Every year, I see product leaders who are raising the bar for our profession, but this year’s Product Leader Awards winners stand out in a category of their own.
We just released the 2025 Product Leader Awards eBook, a deep dive into how the world’s top product leaders are thriving amid rapid technological change. What makes them different is clear pattern of how they work and think.
Three key themes define this year’s winners:
1. Frontline leadership. These leaders get close to the customer and build alongside their teams. They know credibility comes from doing, not just directing.
2. Driving real business outcomes. They measure their impact in numbers that matter: growth, retention, efficiency, and market expansion. Every story in the eBook connects product work directly to business results.
3. Always learning. In an era defined by AI and constant change, these leaders never assume they’ve arrived. They’re students of their craft. They encourage experimentation, continuous learning, and curiosity across their teams.
If you want to know what the next generation of product leadership looks like (and how to stay ahead of it) this guidebook is your starting point.
If you’re building something great, make sure it gets the recognition it deserves. Nominations for the Q3 Product Awards are now open, celebrating innovation in IoT and Human-Centered Design. Click the banner above to submit your nomination.
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