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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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May 11, 2023 • 10min
This is Quick with Coltrane Curtis
After the red light goes off on our This is Working live show, we cajole guests to stick around for quick answers to questions about productivity and career growth — a feature called This is Quick. In this week's session, Coltrane Curtis talks about what moves him, what analog item he can’t live without, and what he looks for in a great 1:1.Got questions you want to hear Editor in Chief Dan Roth ask? Share a post or comment with the hashtag #ThisIsWorking on LinkedIn, or drop us a line - you can reach us at ThisIsWorking@Linkedin.com.Follow Coltrane Curtis and Dan Roth on LinkedIn.You can watch Dan's full interview with Coltrane here. Get this conversation and more delivered directly to your inbox by subscribing to the newsletter. It's also called This is Working!

May 4, 2023 • 23min
Marketing authentically with Coltrane Curtis
On this episode of This is Working, our hosts chat about Dan’s conversation with influencer marketing pioneer and Team Epiphany founder Coltrane Curtis. They talk about the impact of style and image, and dive into Coltrane’s prescience in launching his agency back in 2004, connecting brands to communities with influence. They also chat through the power of Coltrane’s hiring practices, and the benefit of growing slowly and organically while maintaining ownership over a whole business. Nina and Dan offer their own insights and opinions - and we’re eager to hear yours as well. Jump into the conversation on LinkedIn by sharing a post or comment with the hashtag #ThisIsWorking, or drop us a line - you can reach us at ThisIsWorking@Linkedin.com.Follow Coltrane Curtis, Nina Melendez, and Dan Roth on LinkedIn.You can watch Dan's full interview with Coltrane here. Get this conversation and more delivered directly to your inbox by subscribing to the newsletter. It's also called This is Working!

Apr 27, 2023 • 9min
This is Quick with Sally Susman
After the red light goes off on our This is Working live show, we cajole guests to stick around for quick answers to questions about productivity and career growth — a feature called This is Quick. In this week's session, Sally Susman talks about why she always carries walking shoes on a business trip, how having a fantastic mentor supercharged her career, and what she and her team have gained by sharing their mistakes.Got questions you want to hear Editor in Chief Dan Roth ask? Share a post or comment with the hashtag #ThisIsWorking on LinkedIn, or drop us a line - you can reach us at ThisIsWorking@Linkedin.com.Follow Sally Susman and Dan Roth on LinkedIn.You can watch Dan's full interview with Sally here. Get this conversation and more delivered directly to your inbox by subscribing to the newsletter. It's also called This is Working!

Apr 20, 2023 • 26min
Communicating like an expert: Dan and Nina discuss Sally Susman
On our latest episode of This is Working, our hosts revisit Dan’s recent conversation with Sally Susman, Pfizer’s Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, and author of the new book Breaking Through. Dan and Nina share excerpts of the interview with Sally, work out the finer points of communicating during a crisis, and dive deep on Sally’s decision to embed a documentary crew with the teams of scientists who worked on Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine. Nina and Dan will offer their own opinions - and we’re eager to hear yours as well. Jump into the conversation on LinkedIn by sharing a post or comment with the hashtag #ThisIsWorking, or drop us a line - you can reach us at ThisIsWorking@Linkedin.com.Follow Sally Susman, Nina Melendez, and Dan Roth on LinkedIn.You can watch Dan's full interview with Sally here. Get this conversation and more delivered directly to your inbox by subscribing to the newsletter. It's also called This is Working!

Apr 13, 2023 • 6min
This is Quick with Ginni Rometty
After the red light goes off on our This is Working live show, we cajole guests to stick around for quick answers to questions about productivity and career growth — a feature called This is Quick. In this week's session, Ginni Rometty talks about how she stays off her phone, what she loves in a 1:1 — and why she can't even count the number of headbands she owns.Got questions you want to hear Editor in Chief Dan Roth ask? Share a post or comment with the hashtag #ThisIsWorking on LinkedIn, or drop us a line - you can reach us at ThisIsWorking@Linkedin.com.Follow Ginni Rometty and Dan Roth on LinkedIn.You can watch Dan's full interview with Ginni here. Get this conversation and more delivered directly to your inbox by subscribing to the newsletter. It's also called This is Working!

