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Positive Leadership

Positive Leadership has the power to change the world. By focusing on trust, empathy and wellbeing, leaders can energize their teams to achieve success for individuals, their organization, and society overall. But it is still something that is relatively unknown outside academic circles. Join Jean-Philippe Courtois, a member of the Microsoft executive senior leadership team, as he brings Positive Leadership to life for anyone who acts in a leadership capacity, both personally and professionally. With help from his guests, Jean-Philippe will show you how purpose-led leaders can generate a positive energy that achieves commercial success, individual happiness and societal impact across a range of situations and sectors – from technology and social enterprise to sports and coffee. And most importantly, you’ll learn practical tips for applying it to your own life – so you can begin making a difference.

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Leading Through Civic Engagement (with Eric Liu)

February 06, 2025 • Jean-Philippe Courtois • Season 10 • Episode 12

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, influence, and impact. He explores how everyday actions can foster a culture of engagement, why citizenship is a muscle we must exercise, and what leaders can do to inspire civic responsibility in their communities.

Listen to this insightful conversation with JP and discover how you, too, can lead with purpose and engagement. For more leadership wisdom, revisit these inspiring episodes:

🎙 Daniel Goleman – The power of emotional intelligence in leadership: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1798971/14123019

🎙 Hannah Ritchie – Data-driven optimism for a sustainable future: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1798971/15534568

🎙 Laurence Tubiana – Leading the fight against climate change: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1798971/15270149

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