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This Is Working with Daniel Roth

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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Wednesday · 11 min
Why Oprah thinks you shouldn’t rush your next act
prah Winfrey thought she’d spend this chapter of her life picking roses and taking walks. Instead, she’s back behind the mic with her new show, The Oprah Podcast. LinkedIn Editor-in-Chief Dan Roth sits down with Oprah to talk about what pulled her back to work and the career move she’d do differently. Oprah shares why she sees the podcast as “an offering,” what she learned from building a television network, and her advice for anyone thinking about retiring or switching jobs.
September 4 · 15 min
Jamie Dimon and John Stankey's Honest Advice for Leaders and Gen Z
Should you push back on your CEO? Become a creator? Is college still worth it? Those are some of the questions Jamie Dimon, John Stankey and LinkedIn's Editor in Chief Daniel Roth got into when they sat down together at JPMorganChase in Manhattan. They were there to celebrate a 125-year relationship between JPMorganChase and AT&T. But the conversation quickly moved from the past to what work and careers look like now.
June 17 · 15 min
How customer obsession is driving success at Lyft
When Lyft CEO David Risher started, he had to let 26% of his team go. "Our prices when I started were just too high. We weren't paying drivers enough." On this episode of This Is Working, David shares the hard calls he had to make when he became CEO, and how he took the company from losing money to its first full year of profitability. We also get into why he still drives his own Lyft every six weeks, and the rider conversation that changed how he thinks about pricing.
May 6 · 14 min
The playbook era is over
PwC's global chairman Mohamed Kande is working with some of the world's biggest companies in real time as the rules of business are being rewritten. On this episode of This Is Working, LinkedIn Editor in Chief Dan Roth asks him: what does it take to lead when AI has changed the rules? In their conversation, Mohamed also gets into why AI can give you expertise but will never give you judgment, why the best leaders right now are willing to be students again, and why avoiding tough calls is just "lazy leadership."
April 2 · 14 min
Rebecca Minkoff on how to avoid failure as a founder
"It sounds sexy to call yourself a founder. But this is a long game." Rebecca Minkoff has been playing it for almost two decades, and she came ready to talk about the parts nobody warns you about. She didn't hold back, on what happens after you take investor money, how to know when it's time to sell, and why a great idea means nothing without product market fit.
March 5 · 14 min
The best skill for your career
The best careers are built on curiosity. Bill Gurley — the legendary Benchmark Capital investor behind Uber, Zillow, and Snapchat — makes that case in his new book, Runnin' Down a Dream. I sat down with him on the same day we published LinkedIn's annual Skills on the Rise list, and his message felt like a perfect companion to it: the skill that makes all the others possible is being a continuous learner. And for that, Bill says, you need to have fascination.
February 5 · 11 min
Why Bank of America CEO Is optimistic about the future of banking
Even though in 1969 people predicted that computers would kill all jobs, the workforce nearly doubled in 50 years. Bank of America Chairman and CEO, Brian Moynihan, is betting history will repeat itself. In this episode of This Is Working, the CEO and Chairman of Bank of America explains why AI will augment-- rather than replace-- workers, why frameworks are key to trying new things, and why curiosity is the trait that he values the most when building a team. To get more leadership insights like these in your inbox, subscribe to the free This Is Working newsletter.
January 22 · 4 min
This Is Quick: Why Lazard's CEO wants to know your biggest failure
On this week's episode of This Is Quick, Lazard CEO Peter Orszag is in the hot seat. Peter shares the best advice he's ever gotten, his biggest learning as CEO, and the one interview question he always asks. To get more leadership insights like these in your inbox, subscribe to the free This Is Working newsletter.
January 8 · 14 min
A new kind of Wall Street culture
In this episode of This is Working, Lazard CEO Peter Orszag sits down with Dan Roth to break down what real leadership looks like when the stakes are high. He makes the case for being fact-based, having a point of view, and speaking truth to power even when it feels risky, because credibility compounds. Peter also shares why AI is reshaping everything from internal feedback loops to the broader economy.
Dec 19, 2025 · 5 min
This Is Quick: What Christie’s CEO Looks for When Hiring
In this week's episode of This is Quick, Bonnie Brennan, CEO of Christie's, shares: The best career advice she’s ever received What she really looks for when hiring How to give feedback in a way that leads to real change To get more leadership insights like these in your inbox, subscribe to the free This Is Working newsletter.
Dec 4, 2025 · 11 min
Christie's CEO on the business of building relationships
Christie's CEO Bonnie Brennan has a simple philosophy: "We're in the business of getting business." In this episode of This Is Working, Bonnie breaks down how she leads one of the world's most iconic auction houses by: Showing up when there's no business at stake Staying relevant for the next generation of collectors by embracing new categories, like handbags and NFTs. Empowering her team to bring risky ideas forward (like the one that led to a $69.3 million NFT sale) Subscribe to the This is Working newsletter for more great insights: linkedin.com/thisisworking
Nov 13, 2025 · 6 min
This is Quick: Why Favorite Daughter Co-founders hire for passion not pedigree
On this week’s episode of This Is Quick, Erin and Sara Foster, the sisters behind Favorite Daughter and the hit Netflix show "Nobody Wants This", share how they make tough decisions as partners, why brutal honesty can be both a strength and a challenge, and what they really think about office romance. To get more leadership insights like these in your inbox, subscribe to the free This Is Working newsletter.
