This Is Working with Daniel Roth

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.

This week on our rapid-fire Q&A, CVS Health CEO Karen S. Lynch shares her best career advice, including how you can turn any opportunity into a skill builder, and how she gained a mentor by speaking her mind. Karen also details the morning routine that gets her mentally and physically ready for the day.Have questions you want to hear on This is Quick? Share a post or comment on LinkedIn using the hashtag #ThisisWorking.Follow Karen Lynch, CVS Health, 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

CVS Health CEO Karen Lynch, the author of the new book, "Taking Up Space," is the definition of a high-powered executive. A segment of her power comes from her willingness to be both decisive and vulnerable.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 Karen. They cover the power in leaders sharing hard personal truths, what it really means to bring your whole self to work, and why it's critical for executives to gain a personal understanding of how customers interact with their companies.Watch the video of Dan's conversation with Karen Lynch 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 Karen Lynch, CVS Health, Dan Roth, Nina Melendez, and LinkedIn News on LinkedIn, and subscribe to the newsletter here.

This week on our rapid-fire Q&A, Bob Moritz, the Global Chairman of PwC, shares his trajectory from an early career in accounting to the top of PwC. Bob shares the lessons he learned as his career priorities shifted, why he wants his team to hold him accountable, and why the key to a successful career is to be a knowledge sharer, not a knowledge hoarder.Got questions you want to hear on This is Quick? Share a post or comment on LinkedIn using the hashtag #ThisisWorking.Follow Bob Moritz, PwC, 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.

Attracting top talent, developing them, and preparing them for their next venture is a core part of PwC’s strategy. Which means Bob Mortiz, the firm’s Global Chairman, has figured out the flow of employee retention/replacement like no one else. For him, it’s comes down to making sure your employees understand the strategy and have time to learn skills to prepare them for future jobs.In today's podcast conversation, LinkedIn's Editor in Chief Dan Roth and Senior Producer Nina Melendez talk about Bob’s approach, as well as some of his learnings as he steps down from his role, including the importance of developing thick skin. Watch the video of Dan's conversation with Bob Moritz 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 Bob Mortiz, Dan Roth, Nina Melendez, and LinkedIn News on LinkedIn, subscribe to the newsletter here, and find the 2024 LinkedIn Top Companies list here.

This week on our rapid-fire Q&A, Tiffany Williams, Steph Curry's indispensable right-hand and COO of Thirty Ink, reveals insights into her dynamic work life and what it takes to work with an NBA superstar. Tiffany tells us how she hesitantly took a reception desk job for the Golden State Warriors and how it ended up being a pivotal moment in her career. She also shares her secret to staying productive and explains how the unexpected challenge her love of reading poses to her success. Got questions you want to hear on This is Quick? Share a post or comment on LinkedIn using the hashtag #ThisisWorking.Follow Tiffany Williams, Stephen Curry, 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.

How do you chart a path to the very top from an unconventional beginning? For Tiffany Williams, COO of Thirty Ink, the parent company of Steph Curry's various ventures, it all comes down to making yourself known. She began as a receptionist for the Warriors and set about making herself known -- and indispensable. In today's podcast conversation, LinkedIn's Editor in Chief Dan Roth and Senior Producer Nina Melendez talk through Williams' career story and the lessons it has for all of us. They discuss finding and empowering a deputy, making longevity plays at companies you believe in, and how to land that big job opportunity.Watch the video of Dan's conversation with Tiffany Williams 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 Tiffany Williams, Thirty Ink, Dan Roth, Nina Melendez, and LinkedIn News on LinkedIn, and subscribe to the newsletter here.