This Is Working with Daniel Roth

This week, Andrew Seaman, Senior Managing Editor for Jobs & Career Development at LinkedIn News, and host of LinkedIn's job search podcast, "Get Hired," sits in the hot seat for a round of rapid-fire questions about how he works.Andrew shares the bag that has him prepped for just about any situation, which newscasters he wrote to for early motivation (and what responses he got), and why he recommends pursuing contentment - not love - for job satisfaction.Got questions you want to hear on This is Quick? Share a post or comment on LinkedIn using the hashtag #ThisisWorking.Follow Andrew Seaman, Nina Melendez, and Dan Roth on LinkedIn.Subscribe to our This is Working newsletter - you’ll get our next leadership insights delivered right to your inbox.For actionable advice on landing your next job, subscribe to Andrew's Get Hired newsletter, and find his podcast wherever you listen.

LinkedIn recently released its inaugural Top MBA list, a data-backed ranking of graduate business programs that lead to career growth. In the U.S., Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management ranked sixth. One factor that sets them apart is their focus on empathy as a teachable skill. In this episode, Nina and Dan highlight takeaways from Dan’s recent conversation with Francesca Cornelli, Dean of Kellogg. They discuss whether an MBA is worth the money, if companies can be empathetic, and how professionals can stay competitive in the face of rapidly changing technology.Watch the video of Dan's conversation with Spike Lee on the LinkedIn News Page and find LinkedIn’s Top MBA list here.You can share your thoughts via email at ThisisWorking@linkedin.com, or join the conversation directly on LinkedIn using the hashtag #ThisisWorking.Follow Dean Cornelli, Nina Melendez, and Dan Roth on LinkedIn, and subscribe to the newsletter here.

Francesca Cornelli, Dean of the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, shares her journey to becoming a dean, struggles with procrastination, and the importance of clarity in one-on-one meetings. She emphasizes learning from career mistakes and following passion, while reflecting on the significance of self-criticism and belief in one's skills.

Last month, renowned director Spike Lee joined LinkedIn Editor-in-Chief Daniel Roth for a candid conversation on the set of LinkedIn's Talent Connect event in New York City. In this episode, Dan and Nina highlight takeaways from that conversation and share their own thoughts. They discuss barriers to entry in higher education, the role of ambition in crafting a successful career, and the power parents have to make (or more often break) their children's dreams.Watch the video of Dan's conversation with Spike Lee on the LinkedIn News Page.You can send us your thoughts via email to ThisisWorking@linkedin.com, or join the conversation directly on LinkedIn using the hashtag #ThisisWorking.Follow Nina Melendez and Dan Roth on LinkedIn, and subscribe to the newsletter here.

Jessi Hempel, LinkedIn Senior Editor-at-Large and host of Hello Monday, shares insights on work, finding passion, productivity habits, following curiosities, and career advice in this quick episode. She emphasizes the importance of exploration and starting without perfection, while discussing morning pages, mentorship, and one-on-one meetings.

Today, LinkedIn Editor-in-Chief Dan Roth sits down with Sir Richard Branson to talk about how dyslexia has impacted his life and career.October is Dyslexia Awareness Month. The conversation around dyslexia has evolved significantly over the years, and opinions about dyslexia are beginning to change as scientists find that dyslexics don't just see words differently -- they see the world differently, leading to sought-after skills like creativity, problem solving, and leadership.While dyslexic thinking is emerging as a skill in its own right, with more than 20,000 LinkedIn members listing "dyslexic thinking" as a skill on their profile, research by LinkedIn and Made by Dyslexia reveals that the vast majority of US and UK dyslexics don't feel that their workplaces know their strengths and talents.Today, Sir Richard shares his story, his perspective, and his takeaways from crafting a remarkable life with dyslexia as one variable.Follow Richard Branson and Daniel Roth on LinkedIn.Join our This is Working community by subscribing to Dan’s newsletter and posting your thoughts on LinkedIn using the hashtag #ThisIsWorking.

This week, Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the IMF, sits in the hot seat for a round of rapid-fire questions about how she works. Kristalina shares the secret of lipstick as confidence builder, the band Queen as a motivating anchor, and the touching story of how a relative's illness pivoted her to a lifetime of service to our world.Got questions you want to hear on This is Quick? Share a post or comment on LinkedIn using the hashtag #ThisisWorkingFollow Kristalina Georgieva, the IMF, and Dan Roth on LinkedIn.Subscribe to our This is Working newsletter - you’ll get our next leadership insights delivered right to your inbox.

Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, shares her insights on collective crisis management, strategies for handling overwork, and the role of risk taking in your career. Also discussed are Halloween costumes, analyzing data and addressing burnout, managing burnout in the workplace, and learning to be successful as an employee.

This week, Everette Taylor, Kickstarter CEO, sits in the hot seat for a round of rapid-fire questions about how he works. Everette tells the story and superstition behind his lucky leather ring, opens up about finding an early mentor in superstar artist and mogul Jay-Z...despite never actually meeting him, and offers up the secret to a great 1:1.Got questions you want to hear on This is Quick? Share a post or comment on LinkedIn using the hashtag #ThisisWorkingFollow Everette Taylor, Kickstarter, and Dan Roth on LinkedIn.Subscribe to our This is Working newsletter - you’ll get our next leadership insights delivered right to your inbox.

Dany Garcia, Co-Founder of LinkedIn 2023 Top Startup ZOA Energy, is a committed multi-hyphenate. In addition to ZOA, she's a founder of Seven Bucks Productions, lifestyle brand GSTQ, and co-owner of the XFL alongside her business partner, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. In this episode of #ThisIsWorking the Podcast, Dan Roth and Nina Melendez dig into takeaways from Dan's recent interview with Dany. They talk about what goes into building terrific teams, why relating to your audience is key to growth, and how being the unique person in the room can feel like a shortcoming, but it's actually a superpower. Dan also shares a powerful lesson on why supporting others is a much better choice than than being snarky.To watch Dan's full interview with Dany Garcia, click here. You can also learn more about LinkedIn's Top Startups list of 2023 and see LinkedIn's former CEO Jeff Weiner's approach to team building.Got questions you want to hear our This is Working hosts ask? Share a post or comment on LinkedIn using the hashtag #ThisIsWorking, or drop us a line. You can reach us at ThisisWorking@LinkedIn.com.Follow Dany Garcia, Dan Roth and Nina Melendez on LinkedIn, and subscribe to the This is Working newsletter here: LinkedIn.com/ThisIsWorking