This Is Working with Daniel Roth

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.

The team at "This is Working with Dan Roth" is excited to share this preview of Building One, the newest addition to the LinkedIn Podcast Network. Building One is hosted by Tomer Cohen, LinkedIn's Chief Product Officer. In this series of engaging one-on-one conversations with accomplished product leaders, you'll trace the professional journeys of today's top builders, gain insights into the intricacies of product development, and glimpse the stories behind the tech world's most impactful products. The episode we're bringing you today features an insightful conversation with Pixar co-founder, Ed Catmull. Tomer hears from Ed about how he built a successful creative team by hiring with a growth mindset and how to lead such a team with careful process and without ego. Follow Building One on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Then, find the conversation on LinkedIn.

This week, Belén Garijo, the CEO of Merck KGaA, takes center stage in a rapid-fire round of questioning about how she works and leads a company older than the United States. Belén shares how the pandemic brought out the best in her team, why alignment meetings before meetings drive her up the wall, and why she believes in the importance of being self aware. "If you look at yourself with a critical eye, you always find ways for you to develop," says Garijo. Got questions you want to hear on This is Quick? Share a post or comment on LinkedIn using the hashtag #ThisisWorking. Follow Belén Garijo, Merck KGaA, Nina Melendez, 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.

Merck KGaA may be the oldest company to appear on This is Working. Its CEO, Belén Garijo, oversees this diverse health, life science, and electronics company in its 13th generation. In this conversation, Dan and Nina dig into why Belén is such an effective leader for the Merck KGaA of today, how crucial it is to hire for potential, and why the future of networking within large companies is building community. Watch the video of Dan's conversation with Belén Garijo 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 Belén Garijo, Merck KGaA, Dan Roth, Nina Melendez, and LinkedIn News on LinkedIn, and subscribe to the newsletter here

This week, Bill Shufelt, Athletic Brewing Company co-founder, takes center stage in a rapid-fire round of questioning about how he works. In a candid, quick-fire round, Bill shares how a positive mindset keeps him at the top of his game, how he sets himself up for success by doing one simple thing the night before, and why moving up and moving on is critical to startup success. Got questions you want to hear on This is Quick? Share a post or comment on LinkedIn using the hashtag #ThisisWorking. Follow Bill Shufelt, Athletic Brewing Co., Nina Melendez, 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.

There's a solid chance that if you were running a 5k or a half-marathon in Athletic Brewing Company's early days, Bill Shufelt handed you a non-alcoholic beer. He's been on a mission to transform how Americans think about drinking and social events, and has been a major force in the sober-curious movement. In this episode, Bill joins LinkedIn Editor-in-Chief Dan Roth to talk about Athletic Brewing's journey from an idea to the number one non-alcoholic beer in America. They talk about what it's like to trade in stability to chase a powerful dream, and why some non-scalable ideas can still have enormous impact on your bottom line. Watch the video of Dan's conversation with Bill Shufelt 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 Bill Shufelt, Athletic Brewing Company, Dan Roth and LinkedIn News on LinkedIn, and subscribe to the newsletter here.

This week, Leah Smart, host of LinkedIn's award-winning podcast, "Everyday Better," sits in the spotlight for a rapid-fire round of questioning about how she works. In a sit-down with Senior Producer Nina Melendez, Leah offers a peek into her ritual for making the most of her mornings, explains the importance of having specific action items for a really productive and meaningful 1:1, shares her podcast's origin story, and offers listeners a behind-the-scenes glimpse into how she applies some of the lessons learned from her guests. Got questions you want to hear on This is Quick? Share a post or comment on LinkedIn using the hashtag #ThisisWorking. Follow Leah Smart, Everyday Better, Nina Melendez, Dan Roth, and LinkedIn News on LinkedIn. Listen to Everyday Better here (or wherever you get your podcasts). Subscribe to our This is Working newsletter – you’ll get our next leadership insights delivered right to your inbox.

This week, Joaquin Duato, CEO of Johnson & Johnson, sits in the spotlight for a rapid-fire round of questioning about how he works. Joaquin shares his favorite recent reads, advocates for patience as an essential for success in both work and in life, and explains why it's hard to receive honest feedback as a CEO and how he navigates that challenge. Got questions you want to hear on This is Quick? Share a post or comment on LinkedIn using the hashtag #ThisisWorking. Follow Joaquin Duato, 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.

Job hopping is the norm these days, so Joaquin Duato’s 34-year dedication to Johnson & Johnson stands out as a remarkable feat – it’s also a testament to the opportunities that come from being loyal to a single company. In this episode, hosts Nina Melendez and Dan Roth dig into the power of saying “yes” to new opportunities and how that helped pave Joaquin's path to the C-suite. They talk about how to trust your manager to have your best interests in mind, debate whether senior leaders need to be subject matter experts, and share thoughts on how to spin your unique life experience into your personal value prop. Watch the video of Dan's conversation with Joaquin Duato 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 Joaquin Duato, Nina Melendez and Dan Roth on LinkedIn, and subscribe to the newsletter here.

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 to succeed in the marketplace. Got questions you want to hear on This is Quick? Share a post or comment on LinkedIn using the hashtag #ThisisWorking. Follow Jon Haber, 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.

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 episode, Nina and Dan discuss insights from Dan's conversation with Jon, highlighting how “non-creatives” can get creative, why it's critical to meet even bad ideas with an open mind, and the power of naïveté. Watch the video of Dan's conversation with Jon Haber 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 Jon Haber, Nina and Dan on LinkedIn, and subscribe to the newsletter here.

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 artificial intelligence. Got questions you want to hear on This is Quick? Share a post or comment on LinkedIn using the hashtag #ThisisWorking. Follow Dr. Fei-Fei Li, 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.

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 is known as the godmother of AI. Dan and Tanya talk about the necessity of keeping humanity within AI, the benefit of an outsider's perspective, and how to find your true north at work. Watch the video of Dan's conversation with Fei-Fei Li 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 Fei-Fei Li, Tanya Dua and Dan Roth on LinkedIn, and subscribe to the newsletter here.

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 using the hashtag #ThisisWorking. Follow Mark Thompson, 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.

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 for success. Watch the video of Dan's conversation with Mark Thompson 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 Mark C. Thompson, Nina Melendez and Dan Roth on LinkedIn, and subscribe to the newsletter here.

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 really helps morale, and why it can be so freeing to stay relaxed when things go awry. Watch the video of Dan's conversation with James Daunt 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 James Daunt, Barnes & Noble, Nina Melendez and Dan Roth on LinkedIn, and subscribe to the newsletter here.

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-read list? Add to the unofficial canon of business books by posting on LinkedIn using the hashtag #ThisIsWorking. Subscribe to the This is Working Newsletter to watch Dan interview James, and stay tuned next week as Dan and Nina extract the top takeaways from this conversation. Follow James Daunt, Dan Roth, Barnes & Noble, and LinkedIn News on LinkedIn.