This Is Working with Daniel Roth

"We are the operating system of the digital economy." Mastercard is one of the world's most recognized logos. It's everywhere — from point-of-sale machines to the Masters. But asked what Mastercard does, most people would probably say "they make credit cards."  In a wide-ranging interview with LinkedIn Editor-in-Chief Dan Roth for This is Working, CEO Michael Miebach explained just how far off that public perception is from the company's business and ambitions. Yes, Mastercard powers credit cards. But what it really does is provide the rails for payments — a staggering $9.8 trillion in transactions across 210 countries last year alone — while inventing and anticipating. "There are people that look around two corners and think about fundamental technology innovation that might inform the product, it might inform today's solution," Miebach said. "We have a labs unit. They really think far out. They don't have a budget, a revenue budget. The only task they have is innovate, do basic R&D and figure out the next piece of technology. Our product teams, they think three years ahead and have a roadmap that we can share with our customers." Miebach also lays out how Mastercard manages a technological ecosystem where 27,000 banks, countless merchants, and a growing array of tech giants, fintechs, governments, and cryptocurrencies must all seamlessly connect; Why speed and security are non-negotiable; and how the company in the not-too-distant future intends to make payment pain points disappear with the help of gen AI. To get more great insights from leaders direct to your inbox, subscribe to the free This is Working newsletter here.

This Is Quick: The lightning round of This Is Working. The CEO of MasterCard Michael Miebach speaks to Editor in Chief Daniel Roth about what he looks for most in new hires, why he reads everything — and the one person he always listens to. Takeaways include: How COVID shaped his management style The one person he always listens to Why you should always ask one more question To get more great insights from leaders direct to your inbox, subscribe to the free This is Working newsletter here.

Patrice Louvet, president and CEO of Ralph Lauren, knows a thing or two about growing with style. He's taken the fashion house's global and digital reach to new heights, all while preserving the brand's iconic look. In this episode of This is Working, Louvet talks to  LinkedIn Editor-in-Chief Dan Roth about marketing finesse, the subtle alchemy of brand evolution, and the art of keeping a legacy brand both relevant and authentic — and his management style. When Louvet took over Ralph Lauren had a storied past, massive brand recognition and a particularly valuable, one-of-a-kind asset — founder Ralph Lauren himself. But the company had seen better days. Over the years, Patrice said, Ralph Lauren had lost its way in the U.S. In a nutshell, overdistribution in the pursuit of growth had led to dilution of the brand Lauren had launched with a single tie decades earlier, audaciously priced at three times competitors like Christian Dior. It was time for a reset. It wouldn't be easy, but the global tragedy that was COVID was forcing hands across every industry anyway, so at least the timing was right. How Louvet keeps Ralph Lauren as going as one of the fashion world's most successful dream factories was topic one. The idea that consistently creating fashion people want to buy starts not on a drawing board or what colors will be hot next year, but as the embodiment of a vibe that Lauren himself conjures, is a major differentiator. "He and I had a fascinating conversation a few months into my tenure," Louvet said. "The company was going through challenging times and it felt like we need to get back to our roots. And a lot of people would say, 'Well, Ralph Lauren, you do great dresses or shirts or ties. And we would say, 'Actually, no, that's not the business we're in.' We shut down about two thirds of our department store doors, and I don't regret it," Louvet said. "We took the hit, the numbers were ugly, but we weren't in this for one quarter or a year. We're in this for the next 10 to 20 years and felt like we absolutely had to do this reset, and it is serving us super well." To get more great insights from leaders direct to your inbox, subscribe to the free This is Working newsletter here.

This Is Quick– the lightning round of This Is Working. The CEO of Ralph Lauren, Patrice Louvet, speaks to Editor in Chief Daniel Roth about the best advice he ever got and how he manages his time. Among the reveals: - Why he prioritizes EQ when he hires - How his success is thanks in part to his drive but also his flexibility in the face of new opportunity -  Why he thinks that “Sometimes people need to be hit, hit by a 2x4 across the forehead.”

