
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

Jan 10, 2024 • 6min
9 Powers of Positive Leadership - Lesson 1: Building Self-Confidence
Welcome to a brand new bitesize podcast series, the 9 Powers of Positive Leadership.With insights from world-renowned coaches, positive psychologists, and purpose-driven leaders, JP will take you step-by-step through the nine key behaviors that will energize and inspire you to achieve success for yourself, others and the world.We start with actionable insights for Building Self-Confidence - listen now.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/

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Jan 3, 2024 • 1h 1min
Paving the way to positivity (with Dr. Martin Seligman)
Dr. Martin Seligman, founding father of positive psychology, discusses enabling individuals and communities to flourish. He shares advice on improving employee well-being and communication techniques for stronger relationships. They explore early influences, challenges in introducing positive psychology, and surprising successes in schools, the military, and corporations. They discuss the concept of mattering, measuring resiliency, and the importance of purpose and meaning in leadership. They also touch on the potential role of AI in therapy and coaching, including the creation of Ask Martin, a virtual therapist. Lastly, they explore the use of AI as therapists and coaches and the concept of positive leadership through altruism and serving others.

Dec 20, 2023 • 51min
Unlocking human potential through mentorship (with Angeline Murimirwa)
There's no substitute for lived experience, and Angeline Murimirwa as CEO of the Campaign for Female Education, CAMFED, is an incredible role model for the network of young African women she mentors and supports.On the latest episode of the podcast, JP speaks with her about the principles and practicalities of collective leadership, and how the game-changing model of sisterhood is breaking the cycle of poverty.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/

Dec 6, 2023 • 53min
[FR] Réaliser l'impossible (avec Élisabeth Moreno)
Élisabeth Moreno est un exemple vivant de l'expression « ce qui ne vous tue pas vous rend plus fort ».Son incroyable carrière, de cadre supérieur chez Hewlett Packard au gouvernement français, a coché toutes les cases de l'impossible.Apprenez à développer votre confiance en vous avec Élisabeth et JP dans le dernier épisode en français du podcast Positive Leadership.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/

Nov 22, 2023 • 1h
Driving performance with purpose (with Indra Nooyi)
Indra Nooyi, the former chairman and CEO of PepsiCo, is one of the foremost strategic thinkers of our time. She shattered the glass ceiling of corporate America and wrote many of the rules of behavior along the way.Learn about her distinctive leadership mindset on the latest episode of the Positive Leadership podcast with JP.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/

Nov 8, 2023 • 50min
[FR] Cinq leçons de leadership positif
Des coachs aux neuroscientifiques, des entrepreneurs sociaux aux PDG animés d'une vision, les invités de JP aux épisodes francophones du podcast #PositiveLeadership ont été immensément généreux en partageant leurs histoires personnelles, leurs points de vue et leur sagesse au cours des deux dernières années. Alors, quelles sont les cinq principales leçons de leadership positif que JP a tirées de ces conversations ? Écoutez le dernier épisode spécial du podcast pour le découvrir.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/

Oct 25, 2023 • 47min
Learning to embrace risk (with Jesper Brodin)
How do you create a culture that empowers people to take risks?IKEA is a company that knows a thing or two about breaking conventions, and Jesper Brodin, as CEO of Ingka Group, is working hard to embed this entrepreneurial spirit throughout the company.Jesper shares his incredible journey, which includes leading IKEA through the pandemic, with JP on the latest episode of the Positive Leadership podcast.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/

Oct 11, 2023 • 48min
Empowering others to thrive (with Reeta Roy)
Positive leaders open doors of opportunity for others. They address the root causes of a problem, not just its symptoms, to empower people to thrive.Reeta Roy, president and CEO of the Mastercard Foundation, is a thoughtful leader who tirelessly puts this into action.Listen to her incredible leadership journey on the latest episode of the Positive Leadership podcast.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/

Sep 27, 2023 • 46min
Achieving ambitious goals (with Nandan Nilekani)
What does it take to unite people around a vision for maximum impact?JP’s latest podcast guest, Nandan Nilekani, is an inspirational business and public sector leader whose incredible success has been driven by his ability to define a vision that is ambitious, audacious, bold and, most importantly, plausible.Learn more on the Positive Leadership podcast – and don’t forget to subscribe if you haven’t already.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/

Sep 13, 2023 • 49min
Training your brain for success (with Dr Tara Swart MD)
Neuroscientist and medical doctor Dr. Tara Swart discusses techniques to harness the power of the brain and overcome self-limiting behaviors. Topics include reconciling cultural traditions, shifting mental models for success, exploring the laws of attraction, the power of an abundant mindset, and practical recommendations for mental well-being.
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