James A. Phills, Jr.

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Social Innovations

Q & A: David Gergen

By James A. Phills Jr. 6

In this interview with James A. Phills Jr., the Stanford Social Innovation Review's academic editor, former presidential advisor David Gergen discusses his views on social innovation, why social entrepreneurs should be more engaged in politics, and how the federal government can work with and even fund social entrepreneurs.

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15 Minutes with Kevin Johnson

By James A. Phills, Jr. 3

SSIR Academic Editor Jim Phills sat down with former NBA superstar Kevin Johnson to discuss how he's revitalizing his old inner-city neighborhood.

The Sound of No Music

By James A. Phills, Jr.

Like many nonprofits, the Oakland Symphony failed to understand the distinction between mission and strategy.