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The Leadership Podcast by Niels Brabandt EMBA MBA / NB Networks

Niels Brabandt

Business

Frequency: 1 episode/6d. Total Eps: 98

Niels Brabandt, the owner and founder of NB Networks, is your host. Sustainable Leadership. We are helping managers to become better leaders. This show dedicates time to help, to improve and to assist you in achieving your goals. You may already be a leader and aim to become better, or you want to be in a leadership position in the future and avoid mistakes on the way of getting there. Your host, Niels Brabandt, is in business since 1998. He worked for a large corporation as well as a global franchise company before he became full-time self-employed. This podcast is your free access to his knowledge, his experience and his network of experts. What can you expect? You will get scientifically proven expertise. Your host will make unambiguously clear when he is talking about opinion rather than facts. He will address your challenges as a leader or someone who wants to be one and how to overcome them. The challenges you face as a leader in today's business world come from many different aspects of an organisation. Finding the right way to communicate and managing conflicts are just the beginning. Excellent presentations skills are a must today besides dealing with change inside and outside the teams which you have to lead — keeping motivation high means that you must be able to have skills of influence without being manipulative. Negotiate and set goals, be creative and innovative, make the right decisions and position yourself in a business work which heavily relies on networking. You must deliver all this at the best quality with efficient and effective processes during projects which must be on time, on track, on target but under budget. Moreover, of course, you must recruit, develop and retain the best talents of your industry. Your employer's brand and business storytelling become a significant part of your work today. At the same time, hard skills as forecasting, planning, conceptualisation are part of you as a leader mastering Strategy. Of course, selling the products has to work as well in challenging and competitive environments. Niels Brabandt, owner and founder of NB Networks, your host, will help to become a (better) leader.

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#436 Leadership in Times of Crisis: Restructuring, Redundancies, and Responsibility - by Niels Brabandt

Season 5 · Episode 436

mercredi 3 septembre 2025 • Duration 28:15

In this episode, Niels Brabandt, founder of NB Networks and international expert on sustainable leadership, addresses one of the most difficult challenges leaders face: guiding organisations through crises, restructuring, and redundancies.

Drawing on real-world cases, Niels Brabandt explains why vague justifications, such as “the market” or “the economy,” undermine trust, and why leaders must take accountability for difficult decisions. He highlights the triple preparation every organisation needs: transparent processes, robust support systems, and trained leaders, while showing how poor communication or lack of empathy can cause irreparable damage to brands, careers, and lives.

This episode offers executives and decision-makers a practical framework for handling layoffs responsibly, protecting organisational trust, and demonstrating authentic leadership under pressure.

A podcast hosted by Niels Brabandt, delivering actionable insights for leaders who want to combine clarity, empathy, and accountability, even in times of crisis.

Host: Niels Brabandt / NB@NB-Networks.com

Contact with Niels Brabandt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nielsbrabandt/

Niels Brabandt's Leadership Letter: http://expert.nb-networks.com/

Niels Brabandt's Website: https://www.nb-networks.biz/

#435 Coaching in Business and the Future of Leadership - Niels Brabandt Interviews Greg Smith

Season 5 · Episode 435

mercredi 3 septembre 2025 • Duration 19:34

In this insightful conversation, Niels Brabandt, founder of NB Networks and international leadership expert, speaks with Greg Smith, General Manager of FranklinCovey Executive Coaching, about the role of coaching in modern business. Together, they explore why coaching is not a perk but a strategic necessity for organisations aiming to build resilient and adaptable leaders.

Greg Smith shares research-backed insights on why executive coaching delivers the highest ROI of all leadership development tools, how to identify qualified coaches in a crowded marketplace, and why timing is critical when supporting leaders in transition. With real-world examples, Niels Brabandt and Greg Smith discuss the risks of neglecting coaching, the dangers of unqualified providers, and the future of leadership development in an era shaped by volatility, AI, and global change.

This episode is essential listening for executives, HR leaders, and decision-makers who want to understand how coaching can transform leadership performance, strengthen organisational culture, and secure long-term business success.

A podcast hosted by Niels Brabandt, delivering thought leadership for leaders who want sustainable results.

Host: Niels Brabandt / NB@NB-Networks.com

Contact with Niels Brabandt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nielsbrabandt/

Niels Brabandt's Leadership Letter: http://expert.nb-networks.com/

Niels Brabandt's Website: https://www.nb-networks.biz/

#426 Recruiting and Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Season 5 · Episode 426

mercredi 16 juillet 2025 • Duration 24:38

Especially in recruiting, organisations hope for more efficiency and effectivity by using Artificial Intelligence (AI). However, the class action lawsuit against Workday created doubt regarding this endavour. Which approach is a well-chose one and how may you implement it in your organisation?

