This Is Working with Daniel Roth

This week, Jon Haber, co-founder of Giant Spoon - the creative advertising juggernaut that stirs up attention via big, interactive marketing campaigns, sits in the spotlight for a rapid-fire round of questioning about how he works. Jon divulges his sure-fire trick to beat procrastination, how to leverage naivety for early career achievement, and why he thinks following your dreams is the wrong way...

In a world where companies crave creative talent, Jon Haber of Giant Spoon stands out as someone who has mastered the ability to pull creativity out of every member of his staff – regardless of their roles. Giant Spoon is the advertising agency known for innovative campaigns like Stranger Things’ Upside Down on the Empire State Building and General Electric's New York Times takeover. In this episo...

This week, Dr. Fei-Fei Li, known as the godmother of AI, sits in the hot seat for a round of rapid-fire questions about how she works. Fei-Fei shares why she makes sure always to get a good night's sleep, how her high school mentor put her on the path to success, and describes how a cognitive psychologist's research paper became a catalyst for her own groundbreaking contributions to the field of a...

AI is fundamentally transforming the workplace, with pioneering technologies like ChatGPT sparking both excitement and concern. According to McKinsey & Co., 55% of global organizations have adopted AI; in the U.S. that number is 73%, according to PwC. In this episode, Dan and Tanya Dua, Tech editor at LinkedIn News and stand-in for Nina Melendez, discuss Dan’s recent interview with Fei-Fei Li who...

This week, Mark C. Thompson, sits in the hot seat for a round of rapid-fire questions about how he works. Mark shares how Charles Schwab significantly influenced his career, why he believes many influential people struggle with goal-setting, and how his experience playing the trumpet shaped his leadership skills. Got questions you want to hear on This is Quick? Share a post or comment on LinkedIn...

Happy New Year! Our team at This is Working is kicking off 2024 with an energizing discussion featuring the wisdom of star executive coach Mark C. Thompson. Mark's clientele includes Jeff Bezos, Richard Branson, Venus Williams...and by extension, listeners of This is Working. Dan and Nina dig into Mark's advice on goal setting, skilling up, and how identifying our biggest passions can set us up fo...

Just a few years ago, Barnes & Noble was nearing retail oblivion. Enter expert bookstore owner and new CEO James Daunt, who has trusted in the B&N booksellers to connect with their consumers and revive the brand. In this episode, Nina and Dan highlight takeaways from Dan’s recent conversation with James. They discuss how to revamp a company threatened by Amazon, whether leveling up your employees...

This week, we put James Daunt, Barnes & Noble CEO, to the hot seat for a quickfire session where he reveals insights about his work habits. James talks about why he'd part with his phone but never his cherished fountain pen, shares his deep enthusiasm for today's bestselling authors, and even spills a surprising secret about his reading preferences. Got a business book James should put on his must...

Earlier this week, we put one of the Property Brothers, Jonathan Scott, in the hot seat for a round of rapid-fire questions about how they work. Today, we welcome his brother Drew Scott. Drew shares his thoughts on loyalty, punctuality, and the power in understanding yourself and the way you work.  Got questions you want to hear on This is Quick? Share a post or comment on LinkedIn using the hasht...

This week, we put both of the Property Brothers in the hot seat for a round of rapid-fire questions about how they work. First up, in this episode: Jonathan Scott. Jonathan shares the unusual item he carries with him everywhere (even into our studios), his methodology for ruthless productivity, and how a lesson from his first mentor, a magician, set the stage for his future ethos and success. Got...

Over the last few years, Drew and Jonathon Scott - best known as The Property Brothers - have grown their entrepreneurial empire well beyond their HGTV stardom. They run a thriving production company, have a stylish line of home goods, and have even ventured into solar sustainability. In this episode, Nina and Dan highlight takeaways from Dan’s recent conversation with The Property Brothers. The c...

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 recomm...

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...

This week, Francesca Cornelli, Dean of the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, sits in the hot seat for a round of rapid-fire questions about how she works. Dean Cornelli shares her secret to ensuring a perfect espresso, why it's so important to learn to let go, and why even the Dean of a top business school sometimes feels like a work in progress. Got questions you want to he...

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 par...

This week, Jessi Hempel, LinkedIn Senior Editor-at-Large and host of LinkedIn's award-winning flagship podcast, Hello Monday, sits in the hot seat for a round of rapid-fire questions about how she works. Jessi shares the motivating piece of jewelry she's always wearing, what she gained when she learned to bring her own perspective to her writing, and what one morning routine is the key to better w...

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 differentl...

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...

Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, grew up in Bulgaria when it was still part of the Eastern Bloc. He's used the compassion and tenacity she developed in an emerging market to navigate a career spanning environmental policy and international leadership. In the latest This is Working podcast, Dan and Nina highlight key lessons from the Managing Director's re...

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? Sh...

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. Th...

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...

This week, LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky sits in the hot seat for a round of rapid-fire questions about how he works. And this week, he turns it back around to ask host Daniel Roth about his own best practices! Ryan shares his excitement about The Path, his video and podcast series where the world's top leaders share their journeys to success. He shares moments from his own career journey, along wit...

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 Ni...

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...