
Positive Leadership
Positive Leadership has the power to change the world. By focusing on trust, empathy, authenticity and deep collaboration, leaders can energize their teams to achieve success for individuals, their organizations, and society as a whole. Yet, it remains relatively unknown outside positive psychology and neuroscience circles.Join Jean-Philippe Courtois, former member of the Microsoft senior leadership team alongside Satya Nadella and co-founder of Live for Good, as he brings Positive Leadership to life for anyone in a leadership capacity—both personally and professionally. With help from his guests, Jean-Philippe explores how purpose-driven leaders can generate the positive energy needed to drive business success, individual fulfillment, and societal impact across a range of industries—from technology and social enterprise to sports and coffee.Most importantly, you’ll learn practical tips to apply in your own life—so you can start making a positive difference in the world.
Latest episodes

Sep 18, 2024 • 1h 11min
[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 et neuroscientifique né au Liban, s’exprime sans langue de bois et affirme un point de vue honnête, tout sauf naïf, sur la psychologie, la positivité et l’esprit critique. Une vraie bulle de bonheur et d’inspiration. Pour d’autres échanges passionnants avec d’anciens invités, je vous encourage à écouter : La science du leadership efficace (avec Dr Nadia Medjad) : https://thepositiveleadershippodcast.buzzsprout.com/1798971/12444749-fr-la-science-du-leadership-efficace-avec-dr-nadia-medjad Managing your mind (with Dr. Caroline Leaf) : https://thepositiveleadershippodcast.buzzsprout.com/1798971/15018482-managing-your-mind-with-dr-caroline-leaf How to fail well (with Amy Edmondson) :https://thepositiveleadershippodcast.buzzsprout.com/1798971/episodes/15687150-how-to-fail-well-with-amy-edmondsonSubscribe now to JP's free monthly newsletter "Positive Leadership and You" on LinkedIn to transform your positive impact today: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/positive-leadership-you-6970390170017669121/

Sep 4, 2024 • 1h 6min
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-productive to deny failure? Today, I am glad to share a different and much more efficient conception as I received Amy Edmondson in the podcast as she just launched her new book “Right Kind of Wrong: The Science of Failing Well”. My discussion with her echoed the episode with Dorie Clark onthe concept of “Reinventing yourself”. You can find it here: https://thepositiveleadershippodcast.buzzsprout.com/1798971/15190709-reinventing-yourself-with-dorie-clark I can't help but think of my episode with Jesper Brodin, CEO of Ingka Group | IKEA. During our conversation, we explored the question, 'How do you create a culture that empowers people to take risks?' It's available here: https://thepositiveleadershippodcast.buzzsprout.com/1798971/13835787-learning-to-embrace-risk-with-jesper-brodin Subscribe now to JP's free monthly newsletter "Positive Leadership and You" on LinkedIn to transform your positive impact today: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/positive-leadership-you-6970390170017669121/

Aug 2, 2024 • 36min
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 beautiful summer activity: laziness. While we often acknowledge that taking pauses can make us more efficient, we frequently forget to practice this in our daily lives. You know it, I know it, and many great minds have expressed the profound benefits of idleness. So here's a special summer episode full of references, advice, and testimonies from my previous guests to help you achieve your summer objective: dare to be lazy! Subscribe now to JP's free monthly newsletter "Positive Leadership and You" on LinkedIn to transform your positive impact today: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/positive-leadership-you-6970390170017669121/

Jul 17, 2024 • 52min
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. Entrepreneuse de renom et présentatrice dans les médias, elle a créé des entreprises dans divers secteurs afin de permettre aux femmes de prendre leur destin en main.Cet épisode regorge d'idées et de conseils inspirants. À écouter dès maintenant.Subscribe now to JP's free monthly newsletter "Positive Leadership and You" on LinkedIn to transform your positive impact today: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/positive-leadership-you-6970390170017669121/

Jul 3, 2024 • 1h 8min
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 psychologist at both Stanford University and Indiana University Bloomington, and a protégé of Carol Dweck. In her new book, Cultures of Growth, she shows us how to create and sustain a growth mindset in the culture of any organization.Listen now to learn about the practical approaches we can use to transform work culture.Subscribe now to JP's free monthly newsletter "Positive Leadership and You" on LinkedIn to transform your positive impact today: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/positive-leadership-you-6970390170017669121/

