This Is Working with Daniel Roth

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This is Quick with Al Roker Jun 29, 2023

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After the red light goes off on our This is Working live show, we cajole guests to stick around for quick answers to questions about productivity and career growth — a feature called This is Quick. This week, Today Show weather anchor Al Roker shares the productivity tool he bought in 1984 and still carries today, wisdom from his mentor Willard Scott, and how he’s turning around his biggest regret.

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Thriving as the “Second Banana” - Dan and Nina discuss Al Roker Jun 22, 2023

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On this episode of This is Working, our hosts chat about Dan’s conversation with Today show weather anchor and beloved personality Al Roker. They touch on Al’s commitment to being the best at what he does, and taking the advice of his mentor Willard Scott on thriving at work without needing to be the so-called “top banana.” They also discuss whether you can truly plan out a career, and the pitfalls of bold ambition. Finally, they share a standout tidbit from Dan’s interview with Al that hinges on his passion for a famous 80s television show.

Nina and Dan offer their own insights and opinions - and we’re eager to hear yours as well.

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This is Quick with Novartis' CEO Vas Narasimhan Jun 15, 2023

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After we finish recording This is Working (the video series), we cajole guests to stick around for quick answers to questions about productivity and career growth — a feature called This is Quick. In this week's session, Vas Narasimhan tells us why he carries a 400-million-year old fossil around with him, how a college trip impacted his career path, and which mentor had lasting impact on his life.

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Learning from setbacks: Dan and Nina discuss Vas Narasimhan Jun 08, 2023

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On this episode of This is Working (recorded prior to the devastating wildfires in Canada and the subsequent smog affecting the Northeastern US), our hosts chat about Dan’s conversation with Vas Narasimhan, the CEO of Novartis, who navigated the pharmaceutical giant through a major drug recall and some tumultuous times. Dan and Nina reflect on the importance of finding support when under intense pressure, whether fairness or unfairness play a role at work, and what it means to be a Chief Energy Officer.

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Former President Barack Obama on working Jun 01, 2023

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Former President Barack Obama could draw attention to any issue that has captivated him. His new Netflix series, created by his and Michelle Obama's Higher Ground production company — Working, What We Do All Day — focuses that attention on how people from a variety of backgrounds and industries spend their days, and why. In a conversation with LinkedIn’s Editor-in-Chief Daniel Roth, Obama shares his passion for this topic, his concern about the growing link between work and personal fulfillment, and his perspective on the AI revolution.

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This is Quick with Oscar Munoz May 25, 2023

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After the red light goes off on our This is Working live show, we cajole guests to stick around for quick answers to questions about productivity and career growth — a feature called This is Quick. In this week's session, Oscar Munoz talks about his go-to if he needs to relax in-between meetings, why he loves watching TikTok, and what one habit he hates to see in a 1:1 meeting.

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Swing Easy: Dan and Nina discuss Oscar Munoz May 18, 2023

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On this episode of This is Working, our hosts chat about Dan’s conversation with Oscar Munoz, the former CEO and Executive Chairman of United airlines and author of the new book, Turnaround Time. Dan and Nina reflect on the importance of belonging, Oscar’s “swing easy” philosophy, the employee-first focus he used to turn United around during a troubling time, and a memorable moment when Oscar seized the opportunity to do the right thing - on live TV. Dan shares tips on how to effectively raise grievances at work, and Nina shares the value of letting yourself be uncomfortable and new at things.

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This is Quick with Coltrane Curtis May 11, 2023

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After the red light goes off on our This is Working live show, we cajole guests to stick around for quick answers to questions about productivity and career growth — a feature called This is Quick. In this week's session, Coltrane Curtis talks about what moves him, what analog item he can’t live without, and what he looks for in a great 1:1.

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Marketing authentically with Coltrane Curtis May 04, 2023

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On this episode of This is Working, our hosts chat about Dan’s conversation with influencer marketing pioneer and Team Epiphany founder Coltrane Curtis. They talk about the impact of style and image, and dive into Coltrane’s prescience in launching his agency back in 2004, connecting brands to communities with influence. They also chat through the power of Coltrane’s hiring practices, and the benefit of growing slowly and organically while maintaining ownership over a whole business.

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This is Quick with Sally Susman Apr 27, 2023

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After the red light goes off on our This is Working live show, we cajole guests to stick around for quick answers to questions about productivity and career growth — a feature called This is Quick. In this week's session, Sally Susman talks about why she always carries walking shoes on a business trip, how having a fantastic mentor supercharged her career, and what she and her team have gained by sharing their mistakes.

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