THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

Nate Vogel is dedicated to advancing the field of Sales Enablement through his active participation in high-level discussions and podcasts, the development of masterclasses, and via the creation of valuable resources. Explore this page to discover his latest insights, expert discussions, and educational content designed to empower sales professionals and organizations alike.

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podcasts

Influencing Sales Success

DataBricks BrickBites Podcast

The new BrickBite as Nate Vogel, VP of Global Sales Enablement at Databricks, unpacks the pressing challenges faced by sales professionals today! Nate has an impressive track record in the field of Sales Enablement with 30+ years of experience leading teams at Southwestern Advantage, Tableau, Salesforce, Gong, and now Databricks! Nate has excelled as a thought leader in the enablement community, showcasing best practices and spearheading sales training, partner, and leadership development programs.

Using Data to Secure Your Place at the Table

Seismic’s The Enablement Edge

KEEP LEARNING, KEEP SERVING CUSTOMERS – that’s the secret to success.

The proof of this is my incredible track record as a sales manager. I am the vice president of GTM implementation at Gong. And this week I joined the Reveal podcast to give a masterclass on servant leadership.

Tip #1: Take the time to show your team that you appreciate it.

Because who doesn’t want to feel appreciated? This motivates everyone to keep going forward. (And getting even better.) Watch the full episode to learn more about how I lead the winning team.

Driving Adoption through Data & Leadership

10/10 GTM

Our guest for Episode 6 is Nate Vogel, Vice President of Sales Enablement at Databricks, and previous VP of Global GTM Enablement at Gong. Nate brings more than three decades of sales experience to the conversation, with a background at Southwestern Advantage, Tableau, Salesforce, Gong, and now Databricks.

In this episode, Ross talks to Nate about how data drives insight into adoption and why it’s crucial to train leaders first. Nate brings more than three decades of sales experience to the conversation, with a background at Southwestern Advantage, Tableau, Salesforce, Gong, and now Databricks.

the importance of leadership and mentorship.

The Ace show

Jul 2, 2025

David interviews Nate Vogel, a seasoned leader in sales enablement. They discuss the importance of leadership, the role of data in decision-making, and the significance of cultivating a winning culture within teams. Nate shares his journey through various companies, emphasizing the value of mentorship, continuous learning, and the servant leadership approach. The conversation also touches on best practices for enabling teams and the importance of modeling behavior as a leader.

Pigment and Yoodli talk Enablement

Pigment

Jul 12, 2025

David interviews Nate Vogel, a seasoned leader in sales enablement. They discuss the importance of leadership, the role of data in decision-making, and the significance of cultivating a winning culture within teams. Nate shares his journey through various companies, emphasizing the value of mentorship, continuous learning, and the servant leadership approach. The conversation also touches on best practices for enabling teams and the importance of modeling behavior as a leader.

the evolution of sales enablement

Tom Alaimo

Jun 6, 2025

Tom Alaimo sit’s down with Nate Vogel, a veteran sales leader and enablement strategist, as he shares the story of his remarkable journey—from humble beginnings selling lemonade to leading high-performing sales and enablement teams at industry giants like Southwestern Advantage, Tableau, and Gong. Nate opens up about the values that have guided his career, including the importance of service in sales, the impact of strong mentorship, and the role of authentic relationships and networking in long-term success.

GTM Enablement Success Master Class

In the master class, I will talk about how enablement works today and what needs to be changed for GSM to succeed. Learn about the best ways to measure the effectiveness of enablement to increase your company’s profitability and growth. Use the opportunity assessment system to determine the success of your empowerment programs. Use 5 components to evaluate the success of your adaptation, certification, professional development, training and strategic initiatives

resources

The Great Training Robbery

Read one of the greatest writtings to come from Harvard Business School. The Great Training Robbery by Michael Beer

Why do Most Transformations Fail?

