Accelerating Trust, Belonging, and Collaboration with Fred Miller
Episode description
How do teams stay connected and engaged during seasons of change? In this episode, Yolanda speaks with Fred Miller, an experienced consultant in organizational development and author of Safe Enough to Soar. Together, they explore what it takes for leaders to build trust, create psychological safety, and foster a workplace where everyone feels seen and heard.
In this conversation, you’ll hear:
Why interaction safety strengthens collaboration and innovation
What it means to unleash agency rather than simply empower employees
How leaders can show transparency, listen deeply, and model the change they want to see
Why every role matters and how recognition shapes team culture
Lessons Fred has learned from decades of consulting with companies like Apple and Oracle
If you’re leading through uncertainty or supporting teams during change, this episode offers practical insight and fresh perspective.
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About Fred:
Fred Miller is CEO of The Kaleel Jamison Consulting Group, Inc., bringing over 50 years of experience in strategic culture change that drives individual and organizational performance. He has led system-wide transformation efforts across founder-led startups and Fortune 50 companies, helping teams build shared narratives, practice agency, and foster the safety needed to speak up, solve problems, and collaborate effectively.
Fred has co-authored seven books, including The Inclusion Breakthrough and The Power of Agency. He is a recipient of the OD Network Lifetime Achievement Award and the Winds of Change Award, and was named one of the 40 Pioneers of Diversity by Profiles in Diversity Journal. He serves on the board of Day & Zimmermann and has held past board roles with Ben & Jerry’s, Sage Colleges, NTL Institute, ATD, and the OD Network.