#486 Charlene Li - From AI Curious to AI Fluent in 90 Days

Charlene Li is a New York Times bestselling author of seven books, founder of Altimeter, and CEO of Quantum Networks Group. A Harvard graduate and globally recognized expert on digital transformation and disruptive leadership, she has advised 49 of the Fortune 100 and spoken at the World Economic Forum, TED, and SXSW. Her latest book, "Winning with AI: The 90-Day Blueprint for Success," gives leaders a practical framework for creating real business value with AI, not just experimenting with it. In this episode, Charlene breaks down the difference between predictive, generative, and agentic AI, shares why AI is a leadership problem first and a technology problem second, and gives founders a concrete path to going from AI-curious to AI-fluent in just 90 days. If you want to stop dabbling and start winning with AI, this episode is your starting point.Chapters:0:00 Welcome Back and Charlene's New Book Launch0:36 Charlene's Background and the Leadership Thread Through All Seven Books1:25 Defining AI, Generative AI, and Agentic AI in Plain Language3:02 What a Founder's Work Week Could Look Like With Agentic AI6:35 Does AI Scare You? Charlene's Honest and Balanced Take8:06 The Five Human Traits AI Will Never Replace11:24 Why Gen Z Is More Skeptical About AI Than Boomers and Gen X15:32 What the 13% of Companies Actually Winning With AI Do Differently19:14 Strategy First: Stop Asking What AI Can Do, Ask How It Helps You Win22:43 Why AI Fluency Is a Leadership Problem, Not a Technology Problem27:55 The One Prompt Trick That Transforms How You Work With AI32:36 Which AI Tools Charlene Actually Uses Every Day38:57 How to Stay Current When Everything Is Changing and Where to Find Charlene:Website: https://charleneli.com Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/charleneliYoutube: youtube.com/charleneliWinning With AI book: winningwithaibook.com👋It’s your host, Brian! Come say hi!Website: https://brianondrako.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianondrako/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@brianondrako Or, if you’re struggling with sales, join the Sales Skills For Founders newsletter and learn how to lead better sales conversations, spot weak deals early, and build a pipeline you can actually trust.📨 https://salesskillsforfounders.com