i just want to be myself!... ...Read more
June 7, 2016
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Shabnam Banerjee-McFarland posted a blog post
Diversity is More than Inclusion
Diversity and inclusion are two of Berrett-Koehler's core tenants of our mission to Connect People and Ideas to Create a World that Works for All. As the conversation around diversity evolves, so too must the strategies we practice to ensure inclusion. Berrett-Koehler will be embarking on a ye...
March 29, 2016
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Shabnam Banerjee-McFarland commented on Jeevan Sivasubramaniam's blog post How to Get the Best Seats at a Concert for the Lowest Price
duly-noted, def going to use this trick for the next couple of shows i will be seeing. forever improving (or skirting, ahem) the system ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
October 22, 2015
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Shabnam Banerjee-McFarland commented on Charlotte Ashlock's blog post The Hunger for Powerlessness
I often think about the nature of power - we've been taught to believe that it is a finite resource when in reality, power is infinite and can be shared between individuals. I think you're totally spot on with thinking about power in terms of responsibility - we all have responsibility, and in tu... ...Read more
October 22, 2015
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Shabnam Banerjee-McFarland posted a blog post
Medium - The Future Baby of Social Justice, Tech Culture, & Publishing
I’m going to be blunt here and go against the grain – I think tech startup culture is entirely overrated. Very rarely do I hear an elevator pitch espoused by a, for lack of a better term, techie, in which I truly believe their app, website, or whatever, will really propel society forward. My phon...
October 22, 2015
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Shabnam Banerjee-McFarland commented on Charlotte Ashlock's blog post Pro-Voice TED Talk
she's such a phenomenal orator too. Her message is clear but emotive, and commands attention with respect. Love, love, love.
July 21, 2015
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Shabnam Banerjee-McFarland commented on Shabnam Banerjee-McFarland's blog post Listen First, Ask Later: Respecting Human Life Through Ethical Storysharing
thanks jeevan! what high praise!
June 5, 2015
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Shabnam Banerjee-McFarland commented on Shabnam Banerjee-McFarland's blog post 3 Tips for Answering Honestly About Your Post-Grad Plans
Hey David! Thanks for the recommendation, I'll be sure to check it out. I find that every 3-4 months I've had to reevaluate my purpose and immediate future. I felt so stuck after I graduated because I didn't plan for my growth, only what I thought people expected of me and my future. Since I lear... ...Read more
June 4, 2015
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Shabnam Banerjee-McFarland posted a blog post
Tamra Winfrey Harris in Publishers Weekly
Winfrey-Harris wants to set the record straight on the lives of black women in America. Through her own recollections and interviews with other, mostly middle-class, black women, she shows the obstacles they fight against, the flak they receive—including from black men—and how well many of them a...
June 1, 2015
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Shabnam Banerjee-McFarland posted a blog post
Aspen Baker in Publishers Weekly
The founder of Exhale, a nonjudgmental post-abortion talkline, urges an approach toward compassionate dialogue around contentious issues that is centered on listening to individuals' stories of "nuanced, complicated personal experience."Read more at Publishers Weekly.
June 1, 2015
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Shabnam Banerjee-McFarland posted a blog post
3 Tips for Answering Honestly About Your Post-Grad Plans
The looming question of “what’s next?” for all recent post-grads hangs over our heads like a storm cloud, striking sadness and anxiety, like lighting, rather than inspiration and motivation. More often than not, we commit ourselves to a romanticized version of success that is formatted so that s...
June 1, 2015
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Shabnam Banerjee-McFarland posted a blog post
Listen First, Ask Later: Respecting Human Life Through Ethical Storysharing
“The idea that we cannot apologize to former enslaved and First Peoples for past inequities because we are not the ones who perpetuated the evil misses the point. By receiving sorrow, hearing admissions, allowing reparation, and participating in reconciliation, people and tribes whose ancestors w...
May 12, 2015
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Shabnam Banerjee-McFarland posted a blog post
Learn More About Open Book Editions (OBE) with BK!
Seven Keys to Being A Successful Author
May 12, 2015
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Shabnam Banerjee-McFarland posted a blog post
Democracy & Me: Voter Instructions Can Still Work!
When it comes to American politics, there seems to be more overwhelming despair than ever before. This despair has grown into a multidimensional, crushing weight that causes unapologetic political apathy. We are so entrenched in a bipartisan system that when neither party represents us, we resort...
April 29, 2015
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Shabnam Banerjee-McFarland posted a blog post
Is Leadership an Inherent Skill or a Learned Trait?
To decipher this question requires leaders to see the bigger organizational picture before micromanaging, and move away from a culture of control and towards that of collaboration and facilitation.Author Sandra Janoff stopped by the office to build a roadmap for recognizing the existing conventio...
April 29, 2015
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Shabnam Banerjee-McFarland posted a blog post
All You Need Is A Napkin To Find Your Calling
Sometimes I wonder why there aren’t abundant possibilities to merge personal fulfillment with career choices and work. More often than not, I find myself, my peers, family and friends locked into a vicious cycle of sleep, work, and repeat - with limited chances for taking time for personal fulfil...
