Positive Leadership
Positive Leadership has the power to change the world. By focusing on trust, empathy and wellbeing, leaders can energize their teams to achieve success for individuals, their organization, and society overall. But it is still something that is relatively unknown outside academic circles. Join Jean-Philippe Courtois, a member of the Microsoft executive senior leadership team, as he brings Positive Leadership to life for anyone who acts in a leadership capacity, both personally and professionally. With help from his guests, Jean-Philippe will show you how purpose-led leaders can generate a positive energy that achieves commercial success, individual happiness and societal impact across a range of situations and sectors – from technology and social enterprise to sports and coffee. And most importantly, you’ll learn practical tips for applying it to your own life – so you can begin making a difference.
Episodes
96 episodes
Not the End of the World (with Hannah Ritchie)
"Not the end of the world”... Today’s guest, Hannah Ritchie, a brilliant researcher, author, and environmental scientist, embodies what it means to be genuinely optimistic about the future of our planet. As Head of Research at Our W...
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Season 10
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Episode 3
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1:14:47
[FR] Savoir déjouer les pièges de son cerveau (avec Albert Moukheiber)
L’IA, la course au succès, l'« éloge de l'échec » parfois hypocrite, l’enfance dans un pays en guerre, les études parfois peu passionnantes avant de trouver sa voie… Dans l’épisode d’aujourd’hui, Albert Moukheiber, jeune psychologue clinicien e...
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Season 10
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Episode 2
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1:11:10
How to fail well (with Amy Edmondson)
“Failure is not an option”, “success is key”… Have you often heard those types of “encouragements” from coaches, parents, teachers or your boss? Yet, who has never failed? And more importantly, isn’t it counter...
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Season 10
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Episode 1
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1:06:29
Unwind and Reset: Embrace the Art of Laziness this Summer (Bonus Episode)
Summer is here… This is a time when the world slows down, offering us the perfect opportunity to relax and rejuvenate. But I truly believe it’s also the ideal moment to reset our minds as well as our bodies. And both can be reached through one ...
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36:09
Devenez l'entrepreneur de votre vie (avec Hapsatou Sy)
Si vous parvenez à cultiver votre force de caractère, vous pouvez prendre votre destin en main et devenir l'entrepreneur de votre propre vie. JP's dernière invitée, Hapsatou Sy, est l'expression parfaite d'une self-made woman. Entre...
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Season 9
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Episode 8
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52:26
Embracing a growth mindset (with Dr. Mary Murphy)
Culture matters. It matters in the way you shape it, in the way you make it real, in the way you embody it. It affects your performance and the performance of everyone around you.JP’s guest this week, Dr. Mary Murphy, is a social psychol...
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Season 9
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Episode 7
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1:08:08
Developing the next generation of African leaders (with Fred Swaniker)
Fred Swaniker believes Africa will struggle to move forward without more positive leaders working for the greater good.That's why he's committed to developing the next generation of trailblazing African leaders. Through the African Lead...
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Season 9
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Episode 5
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1:00:42
Reinventing yourself (with Dorie Clark)
When she was laid off from her job as a reporter, Dorie Clark promised herself that she would never let herself be in the same situation again. She set out to reinvent herself, to define what made her special, and what she had to offer the worl...
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Season 9
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Episode 5
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55:07
[FR] Inspirer la rigueur et la discipline (avec Thierry Marx)
Les grands leaders font preuve de curiosité, de créativité et de discipline.Le pionnier de la gastronomie moléculaire Thierry Marx en est l'expression parfaite. Son parcours de pratiquant d'arts martiaux, de chef étoilé et son engagemen...
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Season 9
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Episode 4
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1:09:23
Managing your mind (with Dr. Caroline Leaf)
If we want to do well in life, we need to find practical ways to manage our stress, anxiety, and toxic thinking.Dr. Caroline Leaf is a neuroscientist and mental health expert who has developed a powerful five-step method for doing just ...
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Season 9
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Episode 3
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57:50
9 Lessons of Positive Leadership: Lesson 9 - Building Change
Positive Leadership starts with yourself and moves outwards in a ripple effect, building momentum and driving change as it goes.In the final lesson of the 9 Powers of Positive Leadership series, JP considers the point where the ripple i...
