
This Is Working with Daniel Roth
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.
Latest episodes

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 • 25min
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 • 29min
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 • 31min
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 • 32min
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.

Dec 1, 2022 • 35min
Patagonia’s CEO Ryan Gellert forges a sustainable future
In September 2022, Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard declared that he was giving away his ownership stake in the company - worth roughly 3 billion dollars - to a nonprofit designed to fight climate change. Patagonia’s CEO, Ryan Gellert, sits down with LinkedIn Editor-in-Chief Daniel Roth to discuss the impact this has had on the company’s employees, his own management, and what Gellert sees as the future of industry.Follow Ryan Gellert 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.

Nov 10, 2022 • 31min
Everette Taylor on kickstarting Kickstarter
Kickstarter’s new CEO, Everette Taylor, is a unique leader. He’s an entrepreneur and marketer with a high school diploma, who built his career at companies like Eastern National and United Way before landing the CMO job at Artsy, the largest online art brokerage. He joined LinkedIn Editor-in-Chief Daniel Roth for a candid conversation about how he sees his role at Kickstarter and his vision for the crowdfunding company.Follow Everette Taylor 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.

Oct 27, 2022 • 29min
Laura Miele on playing to win in the gaming industry
The gaming industry is colossal - in 2021 its revenue exceeded $214 billions, and it’s expected to grow another 50% by 2026. Electronic Arts is at the heart of some of the most popular franchises - FIFA, Madden, and The Sims. LinkedIn Editor-in-Chief Daniel Roth sits down with EA’s COO, Laura Miele, to learn about her journey to the C-suite and her vision for the future of the industry.Follow Laura Miele 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.

Sep 29, 2022 • 29min
IKEA CEO Jesper Brodin on building in exceptional times
As Jesper Brodin marks five years as IKEA CEO, he returns to This is Working to share the insights and wisdom he’s gained as he pilots the furniture giant through a pandemic, global conflict, supply chain issues, and climate change. Follow Jesper Brodin on LinkedInFollow Dan Roth on LinkedInJoin our This is Working community by subscribing to Dan's newsletter and posting your thoughts on LinkedIn using the hashtag #ThisIsWorking.

Sep 15, 2022 • 9min
Best Advice on marrying skills with intuition
This week on This is Working, we get a visit from Florencia Iriondo, the host of Best Advice on LinkedIn. In this special feed drop, we hear wisdom on blending skills and intuition from media mogul Tyler Perry, former PepsiCo Chairperson and CEO Indra Nooyi, and rock star Gwen Stefani.Follow LinkedIn Editor-in-Chief Dan Roth on LinkedInFollow Best Advice host Florencia Iriondo, and advice-givers Tyler Perry, Indra Nooyi, and Gwen Stefani on LinkedIn.To get each newsletter edition of Best Advice as it's released, subscribe here.Join our This is Working community by subscribing to Dan's newsletter and posting your thoughts on LinkedIn using the hashtag #ThisIsWorking.