Jeffrey Sonnenfeld
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Yale SOM Lester Crown Professor in Practice of Management, Founder of Yale Chief Executive Leadership Institute (CELI) -- jeffrey.sonnenfeld.celi@yale.edu
Jeffrey A. Sonnenfeld is the Lester Crown Professor in the Practice of Management at Yale School of Management, and Senior Associate Dean for Leadership Studies. Sonnenfeld is best known as the founder and CEO of Chief Executive Leadership Institute (CELI), affiliated with Yale University. .. more
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Epstein Scandal TURNS on Trump as Howard Lutnick Gets Caught LYING
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On the NEW episode of RAGING MODERATES with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov - I preview my new book, Trump's Ten Commandments
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On Morning Joe - Tom Rogers and I discuss the new book, "Trump's Ten Commandments", revealing dangerous lessons from Trump's toolbox -
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The Method Behind Trump's Madness | Opinion
Every day seems to bring a new story epitomizing Donald Trump's norm-breaking behaviors and narcissism.
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Just out in Newsweek - The Method Behind Trump’s Madness by Tom Rogers - www.newsweek.com/the-method-b...
TrumpRx is here and it helps, though a bit less than advertised | Fortune
Trump's Republican Party continues to shift toward government market interventionism.
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In Fortune - Diagnosing TrumpRx: Does it Help? Yes a little but less than advertised - "TrumpRx was launched last week to a controversial reception. The New Republic called it a “Big Fat Scam,” but it is up to the public to decide..."
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Trump’s Obama Video Was a Diversion, Not an Accident
"Rather than a mistake, this episode epitomizes Trump’s approach to intentionally creating controversy as a distraction"
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Just out in TIME - Trump’s Dangerous Diversionary Device: Using Race to Erase Discourse
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Disney’s new D’Amaro-land: a dream team succession saga comes to life | Fortune
Bob Iger was a returning general to Disney in 2022, but he built a roster of top lieutenants helping with his succession plan.
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In Fortune - Disney’s new D’Amaro-land: A dream team succession saga comes to life - D’Amaro & Walden are part of a media leadership succession dream team, groomed from within in a classic trial process, leading to proven competence & credibility
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How Trump helped Harvard: 5 'Crimson' leadership lessons on standing up to bullies | Fortune
The people and companies of Minnesota exhibit them, too.
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In Fortune - How Trump helped Harvard: 5 ‘Crimson’ leadership lessons on standing up to bullies - As we identify in our new book, Trump’s Ten Commandments many of Trump’s moves are predictable as he has only a handful of tricks up his sleeve
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Out in Yale Daily News - University leaders convene at Yale, honoring two who clashed with Trump
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In @yaledailynews.bsky.social - School of Management to honor university leaders at odds with Trump - Harvard Pres. Alan Garber and former UVA Pres. James Ryan will be honored with the award following their public resistance to White House attacks on universities
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Democrats' Chance to Defend Capitalism From Trump
As Trump embraces state capitalism, Democrats should embrace being the party of practical economic stewardship.
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In TIME - How Democrats Can Still Snag Defeat from the Jaws of Victory: Punishing Success and Vilifying Corporate America? - Dems have rare opp. to fill void of econ. rationality left by traditionally pro-biz. GOP by moving toward center and working with biz. community.
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Is Powell’s Fed head independence dead? Trump outfoxes himself this time | Fortune
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In FORTUNE - Is Powell’s Fed head independence dead? Trump outfoxes himself this time - Trump is not tone deaf or foolish. He is as dumb as a fox, but even foxes, generally a symbol of intelligence and slyness, become victims of their presumed cleverness
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A cautionary Hollywood tale: the Ellisons' lose-lose Paramount positioning | Fortune
Hollywood history is a trail littered with cautionary tales, and Netflix's Greg Peters and Ted Sarandos have framed a lose-lose coin toss for the Ellisons.
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SONNENFELD: ".. It is becoming difficult not to wonder whether Ellison really should have called it quits after the third offer back in October—his last unsolicited, bungled bid before .. Zaslav launched a bidding process .."
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A cautionary Hollywood tale: the Ellisons' lose-lose Paramount positioning | Fortune
Hollywood history is a trail littered with cautionary tales, and Netflix's Greg Peters and Ted Sarandos have framed a lose-lose coin toss for the Ellisons.
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[BREAKING NEWS: PSKY Court Challenge to WBD/NFLX]
In Fortune - A cautionary Hollywood tale: the Ellisons’ lose-lose Paramount positioning - PSKY won't try 9th time, filed suit against WBD seeking financial disclosure around preference for NFLX
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In Fortune - A cautionary Hollywood tale: the Ellisons’ lose-lose Paramount positioning - PSKY won't try 9th time, filed suit against WBD seeking financial disclosure around preference for NFLX
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Yale's Sonnenfeld on Trump's housing and defense policies
CNBC's "Closing Bell" team discusses two recent social media posts from President Trump about the housing sector and defense sector with Jeff Sonnenfeld of the Yale School of Management.
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On @cnbc.com Closing Bell - Yale’s Sonnenfeld on Trump’s housing and defense policies - Has MAGA Gone Maoist? Creeping State Capitalism...
