Jeffrey Sonnenfeld

Jeffrey Sonnenfeld is the Lester Crown Professor of Leadership Practice and President of the Yale Chief Executive Leadership Institute. An author of seven leadership books he has been an informal advisor to five U.S. Presidents and led a 50 person research team which catalyzed the exit of over 1000 major multinational firms from Russia in protest of Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.

Recent Articles

Trump Is Right to Refuse to Be Bullied by Putin

Trump has come to realize he holds the leverage while Putin stares down bankruptcy and total collapse.

By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven Tian

What Critics Get Wrong About the Ivy League

Higher education must address the ideological orthodoxy of political correctness which has diverted tolerance for original thought. 

By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Philip J. Hanlon

What CEOs Hope for the Trump Administration

How top American CEOs plan to work with the incoming Trump administration

By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld

The Beginning of the End for Russia

Our columnists write how the house of cards that Vladimir Putin has carefully stacked over more than two decades is folding before our eyes.

By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld , John Herbst , Robert Hormats and Stephen Henriques

Why CEOs Are Cheering Donald Trump’s Pick for Treasury Secretary

The business community expects to work closely with Bessent.

By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven Tian

America’s Left and Right Extremes Are Coming Together

Today’s self-styled MAGA followers and self-styled “progressives” are anchored in the common tradition of early 20th century populists.

By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld

Trump's Return Could Bring a More Peaceful Middle East

Three areas where Trump’s return could help advance a much-needed, new vision for stability in the Middle East.

By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld , Dennis Ross , Adam Boehler , Roya Hakakian and Steven Tian

Column: How CEOs Should Navigate the Trump Presidency 

Now CEOs have to pilot their enterprises in uncertainty by addressing three key priorities, write Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven Tian.

By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld

Column: How America Must Stand Up to Putin

Our columnists write how hostile leaders have only expanded the use of terrorist proxies to advance their end game

By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld , Barry McCaffrey , James Clapper and Stephen Henriques

Don’t Trust the Political Prediction Markets

Prediction markets are now encouraged in the financial press. 

By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld , Anthony Scaramucci and Steven Tian

University Presidents Should Not Silence Themselves

It's a strange moment to degrade the job of university presidents by imposing a cloak of silence on them, writes Jeffrey Sonnenfeld.

By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld

What Comes After Yahya Sinwar's Death

Just as the elimination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah a month ago catalyzed new opportunities for Mideast peace, the death of long-elusive Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar Thursday turbocharges the transformation of the Middle East towards...

By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld , Dennis Ross and Steven Tian

Opinion: How Trump Ignites His True Believers

There is a logic to Donald Trump’s dangerous pattern of false vilification, writes Jeffrey Sonnenfeld.

By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld

It’s Time to Tighten Enforcement of Iran Oil Sanctions

How Israel chooses to respond to Iran’s missile attack may be influenced by what the U.S. does to show that it will impose a price on Iran.

By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld , Dennis Ross , Barry McCaffrey , Adam Boehler and Steven Tian

The Death of Hezbollah's Nasrallah Brings Opportunity for Peace

"The death of longtime Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah significantly alters the balance of power."

By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld , Dennis Ross and Steven Tian

Why CEO Support for Harris Is Growing

New polling shows how CEOS are thinking about politics—and why they think Trump will lose.

By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven Tian

How Kamala Harris Can Sharpen Her Case

She needs to prep for a sequel debate.

By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld , Stephen Henriques and Steven Tian

Here's How Kamala Harris Can Communicate Better in Future Interviews

Harris could have better seized the moment during her CNN interview with the nation watching, write Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven Tian.

By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven Tian

Why Ukraine's Surprise Incursion on Russia Should Give Us Hope

Ukraine is not about to seize Moscow, but its armed forces surprised many with its assault deep into Russian soil.

By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld , William Taylor , James Clapper and Stephen Henriques

How Harris’s VP Pick Contrasts Trump’s Choice

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz’s warmth, authenticity, and competence separated him from the pool of candidates, according to reports.

By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld
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