#411 Value-drive Leadership - The case of Harvard University vs. Donald J. Trump

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 / [email protected] 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. Host: Niels Brabandt / [email protected] Kontakt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nielsbrabandt/ Leadership Letter: https://expert.nb-networks.com/ Website: https://www.nb-networks.biz/ 

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 / [email protected] 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 Host: Niels Brabandt / [email protected] Contact: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nielsbrabandt/ Leadership Letter: https://expert.nb-networks.com/ Website: https://www.nb-networks.biz/ 

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. Host: Niels Brabandt / [email protected] Contact: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nielsbrabandt/  Leadership Letter: https://expert.nb-networks.com/ Website: https://www.nb-networks.biz/ 

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 / [email protected] Contact: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nielsbrabandt/ Leadership Letter: https://expert.nb-networks.com/ Website: https://www.nb-networks.biz/ 

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. Host: Niels Brabandt / [email protected] 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 / [email protected] Contact: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nielsbrabandt/ Leadership Letter: https://expert.nb-networks.com/ Website: https://www.nb-networks.biz/ 

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 / [email protected] Contact: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nielsbrabandt/ Leadership Letter: https://expert.nb-networks.com/ Website: https://www.nb-networks.biz/ 

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. Host: Niels Brabandt / [email protected] Contact: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nielsbrabandt/ Leadership Letter: https://expert.nb-networks.com/ Website: https://www.nb-networks.biz/