Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In the age of AI, career success isn’t guaranteed, and professionals risk falling behind if they don’t keep up with the rapidly evolving skill set required for success. As the former CEO and current Executive Vice President of LinkedIn and Microsoft Office, Ryan Roslansky has a front-row view of how jobs, hiring, and workplace expectations are shifting in real time. This perspective inspired his book, Open to Work, a guide to navigating the changing career landscape. In this episode, Ryan shares how professionals and entrepreneurs can stay ahead in the AI era and build the uniquely human skills that make them irreplaceable.
In this episode, Hala and Ryan will discuss:
00:00 Intro
02:50 Ignore AI At Your Peril
04:38 Why You Must Start Now
06:11 Build Your Personal AI
07:36 The Work Shock Explained
09:26 Tasks Not Titles
13:18 Human Skills And Hiring
15:11 Ads
23:45 Find Your Unique Edge
25:57 Onlyness and Mission Drive
27:51 Storytelling as Leadership
28:58 Skills Based Hiring Shift
32:36 Signaling to Get Noticed
34:38 Ads
36:35 Creators Video and New Income
41:59 Open to Work Mindset Wrap
Ryan Roslansky is the former CEO of LinkedIn and currently serves as the Executive Vice President at LinkedIn and Microsoft, overseeing both LinkedIn and Microsoft Office. During his tenure as CEO, he nearly tripled LinkedIn's revenue and grew the platform to record levels of engagement, with over 1.3 billion members. Ryan is also the co-author of Open to Work, a practical guide to future-proofing your career and mastering the most essential human skills in the age of AI.
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🗣️ Resources Mentioned 🗣️:
Ryan's Book, Open to Work: bit.ly/RR-Open2Work
Ryan’s LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ryanroslansky
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Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com/episodes-new
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Young and Profiting with Hala Taha is the must-listen podcast for anyone who is hardcore into entrepreneurship. Hosted by Hala Taha, a self-made entrepreneur and marketing expert, this top-ranked show features mini-masterclasses with business icons and entrepreneurs like GaryVee, Alex Hormozi, Mel Robbins, Tom Bilyeu and Codie Sanchez.
Listen to YAP to profit in all aspects of life - from boosting sales and beating algorithms, to brain hacks and biohacking. Whether you’re launching a startup, scaling your business or simply wanting to expand your sales and marketing skills, each episode delivers actionable advice that WILL help you profit in life. If you want the motivation to level up your entrepreneurship game and work hard - while still prioritizing your mental and physical health - then Listen, Learn and Profit with Young and Profiting Podcast!
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In the age of AI, career success isn’t guaranteed, and professionals risk falling behind if they don’t keep up with the rapidly evolving skill set required for success. As the former CEO and current Executive Vice President of LinkedIn and Microsoft Office, Ryan Roslansky has a front-row view of how jobs, hiring, and workplace expectations are shifting in real time. This perspective inspired his book, Open to Work, a guide to navigating the changing career landscape. In this episode, Ryan shares how professionals and entrepreneurs can stay ahead in the AI era and build the uniquely human skills that make them irreplaceable.
In this episode, Hala and Ryan will discuss:
00:00 Intro
02:50 Ignore AI At Your Peril
04:38 Why You Must Start Now
06:11 Build Your Personal AI
07:36 The Work Shock Explained
09:26 Tasks Not Titles
13:18 Human Skills And Hiring
15:11 Ads
23:45 Find Your Unique Edge
25:57 Onlyness and Mission Drive
27:51 Storytelling as Leadership
28:58 Skills Based Hiring Shift
32:36 Signaling to Get Noticed
34:38 Ads
36:35 Creators Video and New Income
41:59 Open to Work Mindset Wrap
Ryan Roslansky is the former CEO of LinkedIn and currently serves as the Executive Vice President at LinkedIn and Microsoft, overseeing both LinkedIn and Microsoft Office. During his tenure as CEO, he nearly tripled LinkedIn's revenue and grew the platform to record levels of engagement, with over 1.3 billion members. Ryan is also the co-author of Open to Work, a practical guide to future-proofing your career and mastering the most essential human skills in the age of AI.
✅ Sponsored By:
✅ Huel - Get over $50 in savings with the Discovery Bundle from Huel. Use my exclusive code YAP15 for 15% off at https://yap.show/4mWP70R
✅ Indeed - Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job's visibility at https://yap.show/424NDbt
✅ Blinkist - Turn the world’s best nonfiction books into quick 15-minute reads or listens. Grab your free trial plus an exclusive 30% discount at https://yap.show/3R7y5kP
✅ Remitly - Transfer money internationally with Remitly, with no hidden fees. Use code BUSINESS to get a $100 bonus after you send $300 or more. New customers only.
🗣️ Resources Mentioned 🗣️:
Ryan's Book, Open to Work: bit.ly/RR-Open2Work
Ryan’s LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ryanroslansky
🌐Key YAP Links🌐
Reviews - ratethispodcast.com/yap
Youtube - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting
LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha
Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala
Social + Podcast Services: yapmedia.com
Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com/episodes-new
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Young and Profiting with Hala Taha is the must-listen podcast for anyone who is hardcore into entrepreneurship. Hosted by Hala Taha, a self-made entrepreneur and marketing expert, this top-ranked show features mini-masterclasses with business icons and entrepreneurs like GaryVee, Alex Hormozi, Mel Robbins, Tom Bilyeu and Codie Sanchez.
Listen to YAP to profit in all aspects of life - from boosting sales and beating algorithms, to brain hacks and biohacking. Whether you’re launching a startup, scaling your business or simply wanting to expand your sales and marketing skills, each episode delivers actionable advice that WILL help you profit in life. If you want the motivation to level up your entrepreneurship game and work hard - while still prioritizing your mental and physical health - then Listen, Learn and Profit with Young and Profiting Podcast!
Make sure to hit the ‘subscribe’ button, and don’t forget to click the bell icon.
➡️ YouTube: youngandprofiting.co/yap-youtube
For sponsorship inquiries, please contact NETWORK+YAP@Yapmedia.com
Enjoy the show!
