Our story

Born at Airbus, driven by a conviction

Our culture too often pushes us to voice the negative and silence the positive. We created Listen Leon to reverse that and put recognition back at the heart of work.

The Listen Leon team, gathered around recognition at work

Our vision

Recognition for everyone

By making recognition at work simple and enjoyable through technology, it becomes a cultural gesture practiced by everyone and for the good of all.

Our mission

A society where everyone feels recognized

Working toward a society where every employee feels recognized, in companies, hospitals, cities, schools, universities, associations…

About us

Our team

A band of enthusiasts gathered in the south of France to put recognition back at the heart of work. A dream turned reality since 2018.

Benoit Grondin
Founder

Benoit Grondin

Benoit Grondin is a committed entrepreneur. Convinced that recognition can transform work, he leads Listen Leon across healthcare, the public sector and education. His goal: to build more connection, trust and meaning in our organizations.

The early pioneers

Marion Choppin

Marion Choppin

Pioneer

One of the early pioneers, she helped Listen Leon shape its culture: positive energy, trust and engagement, before moving on to new adventures.

Yannick

Yannick

Pioneer

At the very start of the project, he built the technological foundations of Listen Leon, before moving on to new adventures.

Our origins

An intrapreneurship project born at Airbus

Listen Leon started as an intrapreneurship project at Airbus, before becoming a company of its own dedicated to recognition at work. More than 500,000 thank-you messages have since been exchanged, at Airbus, in hospitals and soon in town halls.

Our values

What guides us

Five values drive Listen Leon every day.

01

Gratitude as a daily routine

We believe in the transformative power of gratitude. By recognizing and appreciating everyone's contributions at their true value, we help create workplaces and communities where positivity, collaboration, and collective growth can truly flourish.

02

Science as our foundation

Our solutions are grounded in rigorous scientific research in positive psychology, management, and neuroscience. Every feature we design is built to strengthen engagement, trust, and well-being in measurable and sustainable ways.

03

Perseverance as our driving force

Building new habits takes time and persistence. We guide organizations through this cultural shift, helping recognition and kindness become natural, daily reflexes shared by all.

04

Inclusion as our inspiration

A true culture of recognition leaves no one behind. We promote kindness, empathy, and active listening so that everyone feels seen, respected, and valued, regardless of their role, age, or background.

05

Humanity at the heart of our actions

Behind every message of recognition lies a person, an emotion, and a story. We put humanity at the center of everything we do, convinced that recognition is the first step toward a more caring and positive society.

Our manifesto

Our manifesto

We are convinced that a company's success relies first and foremost on a strong and positive internal culture.

A culture that gives everyone the freedom to progress at their own pace while providing the support needed to build confidence.

Confidence in oneself.
Confidence in others.
Confidence in the organization.

Trust is the number 1 success factor for making a structure truly effective. It is through trust that economic success can align with the co-creation of the common good.

But trust is never the result of chance. It requires the right conditions to grow. It takes smart strategies to foster and nurture it so that it can thrive in everyday interactions.

This is precisely why we created Listen Leon. Listen Leon is the ideal partner to help you shape an ever more positive company culture, measure it, and help it grow. We go far beyond simple tools that provide statistics and analyses.

Our data-driven approach powers an innovative and unique platform that enables you to unlock the full human potential of your company. This approach creates strength by focusing on collaboration and a renewed sense of engagement within teams.

Together, let's commit to a positive transformation, one that empowers individuals to thrive at work, enables teams to excel, and turns excellence into a driving force for all.

Contact us

Want to join the gratitude movement?

Let's talk about your organization.

Contact us