#484 The Leader’s Myth of Neutrality: Niels Brabandt on Unconscious Bias, Performance Reviews and Evidence-Based Leadership

In this episode, Niels Brabandt examines the leader’s myth of neutrality and explains why true objectivity in leadership is far more complex than many executives assume.

Using a documented legal case as a starting point, Niels Brabandt analyses how unconscious bias shapes performance evaluations, promotion decisions and corporate governance. He outlines practical steps leaders must take to move from subjective judgement to evidence-based decision-making.

Key topics include:

• The illusion of neutrality in leadership 
• Unconscious bias and its organisational impact 
• Performance reviews grounded in documented evidence 
• Legal risks of subjective promotion criteria 
• The difference between professional standards and personal preference 
• Awareness training and structured bias qualification 
• Data-driven leadership and measurable accountability 

This episode is essential listening for CEOs, executives, board members, HR leaders and decision-makers in business who seek to strengthen credibility, fairness and governance standards.

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

Contact with 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/ 

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