Episodes

  • This is Quick: Delta CEO Ed Bastian on the biggest “aha” moment of his career

    This is Quick: Delta CEO Ed Bastian on the biggest “aha” moment of his career
    Jun 13 2024
    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
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    9 mins
  • Delta CEO Ed Bastian’s lessons on leading through turbulence

    Delta CEO Ed Bastian’s lessons on leading through turbulence
    Jun 6 2024
    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.
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    24 mins
  • Bob Pittman's top actionable career advice

    Bob Pittman's top actionable career advice
    May 30 2024
    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.
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    12 mins
  • This is Quick: Our favorite career advice from top leaders

    This is Quick: Our favorite career advice from top leaders
    May 23 2024
    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.
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    12 mins
  • This is Quick: How CVS CEO Health Karen S. Lynch leveraged an unexpected opportunity to propel her career

    This is Quick: How CVS CEO Health Karen S. Lynch leveraged an unexpected opportunity to propel her career
    May 16 2024
    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
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    10 mins
  • Leading teams toward an empathetic future with CVS Health CEO Karen Lynch

    Leading teams toward an empathetic future with CVS Health CEO Karen Lynch
    May 9 2024
    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.
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    31 mins
  • This is Quick: How PwC Global Chairman Bob Moritz keeps his team connected to their mission

    This is Quick: How PwC Global Chairman Bob Moritz keeps his team connected to their mission
    May 2 2024
    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.
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    12 mins
  • Understanding PwC's “human capital factory" with Global Chair Bob Moritz

    Understanding PwC's “human capital factory" with Global Chair Bob Moritz
    Apr 25 2024
    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.
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    29 mins