Paul Hawken — Regenerating the World, One Idea at a Time
From transforming how business thinks about nature, to mapping the first global plan to reverse global warming, Paul Hawken has spent his life showing us that regeneration isn’t just possible — it’s already happening. As the author of landmark books like The Ecology of Commerce, Natural Capitalism, Drawdown, and Regeneration, and now Carbon: The Book of Life, Paul has inspired generations of leaders to see the economy not as something separate from nature — but as part of it. In this powerful episode, we explore how his vision has evolved from early entrepreneurship to global systems thinking — and what it truly means to lead for life in an age of crisis. 💡 In this conversation, you’ll discover: How listening — to people, places, and the planet — became one of Paul’s most transformative leadership practices. What it takes to move from despair to agency, and how joy can become a regenerative force. How leaders can reframe carbon, biodiversity, and business as interconnected pathways to prosperity. The habits and mindsets that help sustain optimism after decades of environmental work. Throughout our dialogue, I was reminded of earlier conversations on this podcast — 👉 with Hannah Ritchie, who shared how data can fuel urgent optimism about the planet’s future: https://www.jpcourtois.com/podcast/not-the-end-of-the-world-with-hannah-ritchie 👉 with John Elkington, whose Triple Bottom Line challenged business to account for people, planet, and profit: https://thepositiveleadershippodcast.buzzsprout.com/1798971/episodes/17471215-rethinking-capitalism-a-conversation-with-the-godfather-of-sustainability-with-john-elkington 👉 and with Paul Polman, who showed how courageous corporate leadership can accelerate the shift to a net-positive world: https://www.jpcourtois.com/podcast/becoming-a-courageous-leader-with-paul-polman-ex-unilever-ceo-and-imagine-co-founderTogether, these conversations reveal a truth that Paul embodies: that regeneration begins not in policy or technology, but in perspective — in the decision to see life as our ultimate stakeholder. 🎧 Tune in to this episode of the Positive Leadership Podcast to hear Paul Hawken’s extraordinary journey — and his call to all of us to answer the question he once asked graduates: “What is the Earth asking of 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/
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Rita McGrath – Seeing Around Corners: Leading Through Uncertainty
What if the biggest risk in leadership wasn’t failure — but success that blinds us to change? In this episode of the Positive Leadership Podcast, I had the great pleasure of welcoming Rita McGrath, one of the world’s most influential voices on strategy and innovation. A professor at Columbia Business School and author of The End of Competitive Advantage, Discovery-Driven Growth, and Seeing Around Corners, Rita has transformed how leaders think about disruption, renewal, and adaptability. Together, we explore how to spot inflection points before they upend your business, why discovery-driven learning is the antidote to overconfidence, and how purpose and curiosity can keep teams resilient in uncertain times. Rita also shares a warning for today’s executives: when companies rush to go fast and big in complex environments — without room to test and learn — it’s almost always a recipe for disaster. From AI and education to human adaptability and leadership humility, this conversation will change the way you think about strategy in a world where advantage is always transient. 🎧 Listen now — and discover why I believe that good strategy isn’t about predicting the future, but about preparing to learn from it. If you enjoyed this episode, you might also like: Amy Edmondson – How to fail well: https://www.jpcourtois.com/podcast/how-to-fail-well-with-amy-edmondson Jean-Pascal Tricoire – Turning Sustainability into a Growth Engine: https://www.jpcourtois.com/podcast/jean-pascal-tricoire-turning-sustainability-into-a-growth-engine Sal Khan – Revolutionizing Education: https://www.jpcourtois.com/podcast/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/
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Jean-Pascal Tricoire: Turning Sustainability into a Growth Engine
In this new episode of the Positive Leadership Podcast, I have the pleasure of welcoming Jean-Pascal Tricoire, Chairman and former CEO of Schneider Electric. From his humble beginnings in rural France to leading one of the world’s most influential industrial companies, Jean-Pascal’s story is one of resilience, transformation, and purpose. For nearly two decades as CEO, he reimagined Schneider Electric’s role in society — turning sustainability from a side note into a core business driver, championing digital transformation, and fostering a culture of inclusion and empowerment. In our conversation, we explore the lessons he learned from a truly global career, the importance of empathy and cultural intelligence in leadership, and how businesses can reconcile growth with climate responsibility. Today, as Chairman, he continues to shape the company’s mission and inspire the next generation of leaders to put people and planet at the heart of performance. 🎧 I invite you to listen and discover how Jean-Pascal Tricoire embodies positive leadership — leading with vision, humility, and purpose. If you enjoyed this episode, you may also want to listen to: Paul Polman "Becoming a courageous leader: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1798971/episodes/10311167-becoming-a-courageous-leader-with-paul-polman-ex-unilever-ceo-and-imagine-co-founder Erin Meyer “Unlocking the Secrets to Leading Across Borders: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1798971/episodes/16477213-unlocking-the-secrets-to-leading-across-borders-with-erin-meyer Indra Nooyi “Driving performance with purpose”: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1798971/episodes/14002537-driving-performance-with-purpose-with-indra-nooyi To explore all episodes of the Positive Leadership Podcast and dive deeper into my universe of ideas, stories, and resources, I invite you to visit www.jpcourtois.com. 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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Leadership: a matter of love. With Gianpiero Petriglieri
