This Is Working with Daniel Roth

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

This week, Dany Garcia, co-founder of LinkedIn Top Startup Zoa Energy, sits in the hot seat for a round of rapid-fire questions about how she works. Dany shares the daily routine that keeps her in a constant state of learning and growth, why researching your counterpart makes for a better one-on-one, and how, despite not having had mentors herself, she's baking mentoring others into her leadership style.Got questions you want to hear on This is Quick? Share a post or comment on LinkedIn using the hashtag #ThisisWorkingFollow Dany Garcia, Zoa Energy, The Garcia Companies, and Dan Roth on LinkedIn. Learn more about all of LinkedIn's Top Startups here.Subscribe to our This is Working newsletter - you’ll get our next leadership insights delivered right to your inbox.

LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky sits down for a round of rapid-fire questions about how he works. They discuss his video and podcast series, career journeys, the role of a Chief of Staff, mentorship, one-on-one meetings, and career mistakes.

Bob Pittman is the founder of MTV, the architect of AOL’s explosive growth, and the leader that navigated Six Flags through years of turmoil. Now he’s the CEO of iHeartMedia, one of the biggest media companies in the U.S. He's achieved all this success by channeling three important career skills: listening, observing, and empathizing. In this episode of #ThisIsWorking the Podcast, Dan Roth and Nina Melendez Ibarra dive into an accident that left Bob without an eye which ended up being the catalyst that made empathy his superpower. They also discuss making decisions with your gut vs data and why you can take a job even if you’re not passionate about it. In this episode of #ThisIsWorking the Podcast, Dan Roth and Nina Melendez Ibarra delve into a life-changing accident that cost Bob an eye, ultimately shaping empathy as his superpower. They also discuss the balance between following your gut and relying on data, and the value of pursuing jobs even when you’re not passionate about them.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 Bob Pittman, Dan Roth and Nina Melendez Ibarra on LinkedIn, and subscribe to the This is Working newsletter here: LinkedIn.com/ThisIsWorking

This week, iHeart Media Chairman and CEO Bob Pittman sits in the hot seat for a round of rapid fire questions on how he works. Bob shares his commitment to a hybrid to-do list strategy, why he thinks success and failure amount to the same thing, and the insight that convinced him to share his passion for his work with his kids.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 Bob Pittman and Dan Roth on LinkedIn, and subscribe to the This is Working newsletter.Next week, Bob will share more of his leadership experience in a full conversation with Dan Roth on the LinkedIn News page.

Year Up Founder and CEO Gerald Chertavian believes that skill, more than credentials, is key to making a successful hire. He also thinks it’s a way to close the opportunity gap that primarily impacts low income individuals. In this episode of #ThisIsWorking the Podcast, Dan Roth and Nina Melendez Ibarra discuss Gerald’s mission with Year Up, including primary factors in improving social mobility, whether the ROI on college networks is worth the cost of a 4-year degree, and why Gerald’s pitch to executives on skills-based hiring is a case-study on how to be persuasive.Special thanks to members Sarah Horne, Virginia Backaitis, and Ben-Jamin Toy for their comments on the topic.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 Gerald Chertavian, Dan Roth and Nina Melendez Ibarra on LinkedIn, and subscribe to the This is Working newsletter here: LinkedIn.com/ThisIsWorking