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 most enduring problems.

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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 bestselling author.

Listen to the latest episode with JP to learn how to reinvent yourself – and catch up with JP’s conversations with the guests mentioned in this week's episode here: 

• Whitney Johnson: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1798971/10797020-growing-through-personal-disruption-with-whitney-johnson
• Jacqueline Novogratz: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1798971/14404175-building-a-better-world-together-with-jacqueline-novogratz
• Paul Polman https://www.buzzsprout.com/1798971/10311167-becoming-a-courageous-leader-with-paul-polman-ex-unilever-ceo-and-imagine-co-founder
• Tony Elumelu: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1798971/12532656-democratizing-opportunity-with-tony-elumelu

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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.

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• Betrand Piccard: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1798971/14487275-fr-naviguer-vers-l-avenir-avec-bertrand-piccard
• Bill George: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1798971/11276524-finding-your-true-north-with-bill-george

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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 with JP’s conversations with the guests mentioned in this week's episode here: 

• Dandapani https://www.buzzsprout.com/1798971/12989229-improving-your-focus-with-dandapani 
• Doug Conant https://www.buzzsprout.com/1798971/13160043-guiding-others-towards-greatness-with-doug-conant
• Barbara Fredrickson https://www.buzzsprout.com/1798971/9437036-understanding-love-and-positivity-in-leadership-with-dr-barbara-fredrickson
• Martin Seligman:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1798971/14222224-paving-the-way-to-positivity-with-dr-martin-seligman
• Kim Cameron: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1798971/10627686-generating-positive-energy-as-a-leader-with-kim-cameron

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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 building change at scale.

If this is your first time joining, head back to Lesson 1 and work your way from there! And you can catch up on the conversations with the guests referenced in this episode here:

• Being a changemaker with Bill Drayton: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1798971/10470937-being-a-changemaker-with-bill-drayton-ashoka-founder-and-ceo
• Becoming a courageous leader with Paul Polman: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1798971/10311167-becoming-a-courageous-leader-with-paul-polman-ex-unilever-ceo-and-imagine-co-founder
• Thriving Through Reading with Rana Dajani: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1798971/12161222-thriving-through-reading-with-rana-dajani

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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 performance. Listen now - and you can catch up with JP’s conversations with the guests mentioned in this week's episode here: 

• Martin Seligman:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1798971/14222224-paving-the-way-to-positivity-with-dr-martin-seligman
• Kim Cameron: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1798971/10627686-generating-positive-energy-as-a-leader-with-kim-cameron
• Angela Duckworth: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1798971/14677055-the-power-of-grit-with-angela-duckworth 

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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 already, you can catch up on JP's conversations with this week's featured guests in full here:

• Akhtar Badshah: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1798971/9512920-activating-purpose-mindsets-with-akhtar-badshah
• Jacqueline Novogratz: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1798971/14404175-building-a-better-world-together-with-jacqueline-novogratz
• Indra Nooyi: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1798971/14002537-driving-performance-with-purpose-with-indra-nooyi 

If you're looking for more insights on finding your way into impact, JP recommends listening to his conversations with:

• Angeline Murimirwa: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1798971/14173700-unlocking-human-potential-through-mentorship-with-angeline-murimirwa
• Rana Dajani: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1798971/12161222-thriving-through-reading-with-rana-dajani
  Reshma Saujani: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1798971/12067940-the-power-of-bravery-with-reshma-saujani
• Nandan Nilekani: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1798971/13663342-achieving-ambitious-goals-with-nandan-nilekani
• And for French speakers, Élisabeth Moreno: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1798971/14085690-fr-realiser-l-impossible-avec-elisabeth-moreno 

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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.

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Pour en savoir plus sur les invités mentionnés dans l'épisode de cette semaine, cliquez ici:

• Elisabeth Moreno https://thepositiveleadershippodcast.buzzsprout.com/1798971/14085690-fr-realiser-l-impossible-avec-elisabeth-moreno
• Lucie Basch https://thepositiveleadershippodcast.buzzsprout.com/1798971/13074476-fr-construire-une-entreprise-pour-un-monde-meilleur-avec-lucie-basch
• Pierre Dubuc https://thepositiveleadershippodcast.buzzsprout.com/1798971/9146427-fr-lancer-une-entreprise-a-mission-avec-pierre-dubuc-cofounder-and-ceo-openclassrooms
• Sal Khan https://www.buzzsprout.com/1798971/12348288-revolutionizing-education-with-sal-khan 

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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 can click the links below: 

• Boyan Slat: https://thepositiveleadershippodcast.buzzsprout.com/1798971/13329790
• Cheryl Dorsey: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1798971/10674461  
• Vincent Stanley: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1798971/episodes/9192445

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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.

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