When Justin McLeod decided he had to reboot Hinge, three years after he had founded the dating app service, he had his doubts. It took a member of his team to remind him: "You're the CEO. What's stopping you?" At the same time — and for many the same reasons — McLeod decided he needed to reboot his company: to create a transparent environment where colleagues were invested in their work and each other's success. At scale. It's why Hinge has an impressively small voluntary turnover rate of 3%. And it's not about the perks. "People actually work very hard at Hinge, but it's that they feel like they are part of a team," Justin told me for This Is Working. "They feel like they have a purpose. They're working with people who are like-minded and like-valued and just doing work that they love. And I think ultimately that's what allows people to feel fulfillment and feel a level of sustainability with their work." Listen in for McLeod's insights on how to manage relationships, teams, and an enterprise.

This is Quick — the lightning round of This is Working. Hinge founder and CEO Justin McLeod speaks to LinkedIn Editor in Chief Daniel Roth. Among the reveals: The unusual requirement for McLeod's first job — and why he got fired The "dramatically different" thing he'd be doing if he wasn't running the #1 downloaded dating app in 10 countries. What was on a list of do's and don'ts he carried like a "crutch" for years Why he avoids social media

"You would not replace a person with a robot, but a piece of the work a person does."  Roland Busch has a remarkable perch as CEO of Siemens, a massive multinational whose hardware and software touch nearly everything. In this second part of LinkedIn Editor-in-Chief Dan Roth's wide-ranging conversation Busch laid out his vision of how AI would not replace but liberate highly-skilled professionals, and why being in the comfort zone is a strong signal in business to mix it up.  And on a personal note, Busch shared how he confronted his introversion to become a better leader.

"We were never going to miss one again … We were never going to deny a transition was happening." Cisco is one of the handful of companies from the dawn of the digital age that is still going strong. But as Chair and CEO Chuck Robbins told LinkedIn Editor in Chief Dan Roth, it isn't Cisco's many successes that propels him now, at the dawn of the AI age — it was missing the cloud wave. That was then, this is now: Robbins says a small fraction of enterprises are prepared for the AI revolution and a vast majority know they don't have much time to get up to speed. Since Cisco has dealt with major enterprise customers for decades and still routes about 85% of the world's internet traffic, Robbins says Cisco is well positioned to seize this opportunity. But navigating this tectonic shift in tech is only part of the problem. Robbins says the pace of re-skilling will be unlike the world has ever seen, and that getting people to adapt as quickly as necessary will require an emphasis on soft leadership skills. In a wide-ranging interview we talked learning from mistakes, the need for "proactive education" to ensure the workforce can take advantage of a future of work that is already upon us, and why EQ is more essential than ever.  To keep up with these conversations and get inspired by the world's top leaders, subscribe to This is Working: linkedin.com/thisisworking. 

It could be that the best person for a tough job is the one who thinks she isn't. That's what people like Google CEO Eric Schmidt and YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki thought when they prodded their founding EMEA marketing head, Lorraine Twohill, to be a big fish in a big pond: Cross the pond to become Chief Marketing Officer. More than two decades later, the matter is settled.  It wasn't the first time Twohill wasn't entirely sure about a Google gig. The first time she didn't even know what the job was until she got through 22 interviews. "A lot of people at the time thought I was nuts," she said, "What is this Google thing? It was a small company at the time, but, of course that was a really exciting time to join." It got a lot more interesting, of course. Listen in on this edition of This is Working to see how one of the longest-lasting senior women executives in Big Tech thinks about EQ, IQs what AI can and can't do.

On this week's rapid fire Q&A, Google CMO Lorraine Twohill shares about career paths and what she's learned from Gen Z colleagues — and what they should learn from her, the importance of trying a few roles on for size — “Life and places like Google are more like a jungle gym than a career ladder" — and why it really is OK to nap at work. 

We're offering a little something different for anyone seeking inspiration at the new year - a bonus episode featuring LinkedIn Editor in Chief Dan Roth on Suzy Welch's new podcast, Becoming You. If you've ever been curious about how exactly Dan landed at LinkedIn, this is the episode for you. And if you're pursuing your own career pivot, check out Becoming You wherever you get your podcasts. The whole This is Working team wishes you a bright 2025. We'll be back soon with more great advice from top leaders.

