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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Aug 1, 2021 • 31min
LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky on the tectonic shifts in work
LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky sits down with editor-in-chief Daniel Roth to share his non-linear career path, his belief in the power of a skill-driven employment landscape, and the lessons he’s learned from steering a 16,000+ person company during a global pandemic.
Jul 28, 2021 • 28min
Tamron Hall on the Great Reshuffle
Tamron Hall, EMMY Award-winning journalist and host of LinkedIn’s #RESHUFFLE series, sits down - in person! - with LinkedIn editor-in-chief Daniel Roth for a look at how the pandemic affected The Tamron Hall Show, and to share her thoughts on the future of work.
Jun 27, 2021 • 32min
Robert Downey Jr.’s next act: environmental venture capitalist
Robert Downey Jr. gained worldwide fame as an actor, producer, and pop-culture icon. His Marvel contract completed, he’s embarking on a new career: venture capitalist and green business champion. He joins LinkedIn Editor-in-Chief Daniel Roth to lay out his vision.
May 22, 2021 • 31min
Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla on making the COVID vaccine
COVID-19 took over the world over the past 16 months, causing death and disruption in country after country. But there’s hope now - because of the rapid development of COVID-19 vaccines. Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla joins LinkedIn Editor-in-Chief Daniel Roth to discuss how Pfizer and BioNTech raced against time and convention to save lives and economies by creating their vaccine.
Apr 2, 2021 • 32min
The CEO out to end the jobs gap for 1M Black Americans
OneTen is a coalition with an ambitious goal: get 1 million Black Americans without 4-year degrees into good jobs within the next 10 years. Big name CEOs have committed, from the heads of AT&T to Nike to Walmart. OneTen CEO Maurice Jones talks with LinkedIn Editor-in-Chief Daniel Roth about the infrastructure being assembled to meet the goal and why he thinks that “if you solve for black talent, you solve for everybody in America.”
Mar 12, 2021 • 29min
Eddie Huang on how to ignore critics
Eddie Huang has made a series of career leaps - corporate lawyer to restaurateur to memoirist to producer. Now, he makes the leap to director with his first feature film, Boogie. In this episode, he chats with LinkedIn Editor-in-Chief Dan Roth about the unique mindset that has enabled his every move, and shares the importance of walking your own path.
Feb 19, 2021 • 26min
Andrew Ross Sorkin on pursuing corporate responsibility
Andrew Ross Sorkin is a lifelong business news phenom who began his storied career by writing for the New York Times while still in high school. Now, the author, Billions co-creator, co-host of CNBC’s Squawk Box, and author of NYT’s must-read DealBook newsletter visits LinkedIn Editor-in-Chief Dan Roth to share his insights and his experience using his platform to push corporations for social change and accountability.
Feb 12, 2021 • 25min
Baron Davis shares his business playbook
NBA All Star Baron Davis spent a rare 13 years in pro sports, playing for the Hornets, the Warriors, the Clippers, and the Knicks. Unlike other players, Baron always had one eye on what he’d do after retirement. It’s been expansive: from investing to mentoring. This week, Baron sits down with LinkedIn Editor-in-Chief Daniel Roth to share tips from his business playbook, and his vision of a more equitable financial future for young entrepreneurs of color. (And what’s going on with that potential Reebok purchase.)
Feb 6, 2021 • 30min
Ray Dalio on wealth gaps, division and Bitcoin
When billionaire investor and NYT bestselling author Ray Dalio last joined This is Working, COVID-19 had just shut down the economy. At that time, Ray shared with LinkedIn Editor-in-Chief Daniel Roth what he was looking for to determine if society would emerge stronger or weaker. Nearly a year later, he’s pessimistic about our progress so far. He explained why — and how he feels we can turn things around. He also gave some thoughts about how Gamestop and Bitcoin fit into the bigger picture.
Jan 22, 2021 • 31min
Netflix’s Vernā Myers on creating meaningful inclusion
Vernā Myers, Netflix’s VP of Inclusion Strategy, has dedicated her life to tackling bias in society and in the workplace. She sits down with LinkedIn Editor-in-Chief Daniel Roth for a candid conversation about her career journey, Netflix’s approach to inclusion, and the reason she believes a solid inclusion strategy sets the stage for excellence, period.
