Ryan and Kickstarter CEO Everette Taylor chat about the quick starts and stops in Everette’s career. They cover everything from houselessness, to entrepreneurship, working two jobs at once, and being poached for the Kickstarter CEO role. They reflect on empathy as a marketing super power, and Everette gets real about the value of work-life balance. Then, Dorie Clark, author of Entrepreneurial You, gives tips on best ways to balance your time to be more creative and productive, and she shares pointers on how to become an entrepreneur.

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In this episode, Ryan talks with multi-industry executive Angela Ahrendts, DBE. Angela was formerly the CEO of Burberry, SVP at Apple, Chair of Save the Children International and she’s now a senior operating advisor for SKKY Partners, a private equity firm founded by Kim Kardashian. Ryan and Angela talk about changing industries, following your passion, and how to lead when times are tough. Then, communication coach Dorie Clark helps break down tangible steps to finding your passion, and shares tips on how to navigate a career pivot.

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Get more insights from Dorie, check out her book Reinventing You, and her LinkedIn Learning course, Cultivating Mental Agility.

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How do you use storytelling to land the job you want? In this episode, Ryan chats with Sue Nabi, CEO of Coty, the company that is home to CoverGirl, Kylie Cosmetics, Gucci and countless iconic fragrances. She tells Ryan the story of how she developed a narrative to connect the dots between her degree in biotech and beauty to land her first job at L’Oréal, and how she's used the art of storytelling in all aspects of her professional and business life. Then, leadership expert Charlene Li gives tips on how to tell your personal story to get the job you want. 

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Where should you invest your time? In this episode, Ryan chats with Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi about the lessons he wished he’d learned sooner, and the magic of career compounding. Then, communication coach Dorie Clark lays out how you can grow and play the long game at one company without short changing yourself overtime.

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How can your life experiences help you identify your career goals? In this episode, Ryan brings us the story of serial entrepreneur John Henry. John started out as a doorman in New York City, but soon ended up on the Forbes 30 under 30 list. He's built and sold a reportedly million dollar business, become a venture capitalist and host of the Vice show 'Hustle' and co-founded a car insurance company, just to name a few. John explains how his roots help him identify what’s important in his career, and how to flip what you've got for what you want. Then, renowned thought leader Nilofer Merchant explains her theory of “onlyness” – decoding how your life experiences can add value and help you generate big ideas. 

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Get more insights from Nilofer by heading to her website: NiloferMerchant.com 

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In this episode, Ryan and Essence CEO Caroline Wanga chat about the starts, stops and pivots of her career path: from college dropout, to motherhood, to a range of nonprofit and corporate roles that eventually led her to Essence. Then, negotiation expert Kwame Christian gives tips on how to push through barriers and map out your own professional journey. 

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What are the traits of a successful person? In this episode, Ryan chats with billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban to discuss what it takes to thrive. Then, leadership expert Charlene Li dives deeper into his insights – teaching you ways to embrace curiosity, reduce stress, and master the art of selling.

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From the CEO of LinkedIn, Ryan Roslansky, stories from the world's greatest leaders on their career successes, failures, and pivots that prove there is no single formula for success. At the end of each episode, you’ll leave with a new set of skills and knowledge to add to your career toolbox, helping you take one step closer to your goals. 

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