As we wind down 2024, the This is Working team is starting to dream big for 2025. Of course that means we have AI on our minds. And we're not alone. AI has more than one spot on LinkedIn's recent Big Ideas list. Who better to learn from than Fei-Fei Li, AI pioneer? Dr. Li is an AI researcher and professor at Stanford University and serves as Co-Director of Stanford's Human-Centered AI Institute. In this conversation with LinkedIn Editor in Chief Daniel Roth, Dr. Li shares her vision for a collaborative future with our advancing artificial intelligence. To meet 2025 head on, subscribe to Dan's This is Working newsletter. You'll get top takeaways from today's leaders, direct to your inbox.

On this week's rapid fire Q&A, Bridgewater Founder and Chief Investment Officer Ray Dalio advises starters in the finance industry to just dive in — "know what you don't know" — wants Gen Z to know that pain plus reflection equals progress (and why everyone should meditate), the gigantic early career error that made him stronger, and much more.

When Ynon Kreiz took over as CEO of Mattel, he became the company's fourth chief executive in four years. His three predecessors had all resigned. The storied, 80-year-old toy company was still a top brand, but it was fraying at the edges and it needed a fresh start, some new ideas, and someone who was willing to take some risks. Already a board member and a three-time CEO "drawn to perhaps maybe more complicated, more challenging situations," Kreiz had a brainstorm: Customers aren't really customers — they're fans. If you have enough of them, you have an audience. And playing to an audience is very different from manufacturing widgets.  So he took his big gamble. "The company should transition from being a toy manufacturing company that was making items and become an IP company that is managing franchises," Kreiz told Dan Roth on the latest edition of This is Working. Perhaps the Barbie movie is the most visible manifestation of Kreiz's vision for Mattel. But there is so much more in Dan Roth's interview for This is Working: How he hires, fires and reassigns, and his three chief management principles: collaboration, innovation, and execution

On this week's rapid fire Q&A, Uncle Nearest founder Fawn Weaver tells LinkedIn Editor-in-Chief Dan Roth why she completely unplugs — without fail — for 24 hours every week, why her mentors are all "old dead white guys," and why you should always — always — go with your gut.

Fawn Weaver had a story to tell — and then she became the story. It started as a passion project, to make sure that the story of the first known African-American master distiller would no longer be lost to time. But while righting that historical wrong the serial entrepreneur got an idea so crazy that it just might've worked. It did. Her plan to make sure that Nathan “Nearest” Green would finally be celebrated took a new, serendipitous and daunting turn: Weaver decided that she could create a whisky brand named for Green. With no background in the industry. In an industry that is insular and decidedly male. No biggie. Weaver didn't just create a niche brand that she could tell her grandchildren all about. In eight years she built, from scratch, a billion-dollar business. In this edition of This is Working the author of Love & Whiskey tells LinkedIn Editor-in-Chief Dan Roth about the power of relentless determination — how she learned to leverage being habitually underestimated into a strategic advantage and why patience is not only a virtue, but profitable.

On this week's rapid fire Q&A, Taco Bell CEO Sean Tresvant tells LinkedIn Editor-in Chief Dan Roth why he considers his employees' work/life balance "mandatory," how art appreciation helps him get unstuck, how to decide how to upskill, and how observing his customers customized their orders changed his "go-to" meal.

Brand awareness is one thing. Brand nostalgia is quite another. Creating is hard enough. Maintaining it may be even harder. But it's second nature to Sean Tresvant, the brand-new CEO of Taco Bell, who cut his teeth in key marketing positions at Nike, Sports Illustrated and PepsiCo. That said, there is nothing ordinary about the challenge of nurturing and maturing this 60-year-old brand. It takes respect for the past and a willingness to charge into the future. "We have a DNA of feeding curiosity for the unconventional," Tresvant told me for the latest edition of This is Working. "We believe that's what Glenn Bell was trying to do 60, 62 years ago when he kind of introduced tacos to the mainstream of the U.S. And we try to carry that DNA for 62 years and 62 years beyond that." Share your thoughts via email at ThisisWorking@linkedin.com, or join the conversation directly on LinkedIn using the hashtag #ThisisWorking. Follow Sean Tresvant, Dan Roth and LinkedIn News on LinkedIn, and subscribe to the newsletter here.

