What if disruption could be your greatest ally in creating positive change?
In this episode of Humanity at Scale: Redefining Leadership, host Bruce Temkin sits down with Charlene Li, Strategic Advisor and Keynote Speaker, Founder and CEO of Quantum Networks Group, and New York Times bestselling author, to explore how leaders can harness disruption as a catalyst for innovation. Charlene shares insights on creating psychological safety while pushing boundaries, building cultures where failure fuels growth, and leading through uncertainty with bold vision and empathy. From AI-driven shifts to lasting organizational transformation, this conversation offers actionable strategies for thriving in times of change.
Join them as they discuss:

• A Career Built on Disruption: "I Came, I Saw, I Disrupted"
• The Power of Embracing Discomfort in Leadership
• Stretching vs. Stressing: Finding the Right Balance in Change
• Burning the Boats: Committing Fully to Transformation
• Three Questions That Drive Successful Disruptive Organizations
• Building Trust and Belonging in Times of Change
• Navigating AI Disruption: Strategies for Success
• Leadership Skills for the Future
• Aftershow: Key Insights on Leading Through Disruption

Charlene Li is a globally recognized thought leader on disruptive transformation strategy and leadership. A New York Times bestselling author and entrepreneur, she has helped organizations navigate seismic shifts in business and society. Charlene has worked with 14 of the Dow Jones 30 companies, advising leaders on innovation, culture change, and the impact of generative AI. Recognized as one of LinkedIn’s Top 10 Voices on Company Culture, she shares her insights through books, articles, and weekly live streams. She also speaks at major conferences and provides executive coaching, empowering leaders to drive meaningful, people-centric transformation in their organizations.


Episode Resources:

• Charlene Li on LinkedIn
• Quantum Networks Group Website
• Talent Harbour Website
• Bruce Temkin on LinkedIn