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/

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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/

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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/ 

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/ 

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/

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/

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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/

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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/ 

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.

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

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

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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/ 

Most internal cybersecurity measures aim for punishment. Craig Taylor from Cyberhoot successfully chose a different approach. In this interview with Niels Brabandt, he shares his experiences, expertise and insights.

Guest: Craig Taylor / Cyberhoor

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Regulatory and Compliance are often perceived as a nuisance. Leadership behaviour has a massive positive impact on the matter. How do you act as a leader to position yourself and your organisation in the best way possible?

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

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

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

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In this exclusive interview, Niels Brabandt, founder of NB Networks and international leadership expert, speaks with Joel Hilchey, keynote speaker, entertainer, and author of The Six and a Half Habits of Highly Defective Bosses. Together, they explore what makes bosses fail, why leadership behaviour determines whether employees stay or leave, and how organisations can avoid the pitfalls of “defective leadership.”

Joel Hilchey shares real-world insights from his career and new book, explaining the habits that undermine leadership—from “function forgetting” to “mediocrity mongering” and “bully bossing.” He and Niels Brabandt discuss why fun is an underrated leadership resource, how micromanagement erodes trust, and what leaders must do to build cultures that inspire rather than demoralise.

This conversation is essential for executives, managers, and decision-makers who want to understand the difference between destructive leadership and sustainable, intentional leadership.

A podcast hosted by Niels Brabandt, delivering high-level perspectives for leaders who want to make better decisions, create stronger cultures, and achieve long-term success.

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Unlocking people's and teams' potential is any organisation's goal. However, most fail to accomplish it. Ernesto J. Gómez is a former VP and CHRO. He delivered on the promise. In this interview with Niels Brabandt he shares his experience and expertise.

Guest: Ernesto J. Gómez

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

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

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

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Leadership behaviour has an immediate impact on any other department. HR and Recruiting are no exception to this rule. What does excellent leadership look like, and which impact does sub-standard leadership have?

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

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

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

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

When an employee resigns, quits, or leaves, an exit interview is crucial. However, often, these exit interviews are not conducted at all, lack structure and focus, they deliver no results. How do you conduct an excellent exit interview?

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/

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The AfD was declared extremist. This decision has wide-reaching consequences for organisations, business and their leaders. How do you deal with supporters or members of this party when you see them amongst your staff or even leaders? How can this process get aligned with the organisation's values?

Niels Brabandt discusses this 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/

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Value-driven Leadership is an approach which leaders often claim for themselves; however, living these values is a struggle for most leaders. The case of Harvard University versus Donald J. Trump shows how Alan Garber, Harvard University's president, lived a value-driven approach in the dispute with the White House.

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

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

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

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

Not every difficult decision is a dilemma. Leaders often do not even know how to define a dilemma or how to act if they face one. Which aspects are the most important ones when facing a dilemma?

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/

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How can leaders make measured, appropriate and reasonable decisions?

Niels Brabandt discusses these aspects in this week's episode.

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

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

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The Leadership Podcast is now available as The Leadership Videocast as well.

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/ 

We all need the best talent in our organisation. In the competition amongst other organisations, benefits play a decisive role. Which benefits are accepted? Which ones are expected? Which one sound like benefits but they are actually of no value to applicants?

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/ 

Leaders often struggle to find the right approach with AI. Should we embrace and implement it or carefully check every single step? Which approach is the best practice which leaders are looking for?

Dr. Shanda Gore offers her insights, experience and expertise in this interview with Niels Brabandt.

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

Guest: Dr. Shanda Gore

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

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

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

Artificial intelligence can speed decisions — and, if unchecked, speed mistakes. In this episode, leadership expert Niels Brabandt shows how to harness AI without sacrificing judgement, governance or trust. From “plausible but wrong” outputs (like optimistic walk times or misread PDFs) to high-risk failures (fabricated case law, myth-based policies), Niels explains why critical thinking belongs at the heart of every AI workflow.