On this week's rapid fire Q&A, super sports agent Rich Paul shares how he built his first business ironing clothes, how he finds inspiration when he's stuck, and why patience is something he hopes Gen Z will embrace. The founder and CEO of Klutch Sports group also reveals his toughest negotiation — and it might surprise you.  Have questions you want to hear on This is Quick? Share a post or comment on LinkedIn using the hashtag #ThisisWorking. Follow Klutch Sports Group, Dan Roth and LinkedIn News on LinkedIn, and subscribe to the newsletter here.

What do LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Draymond Green have in common? Well, THAT, of course. But they are also all represented by Rich Paul, arguably the most driven, innovative and influential sports agent in the game. It didn't come easy. Raised in a tough Cleveland neighborhood, Paul leaned on and learned from a wise dad who provided, as Paul puts it now, a solid foundation. But the author of the self-deprecatingly-titled memoir "Lucky Me" also learned a thing or two about the powerful, positive impact of adversity. That it might even be a necessary precondition for success. LinkedIn Editor-in-Chief Dan Roth talked to Paul about leveraging adversity, the right — and wrong — kind of ego, and what you can learn about representing superstars from ironing clothes. Share your thoughts via email at ThisisWorking@linkedin.com, or join the conversation directly on LinkedIn using the hashtag #ThisisWorking. Follow Rich Paul, Dan Roth and LinkedIn News on LinkedIn, and subscribe to the newsletter here.

On this week's rapid fire Q&A, Steve Ells talks about his journey from studying art history to founding Chipotle Mexican Grill and how being open to the unexpected paved the way for his success. Ells also shares his secret to staying productive — keeping a highly structured morning routine and allowing for “spontaneity and chaos” as the day progresses — and he discusses the importance of bringing a solutions-oriented mindset to meetings. Have questions you want to hear on This is Quick? Share a post or comment on LinkedIn using the hashtag #ThisisWorking. Follow Kernel Foods, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Dan Roth and LinkedIn News on LinkedIn, and subscribe to the newsletter here.

Steve Ells created a new standard for fast casual dining when he launched Chipotle 31 years ago. He's looking to transform the sector once again with his latest venture Kernel — a plant-forward restaurant powered largely by robots. LinkedIn editor in chief Dan Roth talks to Ells about the novel hub and spoke system he's deploying to streamline food prep and reduce human error and turnover. Ells discusses changing key elements of the business early on, including adding non-vegan options to the menu and reworking the layout to be more hospitable in response to customer feedback, and adapting production processes based on employee feedback. Ells also shares his top advice for those looking to mirror his entrepreneurial success. Share your thoughts via email at ThisisWorking@linkedin.com, or join the conversation directly on LinkedIn using the hashtag #ThisisWorking. Follow Kernel Foods, Dan Roth and LinkedIn News on LinkedIn, and subscribe to the newsletter here.

Offering a unique blend of baseball and whimsical entertainment, the Savannah Bananas are selling out stadiums across the country with their Banana Ball games. On the latest This is Working, the team's owner Jesse Cole talks to LinkedIn editor in chief Dan Roth about his fan-first business strategy of eliminating friction points and constantly innovating the experience. Cole also discusses the qualities he looks for when hiring and explains why a culture of psychological safety is the most important element for a team's success. Share your thoughts via email at ThisisWorking@linkedin.com, or join the conversation directly on LinkedIn using the hashtag #ThisisWorking. Follow Jesse Cole, Savannah Bananas, Dan Roth and LinkedIn News on LinkedIn, and subscribe to the newsletter here.

