Welcome to Executives Unplugged, the show for leaders navigating rapid change with limited resources and relentless expectations.
Join operator and executive coach Keith Cowing as he sits down with world-class leaders to decode their playbooks. Drawing on experience leading teams through both failures and multi-billion dollar exits, he skips the idealistic frameworks for battle-tested tactics that will help you:
Leadership is messy, but you don't have to face it alone. Executives Unplugged puts the best operators and insights in your corner to help you win and enjoy the ride.
Welcome to Executives Unplugged, the show for leaders navigating rapid change with limited resources and relentless expectations.
Join operator and executive coach Keith Cowing as he sits down with world-class leaders to decode their playbooks. Drawing on experience leading teams through both failures and multi-billion dollar exits, he skips the idealistic frameworks for battle-tested tactics that will help you:
Leadership is messy, but you don't have to face it alone. Executives Unplugged puts the best operators and insights in your corner to help you win and enjoy the ride.
Your org chart is obsolete. It's time to move from silos to studios. The old model of large, hyper-specialized teams is now a liability. If you're looking to leverage AI to innovate faster than the competition, this episode offers a playbook.
Product leader Nate Gosselin introduces a new model inspired not by corporate frameworks, but by hip-hop producers. He breaks down the concept of the "Product Producer" and the shift from rigid, siloed teams to small, nimble "studios" powered by AI. This conversation provides a tactical guide for leaders to rethink their org design, tackle technical debt, and build the multidisciplinary teams needed for the future.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
(01:31) What is a "Product Producer"?
(05:12) The Skills to Hire For: AI Literacy and Multidisciplinary Talent
(11:09) Managing AI Like a Team of Highly Capable Interns
(13:30) Where to Start: Low-Risk, High-Impact AI Projects
(16:33) How to Use AI to Tackle Your Scariest Tech Debt
(20:49) The New Org Model: Shifting from Assembly Lines to Creative Studios (31:53) Your First Step: A Practical Guide to Implementing AI in Your Workflows (39:08) The Personal Transformation for Leaders: From Specialist to Builder
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Follow Nate Gosselin:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nate-gosselin
Website: https://www.heynate.me/
