Jeffrey Sonnenfeld
@jeffsonnenfeld.bsky.social
Yale SOM Lester Crown Professor in Practice of Management, Founder of Yale Chief Executive Leadership Institute (CELI) -- [email protected]
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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Mentoring Matters
Done right, mentor-protégé relationships can transform lives.
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November 26, 2025 at 9:38 PM
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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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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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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November 11, 2025 at 12:50 PM
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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Just out in @fortune.com - Despite some initial skepticism, could Target’s turnaround be right on target?
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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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November 10, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Just out in @fortune.com - Despite some initial skepticism, could Target’s turnaround be right on target?
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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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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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November 8, 2025 at 7:48 PM
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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Reposted by Jeffrey Sonnenfeld
What issue poses the biggest long-term threat to the unity of Trump’s MAGA movement?
Matthew Continetti, @jeffsonnenfeld.bsky.social & Stephen Henriques, @jenmercieca.bsky.social, Brittany Martinez, @reedgalen.bsky.social and @adrienneelrod.bsky.social weigh in: www.notus.org/perspectives...
Matthew Continetti, @jeffsonnenfeld.bsky.social & Stephen Henriques, @jenmercieca.bsky.social, Brittany Martinez, @reedgalen.bsky.social and @adrienneelrod.bsky.social weigh in: www.notus.org/perspectives...
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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November 6, 2025 at 3:00 PM
What issue poses the biggest long-term threat to the unity of Trump’s MAGA movement?
Matthew Continetti, @jeffsonnenfeld.bsky.social & Stephen Henriques, @jenmercieca.bsky.social, Brittany Martinez, @reedgalen.bsky.social and @adrienneelrod.bsky.social weigh in: www.notus.org/perspectives...
Matthew Continetti, @jeffsonnenfeld.bsky.social & Stephen Henriques, @jenmercieca.bsky.social, Brittany Martinez, @reedgalen.bsky.social and @adrienneelrod.bsky.social weigh in: www.notus.org/perspectives...
In @fortune.com - Trump’s breaking-the-china strategy isn’t working: Despite the global collateral damage, only modest progress has been made with China
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Trump’s breaking-the-china strategy isn’t working: Despite the global collateral damage, only modest progress has been made with China | Fortune
Trump’s China visit revealed the weakness behind his tariff tactics, with major consequences for American businesses and consumers.
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November 4, 2025 at 10:55 PM
In @fortune.com - Trump’s breaking-the-china strategy isn’t working: Despite the global collateral damage, only modest progress has been made with China
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On @cnbc.com - Trump Didn't Break the China - Yale's Jeffrey Sonnenfeld discusses the pros & cons of President Trump’s meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, plus the implications of Trump’s pledge to restart nuclear weapons testing
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Sonnenfeld: We need to do a much better job of managing the relationship with China
Yale School of Management's Jeff Sonnenfeld discusses the pros & cons from President Trump's meeting with Chinese president Xi Jinping, plus the implications of President Trump's pledge to restart nuc...
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October 31, 2025 at 9:07 PM
On @cnbc.com - Trump Didn't Break the China - Yale's Jeffrey Sonnenfeld discusses the pros & cons of President Trump’s meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, plus the implications of Trump’s pledge to restart nuclear weapons testing
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In @fortunemagazine.bsky.social - When the media missed the message: Benioff clarifies meaning on multiple levels - The media echo chamber initially misunderstood key messages from Benioff about the safety of Dreamforce, and the nature of the technology it was showcasing
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When the media missed the message: Benioff clarifies meaning on multiple levels | Fortune
Every word is weaponized in this day and age. Just look at Marc Benioff, Dreamforce, the National Guard, and San Francisco.
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October 27, 2025 at 7:11 PM
In @fortunemagazine.bsky.social - When the media missed the message: Benioff clarifies meaning on multiple levels - The media echo chamber initially misunderstood key messages from Benioff about the safety of Dreamforce, and the nature of the technology it was showcasing
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On @outfrontcnn.bsky.social - Yale's Sonnenfeld Discusses Trump’s Latest Flip on Russia as the EU Hypocritically Continues to Fund Putin with “Blood Money”
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October 23, 2025 at 7:36 PM
On @outfrontcnn.bsky.social - Yale's Sonnenfeld Discusses Trump’s Latest Flip on Russia as the EU Hypocritically Continues to Fund Putin with “Blood Money”
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In TIME magazine - 3 Myths Preventing the West from Sanctioning Russian Energy - "As the economic pressures mount, it becomes crucial to dispel three key misconceptions about global energy trends to better understand—and limit—Russia's ability to finance its war effort..."
