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.
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At 27, he walked alone to the end of the Earth. What he found there was not a summit. At 27, Matthieu Tordeur became the youngest explorer in the world to reach the South Pole on skis, solo and unsupported. ...

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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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