Positive Leadership

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 tirée...

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...

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. New here? Subscribe to Posit...

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 hav...

Finding harmony between head, heart, and gut can positively transform our lives in a powerful way. Dr. Tara Swart is a PhD neuroscientist and medical doctor who has worked to examine the many intricacies of the human brain to understand why. In the latest episode of the Positive Leadership podcast, Tara introduces JP to techniques that have improved the minds and behaviors of some of the world’s t...

The African philosophy of ‘Ubuntu’ means showing humanity to others. As an activist and campaigner for universal access to education, Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, the former United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Deputy President of South Africa, is an incredible leader who practices Ubuntu in everything she does. Listen to the story behind her leadership journey on the latest episode of the Positi...

Hugo Clément est un journaliste bien décidé à faire bouger les choses. Il a créé sa propre société de médias indépendante, Vakita, pour faire entendre sa voix et diffuser des enquêtes approfondies avec le souci de l’intérêt public, qui lui tient à cœur. Il est impossible de ne pas être ébranlé par sa force de conviction et son énergie et c’était un plaisir de l’inviter dans le podcast Positive Lea...

Humans create more than 400 million metric tons of plastic every year. Around a million tons of that plastic ends up in the ocean. On this week’s episode, JP speaks to Boyan Slat, CEO and founder of The Ocean Cleanup, a non-profit foundation on a mission to remove 90% of it by 2040. Listen now. New here? Subscribe to Positive Leadership & You for one edition a month, written for leaders who wa...

JP has interviewed leaders from all over the world, all changemakers in their specialist areas, and all sharing the pivotal moments that have shaped their leadership philosophies. Now, it’s time to turn the tables. For this special anniversary episode of the Positive Leadership podcast, JP invites friend and coach Michael Bungay Stanier, to ask questions about his personal leadership journey – lis...

I'm right here. How can I help? When Doug Conant woke up after a serious accident, his wife's words of support had a powerful effect. Sometimes, it's not about fixing someone's problem, but about being present during difficult moments, however big or small. Join JP for the latest Positive Leadership podcast episode, where he speaks to the former president and CEO of Campbell So...

Chaque année, 40 % des aliments cultivés dans le monde ne sont pas consommés. Avec son application Too Good to Go, Lucie Basch est une entrepreneuse à l'impact positif qui a décidé d’agir pour changer les choses. Mais le démarrage de l'entreprise n'a pas été facile, et cela lui a permis d'apprendre beaucoup de choses sur elle-même. J'ai été stupéfait par la volonté et le s...

Purpose. Focus. Simplify. Sacrifice. For Hindu priest, entrepreneur and master of meditation, Dandapani, the ability to focus is essential for living a purposeful life. On this week’s episode of the #PositiveLeadership Podcast, JP learns about the practical techniques for defeating distraction in a busy world. Listen now and don’t forget to subscribe. New here? Subscribe to Positive Leadership &am...

For Ranjay Gulati, the pursuit of profits without purpose is no longer a sustainable business model. But taking purpose beyond a statement and embedding it into teams takes work - and it starts with yourself as a leader. In this episode of Positive Leadership podcast, JP speaks to the Harvard Business School professor dedicated to unlocking purpose at work.  New here? Subscribe to Positive Leaders...

What are your best strengths and how do you feel when you talk about them? On this episode of the Positive Leadership podcast, JP speaks to one of Europe’s leading practitioners of positive psychology, Dr. Ilona Boniwell, who helps him to understand his core strengths with a set of cards. Listen now - and hit the subscribe button if you haven't already. New here? Subscribe to Positive Leaders...

La cuisine est bien plus qu'une simple activité fonctionnelle : elle a une valeur culturelle, un pouvoir symbolique et une identité. La vie de Perla Servan-Schreiber, la dernière invitée du podcast Positive Leadership de JP, témoigne à bien des égards du pouvoir de guérison des rituels, tels que la cuisine ou la lecture de poèmes, et de la manière dont ils peuvent nous centrer et nous lier le...

Mellody Hobson’s mother used to tell her she could do anything if she put her mind to it. She taught her that everybody is capable of extraordinary things.  In the latest episode of Positive Leadership podcast, JP speaks to the inspiring American businesswoman, Co-CEO and president of Ariel Investments, and chair at Starbucks, about why and how “confident humility” has shaped who she is today. New...

Can democratizing opportunity uplift an entire continent? Tony O. Elumelu, the brilliant investor and philanthropist, is committed to showing Africa that it can. In the latest episode of the Positive Leadership podcast, JP learns how Tony is shaping Africapitalism as a springboard for wider economic prosperity. New here? Subscribe to Positive Leadership & You for one edition a month, written f...

Les êtres humains sont par essence des êtres sociaux. Nous pouvons nous comprendre sans dire un mot et nous sentir transportés et stimulés au sein de communautés soudés. Alors, comment la compréhension de la science des émotions et du cerveau peut-elle nous aider à devenir de meilleurs leaders ?  Dans le dernier épisode du podcast Positive Leadership, JP discute avec la Dre Nadia Medjad, une cherc...

What gets you up in the morning?  For the American educator, Sal Khan, it all starts with a cold shower. Building and maintaining positive energy is important for Sal, who is revolutionizing education with Khan Academy, a free, non-profit platform with more than 145 million users in 190 countries. Listen to JP’s conversation with Sal to hear more about how he turned an idea from a family phone cal...

Trust is fundamental to a healthy society and thriving teams, so what practical steps can leaders take to build it? To answer this question, JP is joined by Stephen M. R. Covey, a leading authority on trust and the bestselling author of “The Speed of Trust”. Listen to the latest episode of The Positive Leadership podcast to hear why leadership today is defined by those who trust. New here? Subscri...

Every human has potential. But every human needs trust and confidence to fulfil it. In JP’s latest Positive Leadership podcast, he is joined by Dr. Rana Dajani, a world leading research scientist and founder of We Love Reading, an NGO which has established more than 4,000 libraries across the world. Rana’s mission is to embody what she calls, the “I can” mindset, through the power of reading, to e...

Reshma Saujani builds social movements by telling other people's stories. Because in her mind, when people feel seen, and not alone, they can connect to a bigger goal and work towards it. In the latest episode of the Positive Leadership podcast, JP speaks to the founder of Girls Who Code and the Marshall Plan for Mums about the practical steps you can take to start your own social impact move...

Where is your compass leading you? And importantly, how are you going to get there? The start of the year is an opportunity to take stock and consider where we are in our lives and where we want to head to. It’s a time to set or reset our destination with new goals, big or small, for our professionals and personal lives. In this special edition of the PositiveLeadership podcast, JP’s draws on conv...

If innovation is about changing the world, then creativity is about changing how you look at the world. For JP’s latest podcast guest, Luc de Brabandere, clarifying this fundamental difference can unlock positive energy for ourselves and others. Luc is one of the world’s leading corporate philosophers and an expert in using logic, critical thinking, and creativity in business. In this episode, he...

« Dans un monde où l’information est partout et pas toujours exacte, il est plus important que jamais de pouvoir trouver des sources d’information fiables » et c’est exactement ce que fait Hugo Travers par le biais de sa chaîne YouTube, HugoDécrypte . JP a eu l’occasion de l’interviewer pour son podcast #PositiveLeadership afin d’en apprendre plus sur l’homme lui-même et sur l’importance indéniabl...