This Is Working with Daniel Roth

A major priority of Whole Foods CEO Jason Buechel’s leadership involves in-person store visits to gather feedback from employees, suppliers and customers to get a better understanding of how things are working. On the latest This is Working, LinkedIn's Editor in Chief Dan Roth talks to Buechel about his strategy of keeping the multinational market grounded in community roots. Buechel also discusses how Whole Foods has evolved its culture since becoming a part of Amazon.Share your thoughts via email at ThisisWorking@linkedin.com, or join the conversation directly on LinkedIn using the hashtag #ThisisWorking.Follow Jason Buechel, Whole Foods Market, Dan Roth and LinkedIn News on LinkedIn, and subscribe to the newsletter here.

Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, shares his secrets to productivity, like disconnecting notifications and using a simple to-do list. He emphasizes the importance of self-driven learning and deep thinking, especially on Sundays. Dimon reflects on valuable lessons from his firing at Citigroup, including the need for resilience and growth from failure. Legendary financier Sanford 'Sandy' Weil joins the conversation, providing insights on authentic leadership versus status and the significance of maintaining relationships throughout one's career.

Jamie Dimon, the influential CEO of JPMorgan Chase, discusses innovative workforce strategies that prioritize skills over traditional degrees. He emphasizes the importance of inclusivity, tapping into diverse talent pools like high school graduates and individuals with unconventional backgrounds. Dimon also highlights the transformative impact of AI on job roles, advocating for proactive talent management and succession planning. His insights on evolving hiring practices reflect a commitment to social responsibility while ensuring business success in a rapidly changing job market.

This week on our rapid fire Q&A, LinkedIn Senior Producer Sarah Storm talks to Erika Ayers Badan, Food52 CEO, author of “Nobody Cares About Your Career,” and the former CEO of Barstool Sports. Erika talks about learning to see feedback as a gift and the moment that led her to dramatically change what she did for a living. She also shares her top career advice, which includes finding something that scares you and embracing failure.Be sure to check out Erika’s full conversation with Sarah on Hello Monday.Have questions you want to hear on This is Quick? Share a post or comment on LinkedIn using the hashtag #ThisisWorking.Follow Erika Ayers Badan, Sarah Storm, Dan Roth, and LinkedIn News on LinkedIn.

This week on our rapid-fire Q&A, Slutty Vegan founder and CEO Pinky Cole talks about the mentorship of restaurateur and Slutty Vegan investor Danny Meyer, learning to appreciate the small wins when larger goals aren’t achieved, and why she wants to call her next book: “Never Take Your Hands Off the Wheel.”Have questions you want to hear on This is Quick? Share a post or comment on LinkedIn using the hashtag #ThisisWorking.Follow Pinky Cole, Slutty Vegan, Danny Meyer, Dan Roth, and LinkedIn News on LinkedIn.

The restaurant industry is notoriously difficult to succeed in. Slutty Vegan founder and CEO Pinky Cole knows that firsthand. She pushed through a lot of failures to build her restaurant empire and she writes about that journey in her latest book “I Hope You Fail.” In today's podcast conversation, LinkedIn's Editor in Chief Dan Roth and Senior Producer Nina Melendez talk about Dan's takeaways from his conversation with Pinky, including how her self-awareness and a resilient spirit helped turn her biggest challenges into opportunities.Watch the video of Dan's conversation with Pinky Cole on the LinkedIn News Page. You can share your thoughts via email at ThisisWorking@linkedin.com, or join the conversation directly on LinkedIn using the hashtag #ThisisWorking. Follow Pinky Cole, Slutty Vegan, Dan Roth, Nina Melendez, and LinkedIn News on LinkedIn, and subscribe to the newsletter here.

This week on our rapid-fire Q&A, Delta CEO Ed Bastian shares what he learned when he quit the company in 2005 and was asked to come back mere months later to lead a restructuring. Ed also talks about the importance of positioning yourself for success vs. going for the bigger paycheck.Have a question you want to hear on This is Quick? Share your comments via email at ThisisWorking@linkedin.com, or join the conversation directly on LinkedIn using the hashtag #ThisisWorking.Follow Ed Bastian, Delta Air Lines, Dan Roth, and LinkedIn News on LinkedIn.Subscribe to our This is Working newsletter – you’ll get our next leadership insights delivered right to your inbox

The daily work of running an airline is like solving a complicated puzzle. Delta CEO Ed Bastian has navigated his company through all kinds of turbulence to maintain its standing as one of the most admired airlines in the world. In today's podcast conversation, LinkedIn's Editor in Chief Dan Roth and Senior Producer Nina Melendez talk about Dan's takeaways from his recent conversation with Ed, including what leadership lessons can be drawn from the tough calls Ed has made and his strategic, long-term thinking beyond the in-flight experience.Watch the video of Dan's conversation with Ed Bastian on the LinkedIn News Page. You can share your thoughts via email at ThisisWorking@linkedin.com, or join the conversation directly on LinkedIn using the hashtag #ThisisWorking.Follow Ed Bastian, Delta Airlines, Dan Roth, Nina Melendez, and LinkedIn News on LinkedIn, and subscribe to the newsletter here.

Bob Pittman has built a reputation as a visionary and transformational leader — from launching MTV and Nick at Nite, to leading AOL’s explosive growth, to a stint as CEO of Six Flags, and in his current role at the helm of iHeartMedia. If you’re a regular listener of This is Working, you’ve likely heard Dan and Nina frequently mention Dan's conversation with Bob, and there’s a great reason why — he offered such a clear framework for how to grab attention and take risks. We featured some of Bob’s advice for career starters in our last episode and now bring you even more of his incredible insights.Share your comments via email at ThisisWorking@linkedin.com, or join the conversation directly on LinkedIn using the hashtag #ThisisWorking.Follow Bob Pittman, iHeart Media, Dan Roth, Nina Melendez, and LinkedIn News on LinkedIn and subscribe to our This is Working newsletter.

With graduation season in full swing, we’ve got a special episode of This is Working featuring a compilation of our favorite, actionable career advice from guests: Barack Obama, former PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi, Giant Spoon co-founder Jon Haber, Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team CEO Toto Wolff, Girls Who Code CEO Tarika Barrett, iHeartMedia CEO Bob Pittman, Today Show co-host Al Roker, Property Brothers Drew & Jonathan Scott, AI pioneer Fei-Fei Li and research professor and author Brené Brown.Pass this episode along to the recent grads in your life and follow these leaders on LinkedIn for more great insights!Share your comments via email at ThisisWorking@linkedin.com, or join the conversation directly on LinkedIn using the hashtag #ThisisWorking. Follow Dan Roth, and LinkedIn News on LinkedIn. Subscribe to our This is Working newsletter – you’ll get our next leadership insights delivered right to your inbox.