This is how iHeartMedia CEO Bob Pittman creates superfans

Bob Pittman is the founder of MTV, the architect of AOL’s explosive growth, and the leader that navigated Six Flags through years of turmoil. Now he’s the CEO of iHeartMedia, one of the biggest media companies in the U.S. He's achieved all this success by channeling three important career skills: listening, observing, and empathizing.  In this episode of #ThisIsWorking the Podcast, Dan Roth and Nina Melendez Ibarra dive into an accident that left Bob without an eye which ended up being the catalyst that made empathy his superpower. They also discuss making decisions with your gut vs data and why you can take a job even if you’re not passionate about it.  In this episode of #ThisIsWorking the Podcast, Dan Roth and Nina Melendez Ibarra delve into a life-changing accident that cost Bob an eye, ultimately shaping empathy as his superpower. They also discuss the balance between following your gut and relying on data, and the value of pursuing jobs even when you’re not passionate about them. Got questions you want to hear our This is Working hosts ask? Share a post or comment on LinkedIn using the hashtag #ThisIsWorking, or drop us a line. You can reach us at ThisisWorking@LinkedIn.com. Follow Bob Pittman, Dan Roth and Nina Melendez Ibarra on LinkedIn, and subscribe to the This is Working newsletter here: LinkedIn.com/ThisIsWorking

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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, and Dr. Fei-Fei Li on the human side of AI. Tune in every other week for candid conversations on what’s working at work, and what’s yet to come.