Leadership is being redefined in the age of social media and AI. This episode explores how these forces are accelerating the shift from command-and-control leadership to one rooted in authenticity and trust. Charlene Li, New York Times best-selling author and CEO of Quantum Networks Group, offers practical insights into creating followership and leading with authenticity, the risks and rewards of maintaining an online leadership presence, and balancing personal boundaries with visibility.
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Charlene Li
Charlene Li is an expert on business transformation strategy and disruptive leadership, and the NYT bestselling author of six books, including her latest, "The Disruption Mindset". She is currently working on her next book, "Winning with Generative AI". Charlene has worked with hundreds of top companies, ranging from Adobe to Southwest Airlines, and advised 49 of the Fortune 100 companies. She has spoken at events like the World Economic Forum, TED, and South by Southwest. Previously, Charlene was the founder and CEO of the disruptive analyst firm Altimeter Group and Chief Research Officer at PA Consulting. She has returned to her entrepreneurial roots, running her own firm, Quantum Networks Group. Charlene is a graduate of Harvard College and Harvard Business School and was named one of the most creative people in business by Fast Company.
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