Apr 6, 2023 • 25min
Value-based leadership: Dan and Nina discuss Ginni Rometty
Welcome back to This is Working with Daniel Roth ! We’ve got a new format that we’re excited to share with you. As a companion to LinkedIn’s This is Working video series, each podcast episode will now bring you select interview excerpts alongside post-interview insights from LinkedIn Editor-in-Chief Dan Roth and his co-host, Senior Producer Nina Melendez. They’ll look at top takeaways, reflect on big questions, and even share a bit of behind-the-scenes trivia. Nina and Dan will offer their own opinions - and we’re eager to hear yours as well. Jump into the conversation on LinkedIn by sharing a post or comment with the hashtag #ThisIsWorking, or drop us a line - you can reach us at ThisIsWorking@Linkedin.com.In this episode, Dan and Nina discuss Dan’s recent conversation with Ginni Rometty, former Chairman and CEO of IBM, and author of the new book, GOOD POWER. They share excerpts of that conversation, discuss the ways that Ginni’s upbringing has influenced her leadership style, and dig in on whether it’s important for managers to be liked. Follow Ginni Rometty, Nina Melendez, and Dan Roth on LinkedIn.You can watch Dan's full interview with Ginni here. Get this conversation and more delivered directly to your inbox by subscribing to the newsletter. It's also called This is Working!

Mar 23, 2023 • 24min
Closing the gender gap: Dan and Nina discuss Christine Lagarde
Welcome back to This is Working with Daniel Roth ! We’ve got a new format that we’re excited to share with you. As a companion to LinkedIn’s This is Working video series, each podcast episode will now bring you select interview excerpts alongside post-interview insights from LinkedIn Editor-in-Chief Dan Roth and his co-host, Senior Producer Nina Melendez. They’ll look at top takeaways, reflect on big questions, and even share a bit of behind-the-scenes trivia. Nina and Dan will offer their own opinions - and we’re eager to hear yours as well. Jump into the conversation on LinkedIn by sharing a post or comment with the hashtag #ThisIsWorking, or drop us a line - you can reach us at ThisIsWorking@Linkedin.com.In this episode, Dan and Nina discuss Dan’s recent conversation with Mme Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank. They share excerpts of that conversation and reflect on Mme. Lagarde's candor, her outspokenness, and her criticism of the “glass cliff.”Follow Mme. Lagarde, Nina Melendez, and Dan Roth on LinkedIn.You can watch Dan's full interview with Mme. Lagarde here.Get this conversation and more delivered directly to your inbox by subscribing to the newsletter. It's also called This is Working!

Jan 12, 2023 • 28min
Richard Branson on leading with empathy in difficult times
We’re kicking off this season with a conversation between our Editor-in-Chief, Daniel Roth, and our frequent guest, Sir Richard Branson. Branson is an introspective, transparent, and entrepreneurial guest. This conversation is edited and condensed from a LinkedIn Audio Event which occurred live on the platform. Topics of note include sharing lived experiences, the state of the business world, and humane leadership during difficult times.Follow Richard Branson on LinkedInFollow Daniel Roth on LinkedInJoin our This is Working community by subscribing to Dan’s newsletter and posting your thoughts on LinkedIn using the hashtag #ThisIsWorking.

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Dec 22, 2022 • 30min
Ray Dalio on creating your own Principles
Billionaire investor and Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio rocketed to widespread fame several years ago with his bestselling book, Principles. The popular work outlines his unique approach to business and life. Now, Ray is out with a guided journal, so that anyone can devise a set of principles that work for them. He recently sat down with LinkedIn Editor in Chief Daniel Roth for a live conversation about his defining work, and his advice for taking any life to the next level.Follow Ray Dalio on LinkedInFollow Daniel Roth on LinkedInJoin our This is Working community by subscribing to Dan’s newsletter and posting your thoughts on LinkedIn using the hashtag #ThisIsWorking.

Dec 15, 2022 • 31min
Best Buy CEO Corie Barry on generating the best ideas
Best Buy CEO Corie Barry is a model for internal mobility. Before she stepped into the C-suite in 2019, Corie had racked up two decades of experience in a variety of positions within the retail giant. Corie’s impressive scope of work has uniquely equipped her to guide Best Buy through the pandemic and into the new hybrid shopping world. Now, she sits down with LinkedIn Editor-in-Chief Dan Roth to share her insights and her advice for thriving in the current moment. Follow Corie Barry on LinkedInFollow Daniel Roth on LinkedInJoin our This is Working community by subscribing to Dan’s newsletter and posting your thoughts on LinkedIn using the hashtag #ThisIsWorking.