This Is Working with Daniel Roth
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Join LinkedIn’s Editor-in-Chief Dan Roth as he pulls back the curtain on how the world’s most dynamic leaders think, lead, and build. Going beyond titles and buzzwords, This Is Working uncovers the human stories behind high-impact leadership. These are the thoughtleaders and changemakers who are reshaping industries: from tacos to tech, AI to alcohol-free beer, fashion to finance. You’ll hear from guests like Jamie Dimon on rethinking talent, Chuck Robbins on leading through transformation, and Dr. Fei-Fei Li on the human side of AI. Tune in every other week for candid conversations on what’s working at work, and what’s yet to come.
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Nov 4, 2026 • 16min
Jamie Dimon and John Stankey's honest advice for leaders and Gen Z
Jamie Dimon, JPMorganChase chairman and CEO, and John Stankey, AT&T chairman and CEO, discuss technology, AI, and staying competitive. They explore honest pushback, learning from experts, Gen Z’s career ambitions, and whether college is still the best path. Trades, practical credentials, hard work, curiosity, and building adaptable companies all take center stage.
Nov 4, 2026 • 4min
Candace Nelson, founder of Sprinkles & Pizzana, on building a brand people actually trust
Do you have to become a manager to keep growing? Does every founder need to create content? And how much of it should AI write?
Dan Roth sat down with Candace Nelson to work through LinkedIn posts asking those questions.
She brought stories from building Sprinkles and Pizzana, including a customer complaint about wine glasses that changed how she thought about posting.
Her advice if you’re nervous about getting started: “embrace the cringe.”
Oct 28, 2026 • 12min
Why Oprah thinks you shouldn’t rush your next act
prah Winfrey thought she’d spend this chapter of her life picking roses and taking walks. Instead, she’s back behind the mic with her new show, The Oprah Podcast.
LinkedIn Editor-in-Chief Dan Roth sits down with Oprah to talk about what pulled her back to work and the career move she’d do differently.
Oprah shares why she sees the podcast as “an offering,” what she learned from building a television network, and her advice for anyone thinking about retiring or switching jobs.
Jun 17, 2026 • 16min
How customer obsession is driving success at Lyft
When Lyft CEO David Risher started, he had to let 26% of his team go.
"Our prices when I started were just too high. We weren't paying drivers enough."
On this episode of This Is Working, David shares the hard calls he had to make when he became CEO, and how he took the company from losing money to its first full year of profitability.
We also get into why he still drives his own Lyft every six weeks, and the rider conversation that changed how he thinks about pricing.
May 6, 2026 • 15min
The playbook era is over
PwC's global chairman Mohamed Kande is working with some of the world's biggest companies in real time as the rules of business are being rewritten.
On this episode of This Is Working, LinkedIn Editor in Chief Dan Roth asks him: what does it take to lead when AI has changed the rules?
In their conversation, Mohamed also gets into why AI can give you expertise but will never give you judgment, why the best leaders right now are willing to be students again, and why avoiding tough calls is just "lazy leadership."
Apr 2, 2026 • 15min
Rebecca Minkoff on how to avoid failure as a founder
"It sounds sexy to call yourself a founder. But this is a long game."
Rebecca Minkoff has been playing it for almost two decades, and she came ready to talk about the parts nobody warns you about.
She didn't hold back, on what happens after you take investor money, how to know when it's time to sell, and why a great idea means nothing without product market fit.
Mar 5, 2026 • 15min
The best skill for your career
Bill Gurley, Benchmark Capital partner and investor behind Uber, Zillow, and Snapchat, shares why curiosity powers long careers. He argues fascination makes continuous learning sustainable. Conversations cover playful learning, becoming the AI expert in your role, building AI implementation skills, forming peer cohorts, and turning hobbies into irresistible careers.
Feb 5, 2026 • 12min
Why Bank of America CEO Is optimistic about the future of banking
Even though in 1969 people predicted that computers would kill all jobs, the workforce nearly doubled in 50 years.
Bank of America Chairman and CEO, Brian Moynihan, is betting history will repeat itself.
In this episode of This Is Working, the CEO and Chairman of Bank of America explains why AI will augment-- rather than replace-- workers, why frameworks are key to trying new things, and why curiosity is the trait that he values the most when building a team.
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Jan 22, 2026 • 4min
This Is Quick: Why Lazard's CEO wants to know your biggest failure
Peter Orszag, CEO of Lazard and a former public official, shares invaluable insights from his illustrious career. He discusses the importance of asking candidates about their biggest failures to gauge resilience. Orszag emphasizes the value of one-on-one meetings, holding several each week to foster connection. He also advises when to leave a job, highlighting the need to exit when enthusiasm wanes. Plus, he reflects on his brief stint at McKinsey, showcasing the significance of finding the right fit in one's career.
Jan 8, 2026 • 15min
A new kind of Wall Street culture
In this episode of This is Working, Lazard CEO Peter Orszag sits down with Dan Roth to break down what real leadership looks like when the stakes are high. He makes the case for being fact-based, having a point of view, and speaking truth to power even when it feels risky, because credibility compounds. Peter also shares why AI is reshaping everything from internal feedback loops to the broader economy.
