Positive Leadership

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 mos...

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...

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&apos...

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 wi...

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 b...

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 p...

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 a...

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...

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 c...

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. N...

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. New here? Subscribe to Positive Leadership & You for one...

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...

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 Londo...

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. New here? Subscribe to Positive Leadership & You for one edition a month, written for leaders...

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. New here? Subscribe to Positive Leadership & You for one edition a month, written for lea...

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&a...

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. New here? Subscribe to Positive Leadership & You for one edition a month, written for leaders who want to build com...

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. New...

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! New here? Subscribe to Positive Leadership & You for one edition a month, written for leaders...

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. New her...

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 - list...

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 p...

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 t...

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. New here? Subscribe...

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. New here? Subscribe to Positive Leadership & You for one edition a...