April 9, 2015
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Shabnam Banerjee-McFarland posted a blog post
Social Sector Meets Start-Up Efficiency
More often than not, social sector startups fail to gain traction on enabling the change that they wish to accomplish. Why is this an industry norm?This past Wednesday, we were joined by author Michel Gelobter, who opened the discussion for exploring alternative avenues for streamlining the nonpr...
April 8, 2015
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Shabnam Banerjee-McFarland posted a blog post
Quality Content Trumps Content Shock
How do I make my voice heard above the noise? As a writer, I’m blessed to be witnessing the age of the Internet. The barriers to publication entry are extremely low – anyone can run a blog. Unsurprisingly, this opens the floodgates for ideologues and fickle writers alike to weigh in on, really, w...
March 24, 2015
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Shabnam Banerjee-McFarland posted a blog post
When Astronaut Ron Garan returned from a six-month stint onboard the International Space Station, he had a new perspective on life on Earth.Read more at ABC News.
March 23, 2015
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Shabnam Banerjee-McFarland posted a blog post
Helene Lerner in The Huffington Post
The issue of pay equity has been in the news recently, e.g., Hollywood and wage disparity -- female actors being paid less in comparison to their male counterparts, and when the head of a studio (who happens to be a woman) doesn't care, who will? The answer is YOU!Read more at Huffington Post.
March 23, 2015
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Shabnam Banerjee-McFarland posted a blog post
Peter Barnes in The American Prospect
Why can’t we broadly distribute the wealth produced from America’s common resource pool? Conservative Alaska manages to do it.Read more at The American Prospect.
March 23, 2015
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Shabnam Banerjee-McFarland posted a blog post
Which Social Media Channel Will Work Best With My Activism?
Now that social media is significant to our personal development, we can manage our profiles and are also influenced by the way our online worlds progress. More than that, those who have not historically fit inside the box of manufactured, corporate Americanness possess the opportunity to have th...
March 11, 2015
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Shabnam Banerjee-McFarland posted a blog post
Look, Another Article On Gentrification!
While we've established the very real and imminent consequences of gentrification, it has other ramifications that aren't limited to displacing the poor. We as a nation have a tendency to gloss over history and filter out the not-so-nice bits, as any Western world power does. It’s not only about ...
March 3, 2015
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Shabnam Banerjee-McFarland posted a blog post
In a new book, astronaut Ron Garan calls for a better approach to making the world a healthier, more peaceable place.Read more at Time Magazine.
February 25, 2015
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Shabnam Banerjee-McFarland posted a blog post
Tamara Winfrey Harris in USA Today
Not to rip off Charles Dickens, but 2014 was definitely one of those "best of times, worst of times" scenarios for black women in pop culture. Read full article at USA Today.
February 18, 2015
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Shabnam Banerjee-McFarland posted a blog post
John Hope Bryant in 800-CEO-READ
It was a difficult decision in each and every category, but decisions have been made for the winners of the 800-CEO-READ Business books. Read more at 800-CEO-READ.
February 18, 2015
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Shabnam Banerjee-McFarland posted a blog post
Learning the Language of Positivity
How Bilingualism Can Lead to a More Positive CultureThis past Monday, we had the pleasure of hosting author of Deep Change: Discovering The Leader Within, Robert E. Quinn during one of our beloved Author Day Lunches here at BK. He is currently a Professor of Management and Organizations at the Ro...
February 17, 2015
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Shabnam Banerjee-McFarland posted a blog post
Sarah van Gelder & Yes! Magazine in The Library Journal
The staff at Yes! magazine, and its cofounder van Gelder take issue with the belief that more stuff equals greater happiness and here propose a model that nurtures community, a sense of gratitude, and the environment. Read more at Book Verdict.
February 7, 2015
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Shabnam Banerjee-McFarland posted a blog post
Helene Lerner in The Library Journal
Even today, women are often overly self-depreciating and under confident, especially when it comes to leadership roles. This book by Lerner (founder, womenworking.com; In Her Power) takes aim at that assertion by directly refuting six "confidence myths" that are often voiced by women. Read mo...
February 7, 2015
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Shabnam Banerjee-McFarland posted a blog post
The world isn’t coming to an end, contrary to what you may have heard. But the media’s near-exclusive focus on conflict and disaster means that the progress and everyday acts of brilliance taking place across the globe go unnoticed. In The Intelligent Optimist’s Guide to Life (Berrett-Koehler Pub...
February 7, 2015
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Shabnam Banerjee-McFarland posted a blog post
When author Ken Blanchard, 75, of The One Minute Manager fame, and his friend and colleague, psychologist Morton Shaevitz, 79, ran into each other on a flight, they began a spirited conversation about how people have different approaches to getting older. Read more on USA Today
February 4, 2015
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Shabnam Banerjee-McFarland is now a member of Berrett-Koehler Community
