Jeffrey Sonnenfeld

Mentoring Matters Done right, mentor-protégé relationships can transform lives.

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.

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.

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

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

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...

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.

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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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...

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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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.

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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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.

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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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.

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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Dizzying deal delirium: How the AI bubble bursts | Fortune At our Yale Chief Executive Leadership Institute CEO Summit in June, we heard similar admonitions from over 150 top CEOs. They've seen this before.

Just out in Fortune - Dizzying deal delirium....How the AI bubble bursts

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Thank you!

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.

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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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.

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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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.

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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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 ...

On @cnbc.com Power Lunch - Tesla’s proposed pay package is foolish and reckless but shareholders’ problem: Yale’s Sonnenfeld
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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.

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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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.

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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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.

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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The Danger of Trump Seizing Private Companies The Trump Administration's stake in companies like Intel threatens America’s capitalist system.

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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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.

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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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.

Just out in @fortune.com - The emperor strikes back - but Trump's revenge and deflection aren't public protection

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Trump’s Summit With Putin Need Not Be an Echo of Appeasement "After failing to secure a ceasefire, the time has come for Trump to impose the severe consequences against Putin he threatened."

In TIME magazine - Trump’s Summit With Putin Need Not Be an Echo of Appeasement - Trump proved to be more cautious than many diplomats thought... What comes next matters far more... Trump needs to make the war more costly to Putin financially and militarily
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Sonnenfeld: Putin's economy is in real distress despite his propaganda Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Yale School of Management senior associate dean,told Worldwide Exchange Putin’s economy is struggling, tariffs could squeeze energy sales, and land swaps risk dangerous appeasement...

On @cnbc.com - Jeffrey Sonnenfeld tells Frank Holland the Russian economy is struggling, tariffs could squeeze energy sales, and land swaps risk dangerous appeasement. President must remember that he holds the upper hand going into talks with Putin in Alaska.
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Is MAGA going Marxist and Maoist? Trump's assault on free-market capitalism Many business leaders are horrified at the prospect of New York City turning socialist under Zohran Mamdani, but Trump's assaults on free-market capitalism make him look like John D. Rockefeller.

"Trump has seized control of private enterprise’s strategic decision-making and investment policies.. so that he may dictate leadership staffing, punish corporate critics, and demand public compliance with his political agenda." @jeffsonnenfeld.bsky.social fortune.com/2025/08/12/m...

FORTUNE MAG: “.. Trump has seized control of private enterprise’s strategic decision-making and investment policies while invading corporate board rooms ..

“.. This is far more dangerous to capitalism than a city-run grocery store.”

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