Positive Leadership

Jean-Philippe Courtois

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. read less

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Optimizing your performance with emotional intelligence (with Daniel Goleman)

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 his new book Optimal: How to Sustain Excellence Every Day.This episode is packed with practical tools and techniques to help you develop your EQ and improve your performance. Listen now - and you can catch up with JP’s conversations with the guests mentioned in this week's episode here: Martin 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-cameronAngela Duckworth: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1798971/14677055-the-power-of-grit-with-angela-duckworth 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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Optimizing your performance with emotional intelligence (with Daniel Goleman)

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 his new book Optimal: How to Sustain Excellence Every Day.This episode is packed with practical tools and techniques to help you develop your EQ and improve your performance. Listen now - and you can catch up with JP’s conversations with the guests mentioned in this week's episode here: Martin 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-cameronAngela Duckworth: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1798971/14677055-the-power-of-grit-with-angela-duckworth 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/

9 Powers of Positive Leadership - Lesson 8: Finding Your Way Into Impact

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 into impact from three positive leaders who know what this takes, Akhtar Badshah, Jacqueline Novogratz, and Indra Nooyi - listen now! If you haven't listened already, you can catch up on JP's conversations with this week's featured guests in full here:Akhtar Badshah: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1798971/9512920-activating-purpose-mindsets-with-akhtar-badshahJacqueline Novogratz: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1798971/14404175-building-a-better-world-together-with-jacqueline-novogratzIndra Nooyi: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1798971/14002537-driving-performance-with-purpose-with-indra-nooyi If you're looking for more insights on finding your way into impact, JP recommends listening to his conversations with:Angeline Murimirwa: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1798971/14173700-unlocking-human-potential-through-mentorship-with-angeline-murimirwaRana Dajani: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1798971/12161222-thriving-through-reading-with-rana-dajaniReshma Saujani: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1798971/12067940-the-power-of-bravery-with-reshma-saujaniNandan Nilekani: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1798971/13663342-achieving-ambitious-goals-with-nandan-nilekaniAnd for French speakers, Élisabeth Moreno: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1798971/14085690-fr-realiser-l-impossible-avec-elisabeth-moreno 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/

[FR] Diriger comme un chef d'orchestre (avec Muriel Pénicaud)

[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 politicienne hors pair, connue pour sa capacité à réunir le social et l'économique en une parfaite harmonie.Écoutez le podcast.Pour en savoir plus sur les invités mentionnés dans l'épisode de cette semaine, cliquez ici:Elisabeth Moreno https://thepositiveleadershippodcast.buzzsprout.com/1798971/14085690-fr-realiser-l-impossible-avec-elisabeth-morenoLucie Basch https://thepositiveleadershippodcast.buzzsprout.com/1798971/13074476-fr-construire-une-entreprise-pour-un-monde-meilleur-avec-lucie-baschPierre Dubuc https://thepositiveleadershippodcast.buzzsprout.com/1798971/9146427-fr-lancer-une-entreprise-a-mission-avec-pierre-dubuc-cofounder-and-ceo-openclassroomsSal Khan https://www.buzzsprout.com/1798971/12348288-revolutionizing-education-with-sal-khan 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/

9 Powers of Positive Leadership - Lesson 7: Growing Your Social and Environmental Consciousness

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, Director of Philosophy at Patagonia, that will help you to grow your social and environmental consciousness. To hear the full episodes of each of these guests, you can click the links below: Boyan Slat: https://thepositiveleadershippodcast.buzzsprout.com/1798971/13329790Cheryl Dorsey: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1798971/10674461 Vincent Stanley: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1798971/episodes/9192445Subscribe 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/

Empowering people with AI (with Kevin Scott)

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 author of Reprogramming the American Dream, JP talks to Kevin Scott, who takes us on a journey from rural Virginia to changing the world with AI.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/

9 Powers of Positive Leadership - Lesson 6: Communicating Your Impact Positively

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 communication is so important and shares some practical tips you can bring to your daily interactions.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/

The Power of Grit (with Angela Duckworth)

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 psychology at the University of Pennsylvania, to get a better understanding of grit, motivation and how we can help ourselves and others stay focused on our goals to reach our potential.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/

9 Powers of Positive Leadership - Lesson 5: Coaching for Good

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 coaches to help you become more of a coach-like leader.And if you want to learn more about JP's leadership journey at Microsoft, download the award-winning London Business School case study by Herminia Ibarra and Adam Jones: https://publishing.london.edu/cases/jean-philippe-courtois-at-microsoft-global-sales-marketing-and-operations-empowering-digital-success/ 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/

Learning to Listen Deeply (Bonus Episode)

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 advice from his podcast guests to help you build your practice.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/

9 Powers of Positive Leadership - Lesson 4: Learning to Build with Others

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 you to motivate others and nurture meaningful connections.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/

[FR] Naviguer vers l'avenir (avec Bertrand Piccard)

[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 réalisé par Bertrand en 1999 a été le plus long jamais enregistré et c'est un défi qu'il relèvera bientôt, cette fois-ci à l'aide d'hydrogène.Ensemble, ils explorent comment, en changeant notre vision du monde, nous pouvons créer notre propre avenir.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/

9 Powers of Positive Leadership - Lesson 3: Committing to Action

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 tips to help you commit to action and stay on track.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/

Building a better world together (with Jacqueline Novogratz)

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 journey from Wall Street to the front lines of social entrepreneurship is a captivating story filled with great wisdom – listen now, and don’t forget to subscribe.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/

9 Powers of Positive Leadership - Lesson 2: Generating Positive Energy

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. Listen now and unlock your true potential. Your future self will thank you!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/

[FR] Faire en sorte que chaque jour compte (avec Matthieu Stefani)

[FR] Faire en sorte que chaque jour compte (avec Matthieu Stefani)

Serial entrepreneur et animateur vedette du podcast Génération Do It Yourself, Matthieu Stefani est un leader dont l'incroyable appétit pour la vie l'a amené à explorer comment nous pouvons nous donner les moyens de réaliser de grandes choses.Inspirez-vous de ses techniques pour activer votre état d'esprit de startuper dans le dernier épisode 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/

9 Powers of Positive Leadership - Lesson 1: Building Self-Confidence

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/

Paving the way to positivity (with Dr. Martin Seligman)

Paving the way to positivity (with Dr. Martin Seligman)

25 years ago, at a time when the dominant focus in psychology was on mental illness, pathology, and dysfunction, Dr. Martin Seligman felt that psychology shouldn’t only be about fixing problems but about enabling individuals and communities to flourish.He is widely regarded as the founding father of positive psychology, and someone whose work JP has drawn upon throughout his career to build his positive mindset and create environments where people can thrive.Listen to their conversation 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/

Unlocking human potential through mentorship (with Angeline Murimirwa)

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/

[FR] Réaliser l'impossible (avec Élisabeth Moreno)

[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/

Driving performance with purpose (with Indra Nooyi)

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/