On the latest This is Working, Francisco Veloso, dean of top-ranked international business school INSEAD, talks to LinkedIn editor in chief Dan Roth about overhauling the curriculum to include sustainability and spur students to think about their decisions in terms of global impact as part of a mission to better prepare the next generation of tech and business leaders. Veloso also shares his thoughts on the fundamental value of learning in a diverse, social setting and how AI could integrate into that process and evolve the role of faculty. Share your thoughts via email at ThisisWorking@linkedin.com, or join the conversation directly on LinkedIn using the hashtag #ThisisWorking. Follow Francisco Veloso, INSEAD, Dan Roth and LinkedIn News on LinkedIn, and subscribe to the newsletter here.

This week on our rapid fire Q&A, Francisco Veloso, the dean of INSEAD business school (#2 on LinkedIn's Top MBA list), applies the Heisenberg uncertainty principle to explain how an early love of physics bought him time to figure out a career plan. He also talks about picking up social media skills from Gen Z, learning from Mary Meaney's effective mobilization on behalf of Ukrainian refugees, and shares his advice for successfully integrating into an established organization as a leader.Have questions you want to hear on This is Quick? Share a post or comment on LinkedIn using the hashtag #ThisisWorking. Follow Francisco Veloso, INSEAD, Dan Roth and LinkedIn News on LinkedIn, and subscribe to the newsletter here.

This week on our rapid fire Q&A, TIAA CEO Thasunda Brown Duckett explains why she thinks “work-life balance is a lie,” and how she instead frames her life like a diversified portfolio — recalibrating when necessary to outperform over time. She also talks about how practicing gratitude helps her stay productive and the importance of being open to feedback and inspiration from all different sources. Have questions you want to hear on This is Quick? Share a post or comment on LinkedIn using the hashtag #ThisisWorking. Follow Thasunda Brown Duckett, TIAA, Dan Roth and LinkedIn News on LinkedIn, and subscribe to the newsletter here.

As the CEO of TIAA, Thasunda Brown Duckett makes a point of showing the human impact of the investment advisory firm's work. On the latest This is Working, Duckett talks to LinkedIn's Editor in Chief Dan Roth about the creative leadership methods she employs to foster genuine feedback and motivate her workforce to share her mission to fix America's $4 trillion dollar retirement savings gap. Duckett also offers her best advice for honing management skills and overcoming career challenges. Share your thoughts via email at ThisisWorking@linkedin.com, or join the conversation directly on LinkedIn using the hashtag #ThisisWorking. Follow Thasunda Brown Duckett, TIAA, Dan Roth and LinkedIn News on LinkedIn, and subscribe to the newsletter here.

This week on our rapid fire Q&A, Avelo Airlines founder & CEO Andrew Levy shares his tips for managing a busy schedule, including prioritizing time for deep thinking every day. He also talks about learning to trust his gut when it comes to going all-in on major business decisions, and he imparts his best advice for aspiring entrepreneurs who want to follow in a similar path. Have questions you want to hear on This is Quick? Share a post or comment on LinkedIn using the hashtag #ThisisWorking. Follow Andrew Levy, Avelo Airlines, Dan Roth and LinkedIn News on LinkedIn, and subscribe to the newsletter here. 

Andrew Levy shocked a lot of people when he resigned as CFO of United Airlines in 2018 to create a new airline. On the latest This is Working, the Avelo Airlines founder and CEO talks to LinkedIn's Editor in Chief Dan Roth about why he launched a startup in an already saturated industry of giants — seeing an opportunity to tap underserved markets with lower-cost, short-haul flights through smaller airports. Levy also discusses the challenge of building brand awareness and the importance of having team members who aren't afraid to debate each other. Share your thoughts via email at ThisisWorking@linkedin.com, or join the conversation directly on LinkedIn using the hashtag #ThisisWorking. Follow Andrew Levy, Avelo Airlines, Dan Roth and LinkedIn News on LinkedIn, and subscribe to the newsletter here.

This week on our rapid fire Q&A, Whole Foods CEO Jason Buechel shares his productivity tips, including how spending 15 minutes a week adjusting the calendar can save hours each day. Buechel also talks about how the concept of conscious capitalism changed the way he leads, and why it's important to be patient when it comes to the trajectory of your career, letting things happen naturally while you focus on learning. If you're looking for more great advice on career growth, check out these previous This is Working episodes with Tamron Hall and J & J CEO Joaquin Duato. Have questions you want to hear on This is Quick? Share a post or comment on LinkedIn using the hashtag #ThisisWorking. Follow Jason Buechel, Whole Foods Market, Dan Roth, and LinkedIn News on LinkedIn.

