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This Is Working with Daniel Roth
Hosted by LinkedIn · EN
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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This is Quick: Serial entrepreneur Fawn Weaver talks about unplugging, mentors and the power of instinct
Nov 28, 202400:11:34Tap to summarizeOn 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.
Transcribe →Fawn Weaver: One thing leads to another, and a billion-dollar business is born
Nov 21, 202400:19:18Tap to summarizeFawn 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.
Transcribe →This is Quick: Taco Bell CEO Sean Tresvant talks about how to pick a pick-up skill, and why his go-to order has changed
Nov 14, 202400:09:49Tap to summarizeOn 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.
Transcribe →Working with family: Dan and Nina discuss Bobbi Brown and her son, Cody Plofker
Jul 20, 2023Tap to summarizeOn this episode of This is Working, our hosts dig into how to manage work relationships when your coworkers are also family members. They explore Dan's recent conversation with Jones Road Beauty founder Bobbi Brown and her son Cody Plofker, who happens to be the company's CMO. Dan and Nina talk about how to take and receive feedback when you're really close to your colleague, how to manage up, and the overall importance of very clear communications.Nina and Dan offer their own insights and opinions - and we’re eager to hear yours as well.Jump into the conversation on LinkedIn by sharing a post or comment with the hashtag #ThisIsWorking, or drop us a line - you can reach us at ThisIsWorking@Linkedin.com.Follow Bobbi, Cody, Nina, and Dan on LinkedIn.You can watch Dan's interview with Cody and Bobbi on the LinkedIn News page.Get this conversation and more delivered directly to your inbox by subscribing to the newsletter. It's also called This is Working!
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