In this episode of the Positive Leadership Podcast, I have the great pleasure of welcoming Gianpiero Petriglieri, one of the world’s leading voices in leadership development. A professor of Organizational Behavior at INSEAD, Gianpiero’s work bridges psychology, management, and education. Trained first as a medical doctor and psychiatrist in Italy, he later reinvented himself as a leadership scholar and educator. His unique journey brings a rare depth to his teaching and research, which focus on how we lead, how we learn, and—most importantly—how we stay human in times of constant change. We explore together: His childhood influences and formative years in Sicily. The lessons he carried from psychiatry into leadership education. Why he believes leadership is not just about skills, but about “the inner work” of becoming yourself—on purpose. How bravery, humility, and emotional courage are reshaping leadership today. Why he describes leadership as “a kind of love”, and what that means for organizations navigating uncertainty and reinvention. Gianpiero’s voice is poetic, deeply human, and a powerful reminder that leadership is not about perfection or performance—but about presence, purpose, and connection. 🎧 If you enjoyed this conversation, you might also like these episodes: Amy Edmondson – How to fail well: https://www.jpcourtois.com/podcast/how-to-fail-well-with-amy-edmondson Mellody Hobson – Mastering Your Destiny: https://www.jpcourtois.com/podcast/mastering-your-destiny-with-mellody-hobson Reshma Saujani – The Power of Bravery: https://www.jpcourtois.com/podcast/the-power-of-bravery-with-reshma-saujani And don’t forget: please rate and review the podcast on your favorite platform. Your support helps us reach even more leaders who want to create impact with meaning and humanity. 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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[FR] Du monastère à la télévision : le voyage d’Hermès Garanger
Méditation, neurosciences et leadership spirituel Dans cet épisode du Positive Leadership Podcast, j’ai le plaisir d’accueillir Hermès Garanger : Lama, conférencière, auteure et productrice de télévision. À seulement 19 ans, elle est devenue la plus jeune femme Lama occidentale après une retraite spirituelle de plus de 1 000 jours. Depuis, elle a consacré plus de 30 000 heures à la méditation et plus de 25 ans à une carrière dans l’audiovisuel, réussissant à allier deux univers : la spiritualité et la production télévisuelle. Nous parlons ensemble de son parcours unique, des enseignements tirés de ses recherches en neurosciences, et de la manière dont elle intègre la méditation dans les entreprises pour transformer le bien-être, la gestion du stress et la performance collective. Hermès partage également sa vision du rôle des femmes dans la société, de l’équilibre entre vie spirituelle et vie professionnelle, ainsi que de l’avenir de la méditation dans nos sociétés modernes. 👉 Si cet échange vous inspire, laissez-nous un avis 5⭐ et abonnez-vous pour ne manquer aucun épisode. 🔎 Pour prolonger la réflexion, découvrez aussi : Dandapani – Sur l’art de diriger son énergie et son attention : https://www.buzzsprout.com/1798971/episodes/12989229-improving-your-focus-with-dandapani Daniel Goleman – Sur l’intelligence émotionnelle et le leadership : https://www.buzzsprout.com/1798971/episodes/14940410-optimizing-your-performance-with-emotional-intelligence-with-daniel-goleman Amy Edmondson – Sur la sécurité psychologique et la performance des équipes : https://www.buzzsprout.com/1798971/episodes/15687150-how-to-fail-well-with-amy-edmondson 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/
Positive Leadership has the power to change the world. By focusing on trust, empathy, authenticity and deep collaboration, leaders can energize their teams to achieve success for individuals, their organizations, and society as a whole. Yet, it remains relatively unknown outside positive psychology and neuroscience circles.Join Jean-Philippe Courtois, former member of the Microsoft senior leadership team alongside Satya Nadella and co-founder of Live for Good, as he brings Positive Leadership to life for anyone in a leadership capacity—both personally and professionally. With help from his guests, Jean-Philippe explores how purpose-driven leaders can generate the positive energy needed to drive business success, individual fulfillment, and societal impact across a range of industries—from technology and social enterprise to sports and coffee.Most importantly, you’ll learn practical tips to apply in your own life—so you can start making a positive difference in the world.
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