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3 Myths Preventing the West from Sanctioning Russian Energy
How America and its allies can sanction Russian energy—and limit Putin's ability to finance his war in Ukraine.
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October 22, 2025 at 8:35 PM
In TIME magazine - 3 Myths Preventing the West from Sanctioning Russian Energy - "As the economic pressures mount, it becomes crucial to dispel three key misconceptions about global energy trends to better understand—and limit—Russia's ability to finance its war effort..."
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On MSNBC's Morning Joe - Yale’s Jeffrey Sonnenfeld: Trump's Diplomatic Success in Middle East Exposes His 'Biggest Liability' in Russia-Ukraine War
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October 20, 2025 at 4:11 PM
On MSNBC's Morning Joe - Yale’s Jeffrey Sonnenfeld: Trump's Diplomatic Success in Middle East Exposes His 'Biggest Liability' in Russia-Ukraine War
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In TIME - What Trump’s Gaza Ceasefire Speech Tells Us About Ukraine - The president’s speech at the Knesset provided a preview of the core pillars of Trump's unique leadership style, which serve as both his greatest resource and his biggest liability
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What Trump’s Gaza Ceasefire Speech Tells Us About Ukraine
Trump's speech may provide a glimpse into how the president will approach Russia's war on Ukraine.
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October 15, 2025 at 10:44 AM
In TIME - What Trump’s Gaza Ceasefire Speech Tells Us About Ukraine - The president’s speech at the Knesset provided a preview of the core pillars of Trump's unique leadership style, which serve as both his greatest resource and his biggest liability
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Just out in @newsweek.com - Bob Iger Deserves Credit for Handling of Kimmel Controversy
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Bob Iger Deserves Credit for Handling of Kimmel Controversy | Opinion
Disney’s decision to reinstate Jimmy Kimmel, was not only Disney CEO Bob Iger’s plan all along—it is the correct move.
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September 26, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Just out in @newsweek.com - Bob Iger Deserves Credit for Handling of Kimmel Controversy
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You’d think someone would say something.
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September 18, 2025 at 11:40 AM
You’d think someone would say something.
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In @fortune.com - Behind closed doors, our top CEOs say Trump is bad for business and it’s time to Make America into America Again - While many CEOs have been willing to support Pres. Trump out of patriotic duty, they are increasingly questioning who stands to benefit...
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Behind closed doors, our top CEOs say Trump is bad for business and it's time to Make America into America Again | Fortune
At our Yale Chief Executive Leadership Institute forum, over 100 business leaders said what they really think. They're worried Trump is eroding America’s future.
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September 21, 2025 at 1:35 PM
In @fortune.com - Behind closed doors, our top CEOs say Trump is bad for business and it’s time to Make America into America Again - While many CEOs have been willing to support Pres. Trump out of patriotic duty, they are increasingly questioning who stands to benefit...
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In CHIEF EXECUTIVE - At CEO Forum In Washington, Little Support For Trump Economic Policies - As one CEO put it, privately: “I like some of what he’s done,” he said. “But I’m not crazy about a lot of it.”
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At CEO Forum In Washington, Little Support For Trump Economic Policies
The annual Yale CEO Caucus drew many of the top names in American business—and little support for the president’s actions. At least in private.
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September 20, 2025 at 12:59 PM
In CHIEF EXECUTIVE - At CEO Forum In Washington, Little Support For Trump Economic Policies - As one CEO put it, privately: “I like some of what he’s done,” he said. “But I’m not crazy about a lot of it.”
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On @cnbc.com Power Lunch - Tesla’s proposed pay package is foolish and reckless but shareholders’ problem: Yale’s Sonnenfeld
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Tesla's proposed pay package is foolish and reckless but shareholder's problem: Yale's Sonnenfeld
Jeff Sonnenfeld, Yale School of Management senior associate dean, joins 'Power Lunch' to discuss Tesla's proposed pay package for Elon Musk, if any executive should receive that pay package level and ...