A major priority of Whole Foods CEO Jason Buechel's leadership involves in-person store visits to gather feedback from employees, suppliers and customers to get a better understanding of how things are working. On the latest This is Working, LinkedIn's Editor in Chief Dan Roth talks to Buechel about his strategy of keeping the multinational market grounded in community roots. Buechel also discusses how Whole Foods has evolved its culture since becoming a part of Amazon. Share your thoughts via email at ThisisWorking@linkedin.com, or join the conversation directly on LinkedIn using the hashtag #ThisisWorking. Follow Jason Buechel, Whole Foods Market, Dan Roth and LinkedIn News on LinkedIn, and subscribe to the newsletter here.

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon takes part in our rapid fire Q&A, sharing the habits that keep him productive, such as turning notifications off and keeping track of his day with a simple sheet of paper. Dimon offers unique career advice, including why you shouldn't rely on a mentor or set your sights on a CEO role. He also speaks candidly about what he learned getting fired from Citigroup and why he went back to his former boss, legendary financier Sanford “Sandy” Weil, to discuss it. Have questions you want to hear on This is Quick? Share a post or comment on LinkedIn using the hashtag #ThisisWorking. Follow Jamie Dimon , JPMorgan Chase , Dan Roth, and LinkedIn News on LinkedIn.

Jamie Dimon is one of the most admired leaders in business for his nearly two decades of innovative leadership, steering JPMorgan Chase out of a financial crisis to become the largest bank in the U.S., with $2.6 trillion dollars in assets and over 240,000 employees. On the latest "This is Working," LinkedIn's Editor in Chief Dan Roth talks to Dimon about how he is reshaping the workforce by focusing on skills development and tapping into overlooked talent pools that include applicants without college degrees and ex-convicts. They also discuss how Dimon's career advice has evolved and his thoughts on finding a successor to fill his very big shoes when he retires as CEO. Share your thoughts via email at ThisisWorking@linkedin.com, or join the conversation directly on LinkedIn using the hashtag #ThisisWorking. Follow Jamie Dimon, JPMorgan Chase, Dan Roth and LinkedIn News on LinkedIn, and subscribe to the newsletter here.

This week on our rapid fire Q&A, LinkedIn Senior Producer Sarah Storm talks to Erika Ayers Badan, Food52 CEO, author of “Nobody Cares About Your Career,” and the former CEO of Barstool Sports. Erika talks about learning to see feedback as a gift and the moment that led her to dramatically change what she did for a living. She also shares her top career advice, which includes finding something that scares you and embracing failure. Be sure to check out Erika's full conversation with Sarah on Hello Monday. Have questions you want to hear on This is Quick? Share a post or comment on LinkedIn using the hashtag #ThisisWorking. Follow Erika Ayers Badan, Sarah Storm, Dan Roth, and LinkedIn News on LinkedIn.

This week on our rapid-fire Q&A, Slutty Vegan founder and CEO Pinky Cole talks about the mentorship of restaurateur and Slutty Vegan investor Danny Meyer, learning to appreciate the small wins when larger goals aren't achieved, and why she wants to call her next book: “Never Take Your Hands Off the Wheel.” Have questions you want to hear on This is Quick? Share a post or comment on LinkedIn using the hashtag #ThisisWorking. Follow Pinky Cole, Slutty Vegan, Danny Meyer, Dan Roth, and LinkedIn News on LinkedIn.

The restaurant industry is notoriously difficult to succeed in. Slutty Vegan founder and CEO Pinky Cole knows that firsthand. She pushed through a lot of failures to build her restaurant empire and she writes about that journey in her latest book “I Hope You Fail.” In today's podcast conversation, LinkedIn's Editor in Chief Dan Roth and Senior Producer Nina Melendez talk about Dan's takeaways from his conversation with Pinky, including how her self-awareness and a resilient spirit helped turn her biggest challenges into opportunities. Watch the video of Dan's conversation with Pinky Cole 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 Pinky Cole, Slutty Vegan, Dan Roth, Nina Melendez, and LinkedIn News on LinkedIn, and subscribe to the newsletter here.

