Motivational Interviewing and Servant-Leadership: An Interview with Dr. William R. Miller

Authors

William Richard Miller, University of New MexicoFollow
Jemima Neddy Organ, Motivational Interviewing Network of TrainersFollow

Abstract

Dr. Miller is a leader in addiction research and treatment and co-founder of Motivational Interviewing (MI), an evidence-based method for helping people change. In this interview, he discusses how he developed MI, highlighting his collaborative approach to servant-leadership. He advocates organizational values that create a collegial, collaborative environment and help meet human needs for autonomy, relatedness, and competence. He discusses power dynamics in leadership and the importance of a person-centered approach to leadership.

Recommended Citation

Miller, William Richard and Organ, Jemima Neddy (2025) "Motivational Interviewing and Servant-Leadership: An Interview with Dr. William R. Miller," International Journal of Servant-Leadership: Vol. 19, Article 15.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64749/2160-8172 & 2160-8164.1439
Available at: https://repository.gonzaga.edu/ijsl/vol19/iss1/15

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