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Squid Game is back—and this time, the knives are out. In the thrilling Season 3 premiere, Player 456 is spiraling and a brutal round of hide-and-seek forces players to kill or be killed. Hosts Phil Yu and Kiera Please break down Gi-hun’s descent into vengeance, Guard 011’s daring betrayal of the Game, and the shocking moment players are forced to choose between murdering their friends… or dying. Then, Carlos Juico and Gavin Ruta from the Jumpers Jump podcast join us to unpack their wild theories for the season. Plus, Phil and Kiera face off in a high-stakes round of “Hot Sweet Potato.” SPOILER ALERT! Make sure you watch Squid Game Season 3 Episode 1 before listening on. Play one last time. IG - @SquidGameNetflix X (f.k.a. Twitter) - @SquidGame Check out more from Phil Yu @angryasianman , Kiera Please @kieraplease and the Jumpers Jump podcast Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts . Squid Game: The Official Podcast is produced by Netflix and The Mash-Up Americans.…
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, ...
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This Is Quick: What the President of Blackstone prioritizes when hiring On this week’s rapid-fire Q&A, Blackstone President and COO Jon Gray sits down with LinkedIn’s Editor-in-Chief Dan Roth to share what he looks for in new hires, how he stays focused, and the right way to give tough feedback. Among the insights: Why he always asks candidates to …
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Jon Gray, President and COO of Blackstone, has a simple rule: Think long-term, even when everything feels like it's falling apart. The lesson isn't just for investors—it's for anyone building a career: Stay calm when chaos hits Separate temporary noise from lasting trends Turn uncertainty into opportunity After 33 years at Blackstone, Gray's built …
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Put Neal Arthur, CEO of ad powerhouse Wieden + Kennedy, firmly in the camp that AI is a great tool and will become even better — accelerating the deadlines for campaigns and making life easier for the "idea people." Definitely not in the camp recently occupied by Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, who predicts the $1.8 trillion ad industry is on the verge o…
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This Is Quick is the lightning round of This Is Working. Today on the hot seat is Neal Arthur, CEO of Wieden + Kennedy, one of the largest indie ad agencies in the world. They're the creative brains behind some of the most iconic commercials of our era (Nike's Just Do It, the Coca-Cola polar bears, to name a few). He told LinkedIn's Editor in Chief…
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"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, C…
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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 a…
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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 b…
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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 opp…
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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…
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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 …
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"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 r…
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"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…
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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…
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This is Quick: Google CMO Lorraine Twohill on learning from being the least important person in the workplace
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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.…
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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…
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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-Dir…
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This is Quick: Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates on AI's impact and his favorite bad work experience
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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.…
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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 me…
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This is Quick: Serial entrepreneur Fawn Weaver talks about unplugging, mentors and the power of instinct
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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.LinkedIn
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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 ma…
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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
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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.…
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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 nurturi…
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This is Quick: Klutch Sports Group Founder and CEO considers adversity an advantage, and wants you to know the difference between the right and wrong kind of ego
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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…
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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 p…
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This is Quick: Chipotle and Kernel Foods founder Steve Ells on keeping a regimented routine while making room for “spontaneity and chaos”
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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 progres…
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Chipotle founder Steve Ells on Kernel - his new robot-powered, plant-forward fast-food game changer
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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…
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How Savannah Bananas’ Jesse Cole is raking in the fans by innovating the ballgame experience
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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 inno…
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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 …
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This is Quick: INSEAD dean Francisco Veloso talks physics, pilates, Mandarin, and mobilization
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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 …
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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 fe…
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How TIAA CEO Thasunda Brown Duckett is humanizing the retirement crisis and inspiring her workforce to engage in a shared mission to fix it
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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…
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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 t…
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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 w…
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This is Quick: Whole Foods CEO Jason Buechel on snacking, strategic meetings, and conscious capitalism
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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 …
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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 …
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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 wha…
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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…
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This is Quick: Former Barstool Sports CEO Erika Ayers Badan on the importance of embracing feedback and failure
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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 ca…
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This is Quick: Slutty Vegan founder Pinky Cole on the best advice she got from restauranteur mentor Danny Meyer
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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…
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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 Prod…
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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 co…
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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 t…
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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 convers…
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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 Pittm…
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This is Quick: How CVS CEO Health Karen S. Lynch leveraged an unexpected opportunity to propel her career
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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 Qu…
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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 rec…
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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 ho…
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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 ski…
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This week on our rapid-fire Q&A, Tiffany Williams, Steph Curry's indispensable right-hand and COO of Thirty Ink, reveals insights into her dynamic work life and what it takes to work with an NBA superstar. Tiffany tells us how she hesitantly took a reception desk job for the Golden State Warriors and how it ended up being a pivotal moment in her ca…
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How do you chart a path to the very top from an unconventional beginning? For Tiffany Williams, COO of Thirty Ink, the parent company of Steph Curry's various ventures, it all comes down to making yourself known. She began as a receptionist for the Warriors and set about making herself known -- and indispensable. In today's podcast conversation, Li…
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