Positive Leadership: Leading with Purpose to Change the World for Good

Join Jean-Philippe Courtois for inspiring conversations with purpose led leaders who are driving a positive impact in the world.

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Former EVP, President Microsoft Corp.
President, Live for Good

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"Thank you so much, JP. This has been truly a pleasure and I'm very, very appreciative of the mission and also the conversation. So thank you."

Bozoma Saint John

Former CMO at Netflix

"It's such an important moment to talk about positive leadership. Thank you for what you do, it matters and gives hope to so many people."

Barbara Martin Coppola

Former CEO of Decathlon

"Congratulations on such a successful podcast."

Mellody Hobsonn

Co-CEO of Ariel Investments

"Thanks for putting positive energy out into the world."

Kevin Scott

CTO of Microsoft Corp.

"Bravo to you for everything you're doing. It's splendid."

Hubert Joly

Former CEO of Best Buy

"Relationships matter a lot and that’s of course what you are so good at, JP, and the rules of thumb that you’ve created are spectacular."

Kim Cameron

Positive Psychology author

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About Jean-Philippe Courtois

As a former EVP & President at Microsoft Corp. as a cofounder of Live for Good, and Chair of SKEMA Business School, Jean-Philippe Courtois is dedicated to empowering the next generation of positive leaders who drive sustainable change through impact entrepreneurship, technology, philanthropy and social innovation.

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