The Path with Ryan Roslansky

Product management is one of the hottest jobs on the market. But, what does it take to break into the field – and what exactly do product managers do? Chief Product Officer of GoodRx Mark Hull [https://www.linkedin.com/in/markhull/], joins Ryan and Daniel Roth [https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielroth1/] for a special bonus episode of The Path to talk about the ins and outs of product management and the skills you need to succeed in the field.  Follow Ryan [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanroslansky/], Dan [https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielroth1/], and Mark [https://www.linkedin.com/in/markhull/] on LinkedIn Get more stories from the world’s top leaders by subscribing to The Path newsletter [http://linkedin.com/thepath].

On this bonus episode of The Path, Ryan and LinkedIn Editor in Chief chat with Shannon Brayton, Chief Marketing Officer of Bessemer Venture Partners about the dynamic and rapidly evolving world of communications. Shannon has made impactful contributions at Yahoo, eBay, OpenTable, and as the former CMO of LinkedIn – She offers a unique perspective on merging social media, marketing, and external communications into a cohesive career path. We'll explore why this field is highlighted in LinkedIn's "Jobs on the Rise" report and uncover the skills and experiences necessary to thrive in this industry. Follow Ryan [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanroslansky/], Dan [https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielroth1/], and Shannon [https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannonstubo/] on LinkedIn Get more stories from the world’s top leaders by subscribing to The Path newsletter [http://linkedin.com/thepath].

On this last episode of Season 1, Ryan talks with his most controversial hire at LinkedIn: Editor-In-Chief & VP Dan Roth. Dan started his career as a business journalist, writing for magazines like Forbes, Fortune and Wired. But when the 2009 financial crisis hit print journalism, Dan had to pivot. Ryan and Dan talk about finding your place in a changing industry, the value of mentorship, and leaning on feedback from friends and family. Then, Dan turns the tables on Ryan to ask him about decision making as a leader, how to choose between advice and your gut, and the biggest takeaways from this season of The Path. Follow Ryan [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanroslansky/] and Dan [https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielroth1/] on LinkedIn To hear more from Dan, subscribe to his weekly podcast, This Is Working [https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/this-is-working-6456608959552905216/] Get more stories about leader’s zigs and zags by subscribing to The Path newsletter [https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/the-path-7016915671292751872/?trk=path&veh=path]

Harley Finkelstein has been a serial entrepreneur since he started a DJing business in middle school. But he didn’t always know what he wanted to do. He tried the higher education path, and even went to law school. But then he pivoted and pitched himself to a new company called Shopify that would take the e-commerce industry by storm. On this episode, Ryan and Harley talk about the power of being an added value, the loneliness of entrepreneurship and why it’s absolutely critical to have a strong network. Then, networking expert Diana YK Chan shares her top tips for building a personal board of directors, and getting the most from your professional relationships. Follow Ryan [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanroslansky/], Harley [https://www.linkedin.com/in/harleyf/] and Diana [https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianachan/?originalSubdomain=ca] on LinkedIn For more tips from Diana, check out her LinkedIn Learning Course Nano Tips for Digital Networking [https://www.linkedin.com/learning-login/share?account=104&forceAccount=false&redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Flearning%2Fnano-tips-for-digital-networking-with-diana-yk-chan%3Ftrk%3Dshare_ent_url%26shareId%3Dq0PqF5PMRjC0KbLjhepixg%253D%253D] Get more stories about leader’s zigs and zags by subscribing to The Path newsletter [https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/the-path-7016915671292751872/?trk=path&veh=path]

Jeffrey Katzenberg is one of the most recognizable names in Hollywood, with credits like Pretty Woman, The Lion King, and Beauty and the Beast. He spent years at Paramount, served as the Chairman of The Walt Disney Studios, and co-founded DreamWorks Pictures. But he faced some major setbacks and pivots on his path. Jeffrey talks with Ryan about what came before and after Hollywood, how he got back on his feet after getting fired from Disney, and the importance of exceeding expectations. Then, leadership expert Charlene Li shares tips on how to embrace failure and underscores its significance in your career. Follow Ryan [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanroslansky/], Jeffrey  [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-katzenberg-4b3b47123/]and Charlene [https://www.linkedin.com/in/charleneli/] on LinkedIn For more tips from Charlene, check out her LinkedIn Learning courses [https://www.linkedin.com/learning/instructors/charlene-li?u=104] Get more stories about leader’s zigs and zags by subscribing to The Path newsletter [%20LinkedIn.com/Path]