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September 7, 2025 at 9:44 PM
On @cnbc.com Power Lunch - Tesla’s proposed pay package is foolish and reckless but shareholders’ problem: Yale’s Sonnenfeld
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In @fortune.com - Musk holds hostage history’s biggest meme stock delusion - "The proposed scheme is ludicrous not only in terms of the highly aspirational 12 milestones that would unlock the benefits, but also in terms of good governance practice."
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Musk holds hostage history's biggest meme stock delusion
Musk's magic wand is drained, and there's a fine line between visionary winners and delusional losers.
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September 6, 2025 at 1:14 PM
In @fortune.com - Musk holds hostage history’s biggest meme stock delusion - "The proposed scheme is ludicrous not only in terms of the highly aspirational 12 milestones that would unlock the benefits, but also in terms of good governance practice."
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In TIME magazine - Harvard Gets the Better Hand While Trump Fumbles His Cards - “In any negotiation you need to, in the words of Kenny Rogers, ‘know when to hold 'em; Know when to fold 'em.’ Harvard has the cards. The key question is: How will they play them?”
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How Harvard Can Out-Negotiate Trump
A judge ruled that $2.2 billion in research funding halted by Trump must be reinstated. Now, Harvard has three options.
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September 5, 2025 at 12:17 PM
In TIME magazine - Harvard Gets the Better Hand While Trump Fumbles His Cards - “In any negotiation you need to, in the words of Kenny Rogers, ‘know when to hold 'em; Know when to fold 'em.’ Harvard has the cards. The key question is: How will they play them?”
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In @fortune.com - Is Putin Playing Trump, or Is Trump Playing Us? - “It’s clear that despite President Donald Trump’s claims that he would be able to end the conflict quickly, we are still far away from an end to Vladimir Putin’s…”
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Is Putin playing Trump or is Trump playing us?
Is Putin buying time to batter Ukraine? Or is Trump dangling vague assurances? It's all bark and no bite — all hat and no cattle.
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September 2, 2025 at 12:29 AM
In @fortune.com - Is Putin Playing Trump, or Is Trump Playing Us? - “It’s clear that despite President Donald Trump’s claims that he would be able to end the conflict quickly, we are still far away from an end to Vladimir Putin’s…”
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In TIME magazine - Hold the Mao: Trump Seizing Private Enterprises for State-Driven Economy - President Trump’s blatant efforts to transform America’s long-heralded capitalist system into a state-controlled economy have business leaders alarmed...
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The Danger of Trump Seizing Private Companies
The Trump Administration's stake in companies like Intel threatens America’s capitalist system.
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August 29, 2025 at 6:43 PM
In TIME magazine - Hold the Mao: Trump Seizing Private Enterprises for State-Driven Economy - President Trump’s blatant efforts to transform America’s long-heralded capitalist system into a state-controlled economy have business leaders alarmed...
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On @msnbc.com's 11th Hour with Stephanie Ruhle - Jeffrey Sonnenfeld Pushes CEOs to Stand Up for American Values - He argues business leaders have become complicit through silence as they watch from the sidelines, while the Trump admin potentially distorts free markets.
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August 28, 2025 at 10:48 PM
On @msnbc.com's 11th Hour with Stephanie Ruhle - Jeffrey Sonnenfeld Pushes CEOs to Stand Up for American Values - He argues business leaders have become complicit through silence as they watch from the sidelines, while the Trump admin potentially distorts free markets.
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In Fortune - Why every CEO and every American should be fed up with Trump’s Fed attack... Even if there is a strong case against Cook, then Trump’s clumsy interference could subvert his own Justice Department...
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Why every CEO—and every American—should be fed up with Trump's Fed attack
CEOs must recognize that they can inadvertently become complicit in the erosion of core American values as they watch, worried from the sidelines.
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August 26, 2025 at 7:55 PM
In Fortune - Why every CEO and every American should be fed up with Trump’s Fed attack... Even if there is a strong case against Cook, then Trump’s clumsy interference could subvert his own Justice Department...
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Just out in @fortune.com - The emperor strikes back - but Trump's revenge and deflection aren't public protection
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The emperor strikes back—but Trump's revenge and deflection aren’t public protection
Over 2,000 years ago, Roman emperors would arrange massive public salutes to themselves, surrounded by armed, uniformed soldiers and cheering crowds.
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August 25, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Just out in @fortune.com - The emperor strikes back - but Trump's revenge and deflection aren't public protection
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