Why do most transformations fail? A conversation with Harry Robinson, When 70 percent of transformations fail

Leaders’ Perspectives:

These insights allowed us to pinpoint a fundamental trait of sales enablement, identifiable as the root cause of most challenges today

How To Be Successful

Here are 13 thoughts about how to achieve such outlier success. Everything here is easier to do once you’ve already reached a baseline degree of success.

The Neuroscience of Trust

But now, neuroscience offers some answers. Through his research on the brain chemical oxytocin––shown to facilitate collaboration and teamwork

The Suprising Power of Questions

Asking questions is a uniquely powerful tool for unlocking value in organizations: It spurs learning and the exchange of ideas, and innovation.

Changing Company Culture

Culture is like the wind. It is invisible, yet its effect can be seen and felt. When it is blowing in your direction it makes for smooth sailing.

Why Emotional Intelligence is Important in Leadership

The technical skills that helped secure your first promotion might not guarantee your next. If you aspire to be in a leadership role, there’s an emotional element you must consider.

How to Build a Great Relationship with a Mentor

While 76% of working professionals believe that a mentor is important to growth, more than 54% do not have such a relationship. If you’re one of these people, there are a few things you can do to find a mentor. 

How To Use the Kirkpatrick Model

The Kirkpatrick Model is a popular method for evaluating the effectiveness of a training, e-learning, or educational program. This analytic tool helps L&D professionals assess training programs.

How Humble Leadership Really Works

Top-down leadership is outdated and counterproductive. By focusing too much on control and end goals, and not enough on their people, leaders are making it more difficult to achieve their own desired outcomes.

Where Companies Go Wrong with Learning and Development

Lean learning ensures that employees not only learn the right thing, at the right time, and for the right reasons, but also that they retain what they learn.

Good Leadership Is About Asking Good Questions

Leaders today need to revisit an overlooked skill: asking questions. In my 40 years as an executive and advisor in Silicon Valley, I’ve often seen leaders assume that people look to them for answers.

What Separates Teams That Excel...

…from those that merely function comes down to 1 key strategy. This kind of culture shifts the dynamic from a traditional hierarchy to a more empowering, cooperative approach.

Make Your Meetings a Safe Space for Honest Conversation

You can increase the freedom, candor, and quality of conversation in your meetings by focusing on two key areas: giving permission and creating safety. Permission to say or ask anything is priceless.

GREAT LEADERS ARE GREAT READERS

I firmly believe that the path to effective leadership lies through constant learning and self-improvement. Here are some of the books that have had a profound impact on my leadership philosophy, strategies, and vision.

Leaders Eat Last – Simon Sinek

A deep dive into building trust, collaboration, and a people-first culture

The Vision Driven Leader – Michael Hyatt

A framework for crafting and communicating a compelling vision that mobilizes teams.

Radical Candor – Kim Scott

Balancing caring personally with challenging directly to lead with honesty and empathy

The Compelling Communicator – Tim Pollard

Mastering the art of delivering messages that stick and inspire action.

Factfulness – Hans Rosling

Data-driven decision-making for leaders in a world filled with biases and misinformation.

Drive – Daniel H. Pink

Unlocking motivation through autonomy, mastery, and purpose.

Grit – Angela Duckworth

The power of passion and perseverance in achieving long-term goals.

The Culture Code – Daniel Coyle

Secrets of highly successful groups and how leaders can foster belonging and trust.

The Making of a Manager – Julie Zhuo

Practical lessons for new and seasoned leaders to grow into the role

Work Rules! – Laszlo Bock

Google’s former SVP of People Operations on building a thriving, high-performing workplace.

The First 90 Days – Michael Watkins

Proven strategies for accelerating leadership transitions and impact.

Play Bigger – Al Ramadan, Dave Peterson, Christopher Lochhead, Kevin Maney

Category design as a strategic leadership advantage

The Five Dysfunctions of a Team – Patrick Lencioni

A leadership fable revealing the root causes of team dysfunction and how to overcome them.

Atomic Habits – James Clear

Leveraging small, consistent changes to create lasting leadership impact.

How to Win Friends & Influence People – Dale Carnegie

Timeless principles for building relationships, inspiring trust, and leading with influence.