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The 7 most overlooked CEOs in 2025—and the 5 to watch in 2026 | Fortune
The Yale Chief Executive Leadership Institute highlights the top performers of 2025 and the top leaders to watch in 2026.
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In Fortune - Beyond Tech-Talk: The 7 most overlooked CEOs in 2025 and the 5 to watch in 2026 - With +1/3 of mkt value led by 7 tech co's, media focus on AI dramas but how about the under-showcased stories from the other 2/3, and most of corp USA?
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Trump tells NBC reimbursements possible for oil giants that invest in Venezuela
President Trump told NBC News on Monday that U.S. oil giants may receive reimbursements if they help rebuild Venezuelan infrastructure. But so far, his offers have been largely met with silence. Ron I...
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On @11thhourmsnow.bsky.social w/ @stephruhle.bsky.social - Sonnenfeld on How Trump Falsely Uses Oil as Foil for Venezuelan Invasion - Trump says oil giants may be reimbursed if they help rebuild VZ infrastructure. But so far, his offers have been largely met with silence
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TONIGHT: Venezuela's President makes his first court appearance in NYC. Plus, President Trump makes it clear what he has in store for Venezuela.
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Oil is a Bad Excuse for Trump’s Strike on Venezuela
"The economic incentives for investing in Venezuela’s oil sector are minimal and the potential costs are astronomical."
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In TIME magazine - Oil is a Poor Excuse for Trump’s Strike on Venezuela - "However impressive the US strike may have been, motives have been muddled... Oil became Trump’s rationale but industry leaders had no advance knowledge and no interest in making investments..."
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SONNENFELD: “.. U.S. petroleum companies and oil servicing companies should make a statement that with oil prices at historic low levels, this action was not to advance their interests in expanding supply ..”
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5 takeaways on Venezuela in the aftermath of Maduro: a memo to CEOs | Fortune
There is little dispute about the character of Nicolas Maduro, but there is little incentive for U.S. corporate leaders to gloat and be used as foils.
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In Fortune - 5 takeaways on Venezuela in the Maduro aftermath: A memo to CEOs - I usually encourage CEOs to speak up, but here they should avoid taking sides, other than show the world Trump’s invasion was not driven solely by commercial interest
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Jeff Sonnenfeld's Report Card on CEO Performance at Boeing, Nike and Starbucks
Yale School of Management's Jeff Sonnenfeld highlights a few stocks to keep an eye on in 2026 now that their CEOs have been on the job for more than a year.
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On @cnbc.com with @lesliepicker.bsky.social - Sonnenfeld Report Card on CEO Performance at Boeing, Nike, and Starbucks... Highlighting a few stocks to keep an eye on in 2026, all with relatively new CEOs who are industry veterans working on turnarounds
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The secrets of what Arnault knows: How Bernard Arnault built the impossible, and his timeless, transferable lessons of leadership | Fortune
Arnault didn't merely preserve a single great house after a founder’s passing. He's assembled, disciplined, and sustained an entire federation of maisons.
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Just out in @fortune.com -- The secrets of what Arnault knows: How Bernard Arnault built the impossible, and his timeless, transferable lessons of leadership
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The Inside Edge
It’s time to drop the messianic quest for your successor.
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In Chief Executive - The Inside Edge - In CEO transitions, a messianic quest for an external savior can overlook and disparage the in-house stars...
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Why Trump Should Call Putin’s Bluff Now
Russia's "economy is disintegrating, and their military prowess is inferior to that of Ukraine."
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In TIME - Why Trump Should Call Putin’s Bluff Now - While Trump believes Russia is “much stronger” than Ukraine, the truth is that most of the Russian landmass is uninhabitable, their economy is disintegrating, and their military prowess is inferior...
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Mentoring Matters
Done right, mentor-protégé relationships can transform lives.
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In Chief Executive magazine - Mentoring Matters: Dina Powell McCormick & Sen. Dave McCormick Say Why It Is Important to Thank Your Mentors in their latest book entitled "Who Believed in You? How Purposeful Mentorship Changes the World"
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How College Leaders are Navigating Federal Pressures
In the face of Trump’s higher education crack down, colleges are being forced to decide between compliance and defiance.
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In TIME magazine - Compliance or Defiance: How College Leaders Are Navigating Federal Pressures - We surveyed 103 higher ed leaders and heard alarming concerns about the widespread toll... The next 1-3 years will determine if higher ed faces a convergence of crises
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Despite some initial skepticism, could Target’s turnaround be right on target? | Fortune
Is Target on target? Our Yale Chief Executive Leadership Institute analysis of Fortune 500 CEO successions suggests an internal candidate has strong odds.
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Just out in @fortune.com - Despite some initial skepticism, could Target’s turnaround be right on target?
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What issue poses the biggest long-term threat to the unity of Trump’s MAGA movement?
Matthew Continetti, Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Stephen Henriques, Jennifer Mercieca, Brittany Martinez, Reed Galen, Adrienne Elrod
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In @notusperspectives.bsky.social - What issue poses the biggest long-term threat to the unity of Trump’s MAGA movement? - "No single issue will divide MAGA solidarity. Rather, it is President Trump’s often-used strategy of flooding the zone that will backfire."
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