Becoming You with Suzy Welch

Your Pivot Might Feel Like a Disaster. You Have to do it Anyway. A conversation with LinkedIn's Dan Roth

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Nov 26, 2024
This week, Suzy talks with Dan Roth, the Editor-in-Chief of LinkedIn News, known for revolutionizing the platform's content strategy. They dive into the emotional rollercoaster of career pivots, discussing the challenges of identity loss and self-worth. Dan shares his transformative journey from traditional journalism to a vital role at LinkedIn, emphasizing the importance of resilience and adaptability. Their candid conversation highlights how overcoming obstacles can lead to personal and professional growth, inspiring listeners to embrace their own changes.
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Resistance to Digital

  • Despite covering the digital shift in media, Dan Roth was hesitant to embrace it.
  • An editor's move to a digital publication prompted his realization of the changing landscape.
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Building Fortune's Website

  • After being laid off, Dan Roth took on building Fortune's website, despite lacking technical expertise.
  • He learned on the job, but an encounter with an advertiser exposed the vulnerability of traditional media to Google.
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The LinkedIn Opportunity

  • Needing LinkedIn's API for a project, Dan Roth connected with its CEO and got offered a job.
  • Despite initial hesitation, he saw LinkedIn's potential to become a media company faster than Fortune could adapt to technology.
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