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

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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

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In this special summer bonus episode, I want to offer you something a little different. This is a chance to pause, reflect, and reconnect with what truly matters. Leadership that goes beyond profit to create lasting impact is what drives change, and in this 40-minute episode, I’ve gathered powerful moments from past conversations on the Positive Leadership Podcast—voices that remind us how purpose-driven leadership can change the world.

You’ll hear from leaders who have used their positions to elevate society, innovate for the future, and make a lasting difference for both people and the planet. From Fábio Barbosa’s transformation of corporate culture to Durreen Shahnaz’s pioneering work with the first Social Stock Exchange, from John Elkington’s early advocacy for sustainability to Laurence Tubiana’s critical role in securing the Paris Agreement—each story highlights how leadership with purpose can ignite change.

I hope this episode inspires you to take time not just to relax this summer, but to also reconnect with your own leadership purpose. Thank you for being part of this Positive Leadership community, and enjoy the episode.

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