Blog — Jennifer L. Phillips, Ph.D.

Be safe, Charlottesville.

Life, JusticeJennifer PhillipsAugust 12, 2017Justice, beloved community, neighbor love, agnostic, Charlottesville

"Live the questions now."

Are you wading through uncertainties in work and life? Live the questions.

Poetry, Strategy, PhilosophyJennifer PhillipsJuly 27, 2017Rilke, Strategy, Philosophy, Privilege, uncertainty

For the "W" column...

Feels so good!

WorkJennifer PhillipsJuly 13, 2017

The importance of trust for meaningful work.

We CAN do it! And we begin by earning each other's trust.

Justice, WorkJennifer PhillipsJuly 6, 2017Trust, Collaboration, Respect, Social Justice, Privilege

"What, to the American slave, is the fourth of July?"

Frederick Douglass's famous speech is as relevant as ever.

Enrichment, Justice, Philosophy, PoetryJennifer PhillipsJuly 3, 2017Frederick Douglass, Fourth of July

4 steps to prepare for a difficult conversation.

Take a breath, and do the work. [Infographic]

Jennifer PhillipsJune 22, 2017

Black lives matter

I'm talking to you about racial justice today, and it's the most important work I'm going to do. Thanks for hearing me (and Bob Marley) out.

Justice, MusicJennifer PhillipsJune 20, 2017

Confidence at every age and stage.

How to be confident, but not arrogant. [Infographic]

WorkJennifer PhillipsJune 2, 2017Confidence, Millenials, Boomers, GenX, Infographic

"Working Parent Perfect Storm"

Hats off, folks! It ain't easy.

Jennifer PhillipsMay 30, 2017

3 strategic pivots for a too-busy organization.

It's easy to find advice about managing your personal workflow. But what if the problem is organizational? [video]

Work, StrategyJennifer PhillipsMay 17, 2017busyness, Balance, Process, Capacity, Culture, Mindfulness

Cautionary tale: business lessons from Fyre Festival

One of my favorite pastimes - live music - has provided an epic case study.

Work, Strategy, MusicJennifer PhillipsMay 4, 2017

What's on your summer reading list?

It's that time again, hooray!

Books, EnrichmentJennifer PhillipsMay 2, 2017

What does business ethics have do with medicine?

How healthcare professionals can set themselves up for success - not only on the path to M.D., but also in the work of being a good person.

Work, JusticeJennifer PhillipsMay 1, 2017

Minimalism has its critics, and they have something important to say.

Is minimalism a philosophy devised by elites, for elites?

Justice, Philosophy, WorkJennifer PhillipsApril 11, 2017Minimalism, Work, Justice, Privilege

"Career Venn"

Any questions?

Jennifer PhillipsApril 4, 2017Comment

How minimalism can help you find your purpose and focus at work.

Imagine a world in which everyone works with good and creative purpose, free from distraction, and full of the energy that comes from rest and good strategy.

Caring as "pejorative"? This has to be rock bottom.

In which I curse the state of affairs and beg you to create a more compassionate political culture.

JusticeJennifer PhillipsMarch 13, 2017Compassion, Healthcare, Caring, HeroesComment

Work-life balance is a universal human right.

Rest and "balance" are two things EVERYONE deserves, including you. I experienced an aha on this front today, courtesy of Tressie McMillan Cottom. [Video]

Justice, WorkJennifer PhillipsMarch 8, 2017Balance, Justice, Privilege, Rest, Ethics