Positive Leadership

Back by popular demand! 🎧   In this new conversation, Michael Bungay Stanier —author of The Coaching Habit , The Advice Trap , and How to Begin —returns to the podcast to go deeper than ever before. With his signature mix of warmth, clarity, and wit, MBS and Jean-Philippe Courtois explore: 💡 How to lead with less control and more curiosity   🔥 Why “being lazy” is a radical act of trust and grow...

Et si le pouvoir de transformer notre système alimentaire se trouvait… dans notre caddie ?  Dans cet épisode du Positive Leadership Podcast , je reçois Nicolas Chabanne , fondateur de C’est qui le Patron ?! , la "marque du consommateur" qui a redonné du pouvoir à des millions de citoyens pour mieux rémunérer les producteurs.  Avec honnêteté et conviction, Nicolas revient sur son parcours...

In this episode of the Positive Leadership Podcast, I have the pleasure of speaking with Fabio Barbosa , one of Brazil’s most respected business leaders and a true pioneer in purpose-driven leadership.  From transforming Banco Real into a sustainability leader to his work at Natura &Co—one of the world’s largest B Corps—Fabio has consistently shown that it’s not only possible but essential to...

This week on the Positive Leadership Podcast, I amjoined by Professor Durreen Shahnaz , a pioneering social entrepreneur, impact investor, and relentless advocate for women’s empowerment.  From growing up in a post-war Bangladesh to becoming the first Bangladeshi woman on Wall Street , Durreen’s journey defies conventions. She left investment banking to join Grameen Bank , and went on to found Imp...

Barbara Martin Coppola, former CEO of Decathlon, joins us for a powerful conversation on what it means to lead with purpose in today’s fast-changing world.  From her early career in tech at Google and Samsung to leading IKEA's digital transformation and then guiding Decathlon through cultural and strategic reinvention, Barbara shares the lessons she’s learned across continents, industries, an...

In this episode of the Positive Leadership Podcast , I sit down with Rana el Kaliouby, AI scientist, entrepreneur, investor and thought leader in the field of artificial emotional intelligence.  From growing up in Cairo to studying at MIT and co-founding Affectiva, Rana has spent her career bridging the gap between human emotions and technology. Today, as Deputy CEO at Smart Eye and founder of the...

This episode of the Positive Leadership Podcast is truly special—for two reasons.  First, Microsoft is celebrating its 50th anniversary , marking five decades of innovation, transformation, and leadership in the tech industry.  Second, on a personal level, this milestone resonates deeply with me. Having spent 40 years at Microsoft, I have witnessed firsthand the incredible journey of this company,...

Dans cet épisode, je reçois Natacha Calestrémé , écrivaine, réalisatrice et experte en bien-être émotionnel et énergétique. Son livre La Clé de votre énergie a aidé des milliers de personnes à surmonter leurs blocages émotionnels et à retrouver leur alignement personnel et professionnel.  🔎 Au programme :   ✔️ Pourquoi notre énergie influence nos décisions et nos relations  ✔️ Comment les émotion...

What if the biggest overlooked global health challenge was something as simple as… vision?   In this episode of the Positive Leadership Podcast , we sit down with James Chen , a philanthropist, entrepreneur, and global changemaker on a mission to provide vision correction to over a billion people who need it. Through his groundbreaking Clearly campaign and the Chen Yet-Sen Family Foundation , Jame...

Curiosity is more than just asking questions—it’s a mindset that can break barriers, foster empathy, and fuel innovation. In this episode of the Positive Leadership Podcast , I sit down with Scott Shigeoka , a leading expert on curiosity and the author of Seek: How Curiosity Can Transform Your Life and Change the World .  Scott shares how deep curiosity can help us connect with others across diffe...

What does it mean to be an engaged citizen and a positive leader? Eric Liu , CEO of Citizen University , has dedicated his career to answering this question. Through his work, he empowers individuals to embrace civic leadership, take action, and shape a stronger, more inclusive democracy.  In this episode, Eric shares how leadership isn’t just about positions of power—it’s about participation, inf...

When Erin Meyer set out to explore how cultural differences impact leadership and communication, she uncovered profound insights that have transformed the way global leaders connect, collaborate, and succeed. Her groundbreaking book The Culture Map and her work at INSEAD have made her one of the world's leading experts on cultural intelligence and effective teamwork.  In this episode, Erin sh...

In this insightful episode of the Positive Leadership Podcast , I am delighted to welcome Marc Schulz, co-author of The Good Life and Associate Director of the Harvard Study of Adult Development—the world’s longest scientific study on happiness. Together, we explore the profound impact of relationships on happiness, health, and leadership.  Marc shares key findings from the Harvard Study, shedding...

In this captivating episode of the Positive Leadership Podcast, I’m thrilled to welcome Charles Duhigg , Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author of The Power of Habit and Supercommunicator . Together, we dive, among other topics, into the science of habits, exploring how small behavioral changes can drive transformative leadership and fuel long-term success.  Charles shares actionable insight...

In this inspiring episode of the Positive Leadership Podcast, I’m joined by a leader who has redefined what it means to innovate in the world of industry and sustainability—Florent Menegaux, CEO of Michelin.  Over the years, he has climbed the ranks to become a transformative leader, steering the company toward a bold vision: achieving 100% sustainable tire production by 2050. Under his guidance,...

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...

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 nou...

...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 c...

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 podc...

"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...

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 positivi...

“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...

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...

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 d...

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 creat...