This week on our rapid-fire Q&A, Delta CEO Ed Bastian shares what he learned when he quit the company in 2005 and was asked to come back mere months later to lead a restructuring. Ed also talks about the importance of positioning yourself for success vs. going for the bigger paycheck. Have a question you want to hear on This is Quick? Share your comments via email at ThisisWorking@linkedin.com, or join the conversation directly on LinkedIn using the hashtag #ThisisWorking. Follow Ed Bastian, Delta Air Lines, 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

The daily work of running an airline is like solving a complicated puzzle. Delta CEO Ed Bastian has navigated his company through all kinds of turbulence to maintain its standing as one of the most admired airlines in the world. In today's podcast conversation, LinkedIn's Editor in Chief Dan Roth and Senior Producer Nina Melendez talk about Dan's takeaways from his recent conversation with Ed, including what leadership lessons can be drawn from the tough calls Ed has made and his strategic, long-term thinking beyond the in-flight experience. Watch the video of Dan's conversation with Ed Bastian 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 Ed Bastian, Delta Airlines, Dan Roth, Nina Melendez, and LinkedIn News on LinkedIn, and subscribe to the newsletter here.

Bob Pittman has built a reputation as a visionary and transformational leader — from launching MTV and Nick at Nite, to leading AOL's explosive growth, to a stint as CEO of Six Flags, and in his current role at the helm of iHeartMedia. If you're a regular listener of This is Working, you've likely heard Dan and Nina frequently mention Dan's conversation with Bob, and there's a great reason why — he offered such a clear framework for how to grab attention and take risks. We featured some of Bob's advice for career starters in our last episode and now bring you even more of his incredible insights. Share your comments via email at ThisisWorking@linkedin.com, or join the conversation directly on LinkedIn using the hashtag #ThisisWorking. Follow Bob Pittman, iHeart Media, Dan Roth, Nina Melendez, and LinkedIn News on LinkedIn and subscribe to our This is Working newsletter.

With graduation season in full swing, we've got a special episode of This is Working featuring a compilation of our favorite, actionable career advice from guests: Barack Obama, former PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi, Giant Spoon co-founder Jon Haber, Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team CEO Toto Wolff, Girls Who Code CEO Tarika Barrett, iHeartMedia CEO Bob Pittman, Today Show co-host Al Roker, Property Brothers Drew & Jonathan Scott, AI pioneer Fei-Fei Li and research professor and author Brené Brown. Pass this episode along to the recent grads in your life and follow these leaders on LinkedIn for more great insights! Share your comments via email at ThisisWorking@linkedin.com, or join the conversation directly on LinkedIn using the hashtag #ThisisWorking. Follow 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.

This week on our rapid-fire Q&A, CVS Health CEO Karen S. Lynch shares her best career advice, including how you can turn any opportunity into a skill builder, and how she gained a mentor by speaking her mind. Karen also details the morning routine that gets her mentally and physically ready for the day. Have questions you want to hear on This is Quick? Share a post or comment on LinkedIn using the hashtag #ThisisWorking. Follow Karen Lynch, CVS Health, 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

CVS Health CEO Karen Lynch, the author of the new book, "Taking Up Space," is the definition of a high-powered executive. A segment of her power comes from her willingness to be both decisive and vulnerable. In today's podcast conversation, LinkedIn's Editor in Chief Dan Roth and Senior Producer Nina Melendez talk about Dan's takeaways from his recent conversation with Karen. They cover the power in leaders sharing hard personal truths, what it really means to bring your whole self to work, and why it's critical for executives to gain a personal understanding of how customers interact with their companies. Watch the video of Dan's conversation with Karen Lynch 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 Karen Lynch, CVS Health, Dan Roth, Nina Melendez, and LinkedIn News on LinkedIn, and subscribe to the newsletter here.