What you will learn

• A simple loop to de-risk AI: Analysis → Evaluation → Judgement

• When to insist on primary sources (and how to verify “too perfect” citations)

• The quality gates every team needs: fact-check, bias screen, hallucination red flags

• Data hygiene & access control: stop internal AIs exposing sensitive information

• A practical 30/60/90-day plan to embed policy, red-teaming and measurable KPIs

• How boards can balance speed with accountability — and avoid the “cheap & fast” trap

Who it is for
CEOs, founders, board members and senior leaders who want AI-driven speed and decision-grade reliability.

About the host
Niels Brabandt is a leadership expert and host of the Leadership Podcast, advising organisations on evidence-based, situational leadership and AI governance.

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

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

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Hardly anyone likes to talk about finance. However, any decision made has a financial implication, a financial impact, a financial consequence. Can leaders today still brush off the topic by saying they are not responsible for this aspect of the business or do we need another approach today?

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

Host: Niels Brabandt (he/him)

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

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

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

How can you become a leader in the creative industry? Vincent Wanga has an impressive track record to offer. He delivered success in the very competitive field without starting from any privileged position.

In this interview with Niels Brabandt, he shares his insights.

Host: Niels Brabandt (he/him) / NB@NB-Networks.com

Guest: Vincent Wanga

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

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

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

Extraversion and Introversion are often known as binary labels. The newest scientific results show a more nuanced spectrum. Moving away from quick decisions to a suitable spectrum model, what does all this mean for the 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/ 

Organisations frequently claim to drive innovation. The reality is often a very different one. How can innovation become a reality in your organisation? 

Matt Sturgess is a former CEO, a former MD and answered important questions in the interview with Niels Brabandt.

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

Guest: Matt Sturgess

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

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

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

World Women's Day sparked the debate again. Do we need a Women's Quote? Which approaches to quotas are working in real-world practice? Which pros and cons speak in favour and against a Woman's Quote?

Niels Brabandt discusses the complex topic 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/ 

Marketing, as a business activity, needs to focus on becoming more sustainable, eco-friendy and carbon-neutral. However, how do I deliver sustainable and eco-friendly marketing without losing the successful results from it?

Megan Thudium is an expert on this topic. In this interview with Niels Brabandt, she answers every question you need to know about how to make your marketing more sustainable.

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

Guest: Megan Thudium

Contact Guest: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meganthudium/

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

Efficiency Programmes are well-known in organisations. Preferred as a tool by management, people who work within the organisation often hate them. Are efficiency programmes necessary? 

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

Host: Niels Brabandt (he/him) / NB@NB-Networks.com

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

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

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

Knowledge and experience are terms which are often used in organisations. However, their use is often ambiguous and not well-defined, so the benefit of both terms remain unknown for the organisation. How should a modern organisation use knowledge and experience to succeed?

Niels Brabandt discusses the topic 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/

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Leaders joining negotiations spontaneously is a worst case scenario for people, no matter if they work in sales, engineering or compliance. Can leaders delegate the task of negotiation of do they have to master the skill of negotiation themselves?

Niels Brabandt discusses the topic 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/

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Leader's actions always happen in the context of their organisation. Any action will be judged against the organisation's beliefs and values. Recently, leaders' actions harmed organisations severely. How can you deal with these situations? How do you prevent harm from happening to others and 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/ 

Entitlement is no longer just a “young talent” issue. It is a leadership challenge affecting organisations at every level. In this episode, leadership expert Niels Brabandt explains why entitlement thinking thrives when decisions are based on nostalgia or hierarchy rather than evidence.

Discover:

• How organisational entitlement is damaging recruitment and retention

• Why hybrid and remote work require evidence, not slogans

• The five leadership principles Niels Brabandt uses to transform entitlement into commitment

• A simple decision framework to test if office mandates make business sense

Leaders in SMEs and global corporations alike will learn how to move beyond arbitrary rules and create an architecture of fairness, transparency, and competitive advantage.