Niels Brabandt discusses the issue in this week's episode.

Host: Niels Brabandt / NB@NB-Networks.com

Contact: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nielsbrabandt/

Leadership Letter: https://expert.nb-networks.com/

Website: https://www.nb-networks.biz/

#425 Emotions, Leadership and Business - by Niels Brabandt

Season 5 · Episode 425

mercredi 9 juillet 2025 • Duration 15:37

When emotions become publicly visible, the discussion starts immediately. Is it appropriate to show emotions in public? Is it suitable when you hold certain positions? Which consequences might this behaviour have?

Niels Brabandt discusses the issue in this week's episode.

Host: Niels Brabandt / NB@NB-Networks.com

Contact: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nielsbrabandt/

Leadership Letter: https://expert.nb-networks.com/

Website: https://www.nb-networks.biz/

#424 Succession Planning - by Niels Brabandt

Season 5 · Episode 424

mercredi 2 juillet 2025 • Duration 17:29

Imagine an important person is missing from your team by tomorrow. Most teams, most organisations, most companies do not have a system for succession planning in place. They hope for the best without sustainable concepts when someone suddenly becomes unavailable. How can succession planning be approached sustainably and professionally?

Niels Brabandt discusses the issue in this week's episode.

Host: Niels Brabandt / NB@NB-Networks.com

Contact: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nielsbrabandt/

Leadership Letter: https://expert.nb-networks.com/

#423 Leadership in the Medical and STEM Industries - an interview with Francie Jain - by Niels Brabandt

Season 5 · Episode 423

mercredi 2 juillet 2025 • Duration 22:39

Employee turnover in the medical and STEM field is high. Leaders are often criticised for acting in a non-sustainable way. At the same time, both field have to handle high demands with often limited budgets. Which approach to leadership development is suitable in these fields?

Francie Jain answers these questions in this interview with Niels Brabandt.

Host: Niels Brabandt / NB@NB-Networks.com

Guest: Francie Jain

Contact: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nielsbrabandt/

Leadership Letter: https://expert.nb-networks.com/

Website: https://www.nb-networks.biz/

#422 Why Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are relevant for everyone

Season 5 · Episode 422

mercredi 25 juin 2025 • Duration 25:03

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) often cause debate at the moment. While scientific evidence is unambiguously clear in its favour, many people see this topic as an aspect for a minority, a small group, quickly labelling it as a "nice to have". In reality, DEI is relevant for everyone. How can you and your organisation pick the best approach?

Host: Niels Brabandt / NB@NB-Networks.com

Contact: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nielsbrabandt/

Leadership Letter: https://expert.nb-networks.com/

Website: https://www.nb-networks.biz/

#421 Motivation and Esotericism - the case of Deutsche Bahn - podcast by Niels Brabandt

Season 5 · Episode 421

mercredi 18 juin 2025 • Duration 21:23

Motivating people is a wish which almost any leader has. Unfortunately, leaders are often unaware of which methods work. Seeking solutions, they approach unsubstantiated, pseudoscientific or even esoteric methods. One of these cases now happened at Deutsche Bahn, Germany's main train and logistics organisation. The press immediately reacted negatively to the matter. Which approaches work, and how can you motivate the teams in your organisation?

Niels Brabandt discusses the issue in this week's podcast.

Host: Niels Brabandt / NB@NB-Networks.com

Contact: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nielsbrabandt/

Leadership Letter: https://expert.nb-networks.com/

Website: https://expert.nb-networks.com/

#420 Leadership, Networking, Recruiting - Opportunities, Limitations, Risks - by Niels Brabandt

Season 5 · Episode 420

mercredi 11 juin 2025 • Duration 22:01

Leaders know about the importance of their network. Still, often they struggle to connect excellent networks to excellent recruiting and excellent results. How can an organisation use all three aspects to gain a competitive advantage?

Niels Brabandt discusses the issue in this week's episode.

Host: Niels Brabandt / NB@NB-Networks.com

Kontakt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nielsbrabandt/

Leadership Letter: https://expert.nb-networks.com/

Website: https://www.nb-networks.biz/

#419 Recruiting and KPIs - by Niels Brabandt

Season 5 · Episode 419

mercredi 4 juin 2025 • Duration 25:32

Recruiting needs KPIs. However, choosing the wrong ones, too many of them or creating reports on which no action is taken, never solved any issue or brought more talent to your organisation. Which KPIs are relevant and which aspects are crucial for a successful recruiting approach?

Niels Brabandt discusses the issue in this week's episode.

Host: Niels Brabandt / NB@NB-Networks.com

Contact: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nielsbrabandt/

Leadership Letter: https://expert.nb-networks.com/

Website: https://www.nb-networks.biz/