What if the most important leadership skill in the age of AI has nothing to do with technology?

In this episode of WholeCEO with Lisa G., host Lisa G. sits down with globally recognized advisor Charlene Li—who has worked with 49 of the Fortune 100, spoken at the World Economic Forum, TED, and South by Southwest—to unpack what it really takes to win in an AI-driven world.

Her latest book, Winning with AI: The 90-Day Blueprint for Success, challenges a common assumption at the top: that AI success is about tools. Instead, it's about leadership, behavior, and distinctly human capabilities.

Together, they explore why most AI initiatives stall, why "pilot mode" has become a corporate trap, and why the real differentiator isn't technical sophistication—it's human clarity, courage, and decision-making.

In this conversation, you'll hear:

Why the leaders succeeding with AI aren't necessarily the ones with the best technology
The human skills that become more valuable—not less—as AI handles more cognitive work
Why so many organizations stay stuck in endless pilots that never scale
What CEOs must do differently this week—not this quarter—to break through inertia

If you're a leader wondering where you still add value in an AI-accelerated world, this conversation reframes the question entirely—and points you toward the answer.

Charlene Li: From AI Anxiety to AI Agency - The Human Skills That Win in an AI World

WholeCEO With Lisa G Podcast

Charlene Li: From AI Anxiety to AI Agency - The Human Skills That Win in an AI World