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

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

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

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Everyone loves to talk about values. Value-driven leadership, value-driven decision-making, the value-driven organisation. From employees to executives, everyone claims to follow the best values possible. However, the credibility of these values became questionable. How important are values for an organisation in today's times?

Niels Brabandt discusses the topic 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/

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Due to recent political events, the argument around Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) was reignited. Instead of comparing opinions, ideologies and hearsay, we must look at facts, proof and scientific evidence. Do DEI programmes pay off for the organisation? Does DEI work?

Niels Brabandt discusses the difficult topic 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/

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Lifelong learning is a goal which many people have. However, after receiving their first qualification, most people do not strive for additional knowledge. This behaviour often causes severe problems later in these people's lives. How do you implement a pattern to become a lifelong learner, and why is lifelong learning important?

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/ 

The New Year 2025 has now fully begun. A quite omnipresent negativity is apparent. A challenging year is ahead of us. How do you deal with this situation as a leader? How do you motivate the people in the organisation for a potentially challenging year?

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/ 

AI is omnipresent. Unfortunately, most discussions are superficial, meaningless and offer no solutions for the working world. Evidence and facts are available from the University of Pennsylvania and the Wharton Business School.

After successfully completing their AI education programme, Niels Brabandt presents the results 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/

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The question of whether performance at work pays off is a long-standing one. The discussion is often led ideologically. To answer the question, we need data, proof and evidence. Anyone working more expects to have personal benefits from it. Does performance at work pay off?

Niels Brabandt discusses and answers the question in this week's episode.

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

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

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Every year, the topic of New Year's Resolutions comes up. Are these resolutions helpful? Do most people achieve them of fail to do so? Is there any scientific evidence on New Year's Resolutions?

Niels Brabandt discusses the topic 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/ 

Not achieving expectations at work can quickly lead to conflicts. Performance Improvement Programmes should help employees. Which aspects belong in such a programme? Which elements are a must-have, and which ones are nice to have? How do you implement the programme in the 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/

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The topic of Psychological Safety has become highly relevant recently. However, leaders often struggle to comprehend which aspects are important and how to implement the necessary steps in their team, their department or their organisation. How can your leaders and your organisation deliver on the promise of Psychological Safety in the workplace?

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/ 

Facing challenges is common in business. Facing times of war is not. Olexandr Buratynskiy grew his business in exactly such times. The founder and CEO of tTravel succeeds amongst the hardest omnipresent challenges. What can we learn from him?

Niels Brabandt discusses this topic with him in an extraordinary interview.

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

Guest: Olexandr Buratynskiy

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

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

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In this episode, Niels Brabandt explores why leading organisations are merging IT and HR – and how this bold move can boost decision-making, efficiency, and strategic impact. Drawing on real-world cases from Moderna, Covisian, and Bunq, you’ll learn the drivers behind this trend, the benefits it can deliver, and the pitfalls to avoid.

Discover how Artificial Intelligence is accelerating the integration of people and technology functions, what the Best Fit Model looks like in practice, and why successful transformations protect jobs while empowering teams. Packed with practical advice for leaders, this episode is essential listening for anyone navigating digital transformation, organisational change, or future-focused leadership.

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/ 

Leadership communication fails frequently. How can leaders communicate efficienctly and effectively in moments of crisis? How do leaders live up to the expectations regarding accountability?

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/ 

Absenteeism is on the rise. However, organisation do not deal with it well. The attempts appear to be helpless, uninspiring and sometimes even against the law. How you can you deal better with this situation?

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/ 

The vast majority of projects do not meet their goals. Often, the Kick Offs already set the wrong tone, do not create a motivating atmosphere, and every aspect of the project goes downhill from there. How can your organisation start projects better?

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/

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Organisations often claim to live by values which they do not represent in reality. At the same time, people frequently complain about the limits the compliance department sets for their work. How can an organisation thrive on values and implement a well-working compliance process?

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/

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