Jun 19, 2024 • 1h 1min
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 Leadership Group and Sand Technologies, Fred hopes to train 3 million leaders by 2035 who can help tackle the root causes of some of the continent's most enduring problems.Listen to the latest Positive Leadership podcast episode now and don't forget to subscribe to catch every episode.Subscribe now to JP's free monthly newsletter "Positive Leadership and You" on LinkedIn to transform your positive impact today: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/positive-leadership-you-6970390170017669121/

Jun 5, 2024 • 55min
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 world.Today, Dorie shares her lessons on reinvention around the world, as an educator at Columbia Business School and Duke University and a Wall Street Journal bestselling author.Listen to the latest episode with JP to learn how to reinvent yourself – and catch up with JP’s conversations with the guests mentioned in this week's episode here: Whitney Johnson: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1798971/10797020-growing-through-personal-disruption-with-whitney-johnsonJacqueline Novogratz: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1798971/14404175-building-a-better-world-together-with-jacqueline-novogratzPaul Polman https://www.buzzsprout.com/1798971/10311167-becoming-a-courageous-leader-with-paul-polman-ex-unilever-ceo-and-imagine-co-founderTony Elumelu: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1798971/12532656-democratizing-opportunity-with-tony-elumeluSubscribe now to JP's free monthly newsletter "Positive Leadership and You" on LinkedIn to transform your positive impact today: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/positive-leadership-you-6970390170017669121/

May 22, 2024 • 1h 9min
[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 engagement social inspirent profondément son approche de la vie et du leadership.Écoutez le podcast et pour en savoir plus sur les invités mentionnés dans l'épisode de cette semaine, cliquez ici:Betrand Piccard: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1798971/14487275-fr-naviguer-vers-l-avenir-avec-bertrand-piccardBill George: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1798971/11276524-finding-your-true-north-with-bill-georgeSubscribe now to JP's free monthly newsletter "Positive Leadership and You" on LinkedIn to transform your positive impact today: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/positive-leadership-you-6970390170017669121/

May 8, 2024 • 58min
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 that.Listen to the latest episode with JP, to learn more about Caroline’s teachings on self-awareness and self-improvement for successful leadership. Catch up with JP’s conversations with the guests mentioned in this week's episode here: Dandapani https://www.buzzsprout.com/1798971/12989229-improving-your-focus-with-dandapani Doug Conant https://www.buzzsprout.com/1798971/13160043-guiding-others-towards-greatness-with-doug-conantBarbara Fredrickson https://www.buzzsprout.com/1798971/9437036-understanding-love-and-positivity-in-leadership-with-dr-barbara-fredricksonMartin Seligman:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1798971/14222224-paving-the-way-to-positivity-with-dr-martin-seligmanKim Cameron: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1798971/10627686-generating-positive-energy-as-a-leader-with-kim-cameronSubscribe now to JP's free monthly newsletter "Positive Leadership and You" on LinkedIn to transform your positive impact today: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/positive-leadership-you-6970390170017669121/

May 1, 2024 • 7min
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 is at its widest, and your actions impact the greatest number of people. Featuring insights from Bill Drayton, Paul Polman, and Rana Dajani, this episode is about building change at scale.If this is your first time joining, head back to Lesson 1 and work your way from there! And you can catch up on the conversations with the guests referenced in this episode here:Being a changemaker with Bill Drayton: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1798971/10470937-being-a-changemaker-with-bill-drayton-ashoka-founder-and-ceoBecoming a courageous leader with Paul Polman: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1798971/10311167-becoming-a-courageous-leader-with-paul-polman-ex-unilever-ceo-and-imagine-co-founderThriving Through Reading with Rana Dajani: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1798971/12161222-thriving-through-reading-with-rana-dajaniSubscribe now to JP's free monthly newsletter "Positive Leadership and You" on LinkedIn to transform your positive impact today: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/positive-leadership-you-6970390170017669121/