Accelerating Trust, Belonging, and Collaboration with Fred Miller

About this episode

Yolanda Fraction speaks with Fred Miller about building trust and fostering collaboration in teams during change.

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. Find Fred’s book Safe Enough to Soar online. Follow Yolanda on LinkedIn. Follow, rate, and share this episode with your network. 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…

People in this episode

Guest: Fred Miller

Topics covered

• trust
• belonging
• collaboration
• psychological safety
• leadership

Keywords

• interaction safety
• agency
• transparency
• recognition
• team culture

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Safe Enough to Soar

Books & works: Accelerating Trust, Belonging, and Collaboration, Safe Enough to Soar, The Inclusion Breakthrough, The Power of Agency, the Winds of Change Award

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