In this episode, Niels Brabandt, Founder and Owner of NB Networks, explores one of the most overlooked questions in modern leadership: Do people have a right to get an answer?

In a world of constant messages, endless meetings, and overflowing inboxes, silence has become a management habit—and a dangerous one. Leaders often justify non-responsiveness as efficiency, while employees interpret it as neglect. Both are wrong.

Niels Brabandt examines why communication is not a courtesy but a core leadership responsibility. Drawing on his expertise in Sustainable Leadership, he explains:

• Why unanswered questions damage trust and performance.

• How to distinguish between complicated and complex issues when responding.

• The importance of situative leadership and clear communication rules.

• Why self-reflection is essential for leaders and employees alike.

• How organisations can create accountability without overregulation.

The episode delivers a clear message: There may be no legal right to an answer, but there is a moral and organisational duty to communicate. Leadership without communication is not leadership—it's silence with a title.

A must-listen for executives, decision-makers, and leadership professionals aiming to build credibility, trust, and sustainable performance within their organisations.

Keywords: Niels Brabandt, Leadership, Communication, Sustainable Leadership, Organisational Behaviour, Management, Leadership Development, Business Ethics, Situative Leadership, Professional Communication, Leadership Podcast, NB Networks, Corporate Culture, Accountability, Trust in Leadership

Host: Niels Brabandt / [email protected]

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

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

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