Welcome to MILO!
Motivational Interviewing in Leadership and Organizations



What we do
We help leaders and organizations use Motivational Interviewing to create healthier cultures where staff are authentically engaged in their work.
We are a non-profit membership community founded to drive the exchange of ideas, knowledge and experience to improve the quality, effectiveness and humanity of organizations.
Our Vision
We seek to realize a profound, global shift in people and organizations by making Motivational Interviewing a widely embraced leadership approach.
Our Hope
William R. Miller is the founder of Motivational Interviewing. Hear his hopes for MILO in his own words.
How we help
Virtual Sessions
We convene regular virtual sessions profiling leaders who are successfully using Motivational Interviewing in organizations to drive engagement and results. Learn more.
Monthly Practice
We hold monthly practice sessions to help members sharpen their Motivational Interviewing skills and apply them effectively in leadership contexts. Learn more.
In-person Sessions
We offer in-person sessions at professional convenings where leaders gather to learn and advance Motivational Interviewing practices. Learn more.
Session Recordings
Recordings of selected past sessions on Motivational Interviewing for leaders are available for purchase. Learn more.
Motivational Interviewing
Motivational Interviewing is a foundational skill set for effective leaders and managers. This evidence-based communication approach helps leaders guide their teams through change, build authentic engagement, and create cultures of collaboration.
Whether you're new to Motivational Interviewing or looking to deepen your practice, MI offers proven strategies for better conversations, stronger relationships, and more effective leadership in organizations of all types.
Don't just take our word for it. Trust the evidence.