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7:15
Optimizing your performance with emotional intelligence (with Daniel Goleman)
In today’s workplace, emotional intelligence is a must-have skill. Unlike IQ, it is something you can learn and develop.In this episode, JP speaks to Daniel Goleman, psychologist and bestselling author of Emotional Intelligence, about h...
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Season 9
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Episode 2
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56:11
9 Powers of Positive Leadership - Lesson 8: Finding Your Way Into Impact
It takes courage to stand for something, to go beyond yourself in service of people and the planetIn Lesson 8 of the 9 Powers of Positive Leadership, JP shares practical tips to help you develop your purpose mindset and find your way in...
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6:43
[FR] Diriger comme un chef d'orchestre (avec Muriel Pénicaud)
Que veut dire "diriger comme un chef d'orchestre" ?De Danone au Ministère du Travail, l'invitée de JP dans l'épisode de cette semaine du Positive Leadership podcast, Muriel Pénicaud est une chef d'entreprise, une diplomate et une politic...
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Season 9
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Episode 1
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1:03:22
9 Powers of Positive Leadership - Lesson 7: Growing Your Social and Environmental Consciousness
How can you create the change you want to see in the world? In lesson 7 of 9 Powers of Positive Leadership, JP shares insights from Boyan Slat, CEO of The Ocean Cleanup, Cheryl Dorsey, President of Echoing Green and Vincent Stanley...
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6:00
Empowering people with AI (with Kevin Scott)
As Microsoft's chief technology officer, JP's guest on this week's episode of the #PositiveLeadership podcast thinks deeply about how technology can impact people's lives and benefit everyone.Host of the Behind the Tech podcast and auth...
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Season 8
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Episode 8
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49:17
9 Powers of Positive Leadership - Lesson 6: Communicating Your Impact Positively
Positive leaders help others find meaning and purpose in their work. To do this, they need to build authentic, positive connections with people at every level.In lesson 6 of the 9 Powers of Positive Leadership, JP explores why positive c...
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5:49
The Power of Grit (with Angela Duckworth)
We all face challenges and setbacks at different times. One thing that helps us bounce back from these setbacks and adversities is grit.This week, JP talks to Angela Duckworth, New York Times bestselling author and professor of psycholo...
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Season 8
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Episode 7
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1:06:46
9 Powers of Positive Leadership - Lesson 5: Coaching for Good
Coaching isn’t about “fixing” people; it’s about bringing out the best of people and focusing on the work that matters most.In Lesson 5 of the 9 Powers of Positive Leadership, JP shares tips and tricks from some of the world’s best coac...
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6:03
Learning to Listen Deeply (Bonus Episode)
Positive leaders understand that talking less and listening more can foster genuine connections and drive meaningful change.For this special podcast episode, JP explores the transformative power of deep listening, with practical tips and...
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Season 8
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Episode 6
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28:11
9 Powers of Positive Leadership - Lesson 4: Learning to Build with Others
As a leader, understanding your influence enables you to nurture a sense of community and motivate others to achieve their full potential.In Lesson 4 of the ‘9 Powers of Positive Leadership,’ JP gathers three simple techniques to help y...
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5:57
[FR] Naviguer vers l'avenir (avec Bertrand Piccard)
Dans l'épisode de cette semaine du podcast Positive Leadership, JP s'entretient avec le légendaire écologiste, pionnier de l'aviation et « hérétique » comme il se décrit lui-même, Bertrand Piccard.Le tour du monde en ballon sans escale ...
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Season 8
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Episode 5
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1:00:03
9 Powers of Positive Leadership - Lesson 3: Committing to Action
Most of us procrastinate, feel guilty about it and criticize ourselves for it. And yet we still do it.In lesson three of the ‘9 Lessons of Positive Leadership’ JP wants to help you take back control of your day.Listen now for ti...
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5:37
Building a better world together (with Jacqueline Novogratz)
As founder and CEO of nonprofit venture fund, Acumen, JP’s latest guest, Jacqueline Novogratz, is a visionary leader who has dedicated her career to connecting with people to build a better, more just world. Jacqueline’s remarkable ...
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Season 8
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Episode 4
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1:01:12
9 Powers of Positive Leadership - Lesson 2: Generating Positive Energy
Are you a positive energizer?If not, don’t worry, you can become one. On the latest episode of the 9 Powers of Positive Leadership, JP shares 5 proven techniques from his guests that you can use to generate positive energy. L...
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