In this talk, we'll examine the global effects that force us to reason differently about how we organize and lead people; we'll go through a series of valuable skills for leaders in this new climate, especially tech leaders.

As we launch into 2025, we face endless possibilities to build for a new reality while simultaneously experiencing global uncertainty and volatility. How do we take the initiative and thrive rather than just survive?

The answer might be closer than we think. 2025 can be the year tech truly moves from a support function to a strategic advantage for our business. To realize the full potential of our teams, we first need to reshape leadership. This means building trust, leading with context, and moving from output-driven to outcome-driven work. However, the real change is in the team culture and how we view work - what can we do to create products our customers love?

To thrive in 2025, we need to maximize our chances of building the right things, which means working, thinking, and leading differently; by doing this, we can realize the full potential of our teams and create better products with the people at hand.