Nov 6, 2025 · 16 min
Erin and Sara Foster on Turning “Failure” Into an Empire
From their early work with Bumble to building Favorite Daughter, Erin and Sara Foster turned “failure” into a business that now includes a clothing line, VC fund, podcast, and a hit Netflix series, “Nobody Wants This.” In this episode of This Is Working, they open up about what it takes to build brands, balance sisterhood with business, and turn uncertainty into direction. Subscribe to the This is Working newsletter for more great insights: linkedin.com/thisisworking
Oct 16, 2025 · 10 min
This Is Quick: Why Rent the Runway’s CEO believes personality beats experience
On this week’s episode of This Is Quick, Rent the Runway CEO and co-founder Jennifer Hyman shares the one trait she looks for in every hire, how she delivers feedback that actually sticks, and the interview question she swears by. To get more leadership insights like these in your inbox, subscribe to the free This Is Working newsletter.
Oct 2, 2025 · 16 min
IPO, Setbacks, and the Power of Resilience: Jennifer Hyman on Rebuilding Rent the Runway
Rent the Runway is one of those ideas you should have thought of first. But while the concept seems like a slam dunk — an infinite closet of outfits for customers who want to wear it once — the road was extremely bumpy for co-founder and CEO Jennifer Hyman. The challenges were epic. A global pandemic, which could have been an existential event. An IPO pop which disappeared almost overnight, precipitating a credit crisis. A crossroads when she had drifted away from day-to-day and her father was diagnosed with terminal cancer. Even coming to terms with something as fundamental as understanding the company's DNA. "Now, millions of women are renting clothes, whereas there were zero women renting clothes when I had this vision in 2008,” Hyman told me for This is Working. "I believe in this more ever." Subscribe to the This is Working newsletter for more great insights: linkedin.com/thisisworking
Sep 18, 2025 · 9 min
This is Quick: Why Overtime's CEO prioritizes personality over experience when hiring
On this week’s episode of This Is Quick, Dan Porter, CEO of Overtime, the sports network built for the next generation of fans, shares his playbook for spotting talent and building teams. Porter explains why strict career goals can hold you back, the one interview question that shows a candidates true potential, and why understanding your role matters more than chasing stardom. To get more leadership insights like these in your inbox, subscribe to the free This Is Working newsletter.
Sep 4, 2025 · 16 min
Love the player, like the game — How Overtime's Dan Porter built a Gen Z powerhouse
Dan Porter's secret to having a good idea? "Have a lot of ideas." His big idea, Overtime, wasn't even mocked by early prospective backers. They just didn't get it. A Gen Z focussed sports media service with no scores, and no trade rumors, and no talking heads? Short videos meant to be consumed on a smartphone? Of athletes most people probably hadn't heard of yet but which were captivating the cohort? What? The social-media sports platform now boasts 40+ accounts, 100M+ followers, and billions of video views. And then Porter took the next level to a whole 'nother level with Overtime Elite — a league that invests in young players, pays them, and prepares them to go pro. Tune in to learn how Porter created a thriving community built for a generation of sports fans who don't really watch TV, sit through hours-long games and look to influencers for inspiration. Subscribe to the This is Working newsletter for more great insights: linkedin.com/thisisworking
Aug 21, 2025 · 8 min
This is Quick: Ret. Gen. Stanley McChrystal on Why Most One-on-One Meetings Are a Waste of Time
Retired four-star General Stanley McChrystal brings his military leadership style to this week's episode. He explains why most one-on-one meetings are "inefficient" because "you have 20 one-on-one meetings and 20 people will hear different things." McChrystal also shares his direct approach to feedback, and why he lets opportunities guide his career instead of rigid goals. To get more great insights from leaders direct to your inbox, subscribe to the free This is Working newsletter ⁠here⁠.
Aug 7, 2025 · 17 min
Retired Gen. Stanley McChrystal's road from the battlefield to boardroom
Want to lead effectively in any environment — whether in business or on the battlefield? Retired Gen. Stanley McChrystal talks to LinkedIn editor-in-Chief Dan Roth about the core principles of leadership that transcend industries. His key insights? High standards matter: Carrying the rigor and expectations from military operations into civilian organizations can redefine excellence. Trust builds leadership: Credibility and loyalty are fundamental to effective leadership in any scenario. Adapt and empower: Great leaders equip their teams to make mission-aligned decisions, even in unpredictable circumstances. Subscribe to the This is Working newsletter for more great insights: linkedin.com/thisisworking
Jul 24, 2025 · 7 min
This is Quick: What the President of Blackstone prioritizes when hiring
This Is Quick: What the President of Blackstone prioritizes when hiring On this week’s rapid-fire Q&A, Blackstone President and COO Jon Gray sits down with LinkedIn’s Editor-in-Chief Dan Roth to share what he looks for in new hires, how he stays focused, and the right way to give tough feedback. Among the insights: Why he always asks candidates to “tell me your story” The soft skill he values most in interviews (hint: it’s not on a resume) The productivity habit he sticks to, no matter what time zone he's in To get more great insights from leaders direct to your inbox, subscribe to the free This is Working newsletter here.

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