Jeffrey Sonnenfeld

Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Yale management professor and founder of the Chief Executive Leadership Institute, digs into why CEOs stay publicly quiet in tense political moments. He explores fear of retaliation, why group pressure works better than solo dissent, how smaller firms can speak up, and how policy uncertainty can freeze business decisions.

Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Yale School of Management professor and founder of the Chief Executive Leadership Institute, explains Trump’s patterned leadership. He discusses tactics like divide-and-conquer, bilateral dealmaking, hub-and-spoke control, message repetition, rapid alliance shifts, and how corporate leaders and boards might respond. Short, sharp takes on what to watch in governance, risk, and strategic playbooks.

Sheldon Whitehouse, a prominent Senate Democrat and Judiciary Committee member, joins Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, a Yale expert in corporate governance. They discuss the Department of Justice's upcoming release of Epstein files, highlighting the judge's criticisms of Trump's handling of the case. The duo reflects on the political manipulation of the judiciary, raising concerns about integrity and victim rights. They also assess the serious implications of Trump's actions amid the Ukraine crisis and corporate America's increasingly political alignments.

Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Yale leadership scholar and author of Trump’s Ten Commandments, provides a compact portrait of Trump’s methods. He explores the idea that apparent chaos is often calculated. Short segments examine distraction tactics, narrative timing, negotiation playbook, coalition-wedge strategies, and corporate responses to political pressure.

Dan Raviv, a bestselling author on Israel and former CBS correspondent, joins Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, president of the Yale Leadership Institute and peace talks advisor, to dissect the recent Hamas attack on Israel. They explore the motivations behind the assault and Israel's intelligence failures. The discussion delves into Iran's role in the conflict and the historical context shaping current tensions. They also analyze the chaotic state of Israeli politics and the potential for broader regional implications amidst escalating violence.

Steven Tian, research collaborator who analyzes Trump’s tactics, and Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Yale leadership scholar, unpack the repeatable mechanics of Trump’s rise. They recount jaw-dropping personal stories, explain how foes become allies, explore weaponized litigation and relentless distraction, and map the instinct-driven playbook that sustains unconventional power.

In this discussion, Tom Winter, an NBC News national law enforcement correspondent, shares insights on a tragic shooting in Manhattan that left four dead, including a police officer, highlighting the investigation into the shooter's background. Mayor Eric Adams, a former police officer, emphasizes the implications for urban security and the emotional impact on communities. Jeffrey Sonnenfeld discusses the broader context of gun violence and the call for increased safety measures, while remembering the heroism of those lost in the incident.

Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, an expert in management from Yale University's school of management, discusses the negative impact of Putin's policies on the Russian economy, skepticism towards growth predictions, the credibility of the New York Times, the exchange of missiles between Iran and Pakistan, and ongoing tension between Iran and the United States.

Prof. Jeffrey Sonnenfeld discusses the shareholder fight for Disney and the upcoming proxy vote. Topics include CEO succession, Nelson Peltz's activist involvement, challenges of addressing social issues in business, and Disney's potential turnaround through cost-cutting measures.

Tim Miller and Jason Johnson, political commentators weighing electoral fallout. Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Yale leadership scholar on presidential behavior. David Levi, small-business owner who sued over tariffs. Chuck Schumer, Senate Democratic leader on legislative implications. They discuss the Supreme Court tariff ruling, the president’s outraged response, who bears tariff costs, and the political stakes for upcoming elections.