This Is Working with Daniel Roth

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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 “tell me your story”
  • The soft skill he values most in interviews (hint: it’s not on a resume)
  • The productivity habit he sticks to, no matter what time zone he's in

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