This Is Working with Daniel Roth

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How to prepare a centuries-old company for a resilient future with Merck KGaA CEO Belén Garijo Mar 21, 2024

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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.

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This is Quick: How Athletic Brewing Company's Bill Shufelt uses a microhabit to win at work Mar 14, 2024

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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.

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How Athletic Brewing Company's Bill Shufelt transformed the way Americans see beer Mar 07, 2024

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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.

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This is Quick: How Leah Smart, host of Everyday Better, designs the work of her life Feb 29, 2024

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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.

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This is Quick: Joaquin Duato, Johnson & Johnson CEO, on eliciting feedback as an executive Feb 22, 2024

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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.

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How saying “Yes” opened up opportunities for Johnson & Johnson Chairman and CEO Joaquin Duato Feb 15, 2024

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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.

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This is Quick: How Giant Spoon co-founder Jon Haber overcomes procrastination Feb 08, 2024

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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.

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How advertising expert Jon Haber extracts creativity from his team Feb 01, 2024

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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.

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This is Quick: Fei-Fei Li on the "Aha" moment that changed AI forever Jan 25, 2024

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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.

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How AI pioneer Fei-Fei Li envisions coexistence with AI Jan 18, 2024

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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.

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