In this milestone episode of the Positive Leadership Podcast, I’m joined by someone who has had a profound influence on my career and personal growth—Jeff Raikes. Jeff and I share a deep connection, having both spent significant time at Microsoft, where he became a legendary manager and mentor to me.From his early days at Microsoft in 1981 to his pivotal role as President of the Business Division, Jeff’s leadership has been integral to the company's success. Beyond his Microsoft career, Jeff ...

Quand une économiste, universitaire et diplomate devient l'une des figures incontournables de la lutte contre le réchauffement climatique... C’est le parcours exceptionnel de Laurence Tubiana, pionnière de la politique environnementale mondiale et aujourd’hui Présidente de la Fondation Européenne pour le Climat, et l’une des architectes de l’Accord de Paris, un moment historique. Laurence nous dévoile d’ailleurs dans cet épisode quelques secrets qui ont permis d’aboutir à cette signature en 2...

...What a challenge, right? In this episode of the Positive Leadership Podcast, I sit down with Yoshito Hori, one of Japan’s most visionary leaders in business and education. As the founder of GLOBIS Corporation, GLOBIS University, and GLOBIS Capital Partners, Yoshito shares how he's pioneering a future-focused model of positive leadership. We discuss his journey, his mission to inspire change, and his invaluable advice: believe in your own potential to drive meaningful impac...

Quand l’idée d’un pharmacien bordelais prend vie dans les vignes avant de devenir une incroyable success story internationale… C’est la belle histoire de Mathilde Thomas, co-fondatrice de Caudalie et récemment honorée du premier prix #SKEMA Leadership Award pour son parcours exceptionnel. Plongez dans une épopée au cœur de la vigne, de la beauté et de la longévité, dans le dernier épisode du podcast Positive Leadership. Pour d’autres échanges passionnants avec d’anciens invités, je ...

"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 World in Data, Hannah has made a global impact with her data-driven approach to tackling critical issues like sustainability, climate change, and food systems. She has an extraordinary talent for breaking down complex scientific topics, making them accessible a...

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 pass...

“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 ...

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...

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...

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 pr...

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...

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 c...

Les grands leaders font preuve 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-navi...

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 htt...

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 wa...

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 ...

It takes courage to stand for something, to go beyond yourself in service of people and the planet In 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...

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...

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:...

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...

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:...

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...

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:...

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:...