How Skillable Uses Technology to Fuel Hands-on Learning with Nate Barrett

Lead at the Top of Your Game

IN THIS EPISODE...

Effective leadership thrives on the Three A's—Alignment, Accountability, and Autonomy—creating an environment where innovation flourishes and psychological safety prevails. By aligning teams with a clear vision, providing constructive feedback, and fostering autonomy, leaders can inspire their teams to achieve their best and drive meaningful, continuous improvement.

In this episode, Nate Barrett, the Senior Vice President of Product at Skillable, exemplifies these principles. He oversees product management, design, and data teams at Skillable, bringing his expertise in B2B and B2C strategies to create scalable solutions that meet global customer needs. Nate's visionary leadership and impactful results are a testament to the power of effective leadership.

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ABOUT NATE BARRETT:

Nate Barrett is the Senior Vice President of Product for Skillable, managing the product management, design, and data teams. Nate brings a wealth of product leadership experience to Skillable, leading products at Pluralsight, Canopy, and Instructure. At Pluralsight, Nate led the hands-on lab's product vision and strategy, which led to tripling overall learning engagement and helping drive enterprise business outcomes by making upskilling a reality.

Nate is active in the product community in Utah, consulting and mentoring product leaders and startups. He is also a frequent guest lecturer in higher education strategy and design programs.

Nate lives in Utah with his wife and four children.

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WHAT TO LISTEN FOR:

WHAT TO LISTEN FOR:

1. How is AI transforming product development and strategy at Skillable?

2. What are the critical considerations for using AI to solve problems rather than follow trends?

3. How does Skillable balance innovation and adoption in the era of AI?

4. What is Skillable's approach to simplifying content creation and validating skills through hands-on learning?

5. How does Skillable's platform support tailored content creation and professional services for different organizations?

6. What are the core principles of the leadership approach, focusing on alignment, accountability, and autonomy?

7. How can psychological safety and effective feedback be ensured within a team?

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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FOR YOU:

Overview: The Lead at the Top of Your Game Leadership Development Experience