The Power of Agency

“Employees who feel the power of agency are more productive, committed, creative, and fulfilled. This book lays out a clear path to build that environment and achieve those objectives.”—Rich Dewey, CEO, New York Independent System Operator “An exceptional book on how to connect and co-create greater ownership by recognizing each voice and contribution.”—Sushma Sharma, CEO, Resonate Consulting, India “The Power of Agency distills Fred and Judith’s nearly 100 years of combined experience supporting leaders wanting to create cultures of high engagement and commitment.”—Gervase Bushe and Bob Marshak, founders of Bushe-Marshak Institute “Agency is essential as we grapple with the changing context of our work and the need to trust in others’ capacity to leverage their talents toward the goals of our institutions.”—Wendi Williams, Provost and Senior Vice President, Fielding Graduate University

Fred Miller and Judith Katz have been pioneers and leading experts in the diversity, equity, and inclusion field for more than 30 years. They are also senior experts in the organization development and training and development fields. Fred has received over a dozen awards, including the Winds of Change Award (the top award of the Forum on Workplace Inclusion) and the OD Network Lifetime Achievement Award. Judith has also received many awards, including the OD Network Lifetime Achievement Award. They are coauthors of four BK books- The Inclusion Breakthrough, Be BIG, Opening Doors to Teamwork and Collaboration, and Safe Enough to Soar.