Leadership
The Lessons from Pope Francis for the Class of 2025
Yale SOM leadership expert Jeffrey Sonnenfeld reflects on what the next generation of leaders can learn from the late pope.

Three Questions: Prof. Cristina Rodríguez on the Immigration Crises
Is there a crisis at the U.S. southern border? We asked Cristina Rodríguez of Yale Law School, whose research interests include immigration law and policy, to shed light on the reality behind the divisive politics.
Tesla’s Turbulence Musk Be Explained
Yale’s Jeffrey Sonnenfeld argues that Elon Musk’s recent performance demonstrates that he doesn’t get the importance of fulfilling expectations.
Lost At C: Why Executive Titles Matter
Today’s C-suite is crowded with executive titles, Yale SOM’s Jeffrey Sonnenfeld writes. The result, he argues, is a dilution of leadership and confusion about who is really in charge.
Competition Can Make Corporate Cultures More Socially Progressive
A study by Yale SOM’s Alexander Zentefis and Gary Gorton suggests a progressive competitor can push a company to change under the right circumstances.
Asleep at the Wheel
Tesla's board needs to wake up and take the wheel of the auto manufacturer before it's too late, writes Prof. Jeffrey Sonnenfeld.
Ken Ofori-Atta ’88 on Going Where You Can Make a Difference
Ken Ofori-Atta ’88, finance minister of Ghana, on integrity and the risks required to strengthen society.
Is Your CEO a Champion of Values—or a Pretender?
Prof. Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, an expert on leadership, writes that events of the last few years have helped illuminate which top executives have the courage to take a stand based on principle.
Business Leaders Must Demand Truth over Tantrums
Professor Jeffrey Sonnenfeld argues that business leaders have to speak out about the U.S. government shutdown and create a path out of the political stalemate.
Research-Based Tips for a Better New Year
What does the data say about making the most of 2019? We asked Yale SOM faculty to share self-improvement tips based on their research.
Tesla’s Enfant Terrible Needs to Grow Up
CEO Elon Musk is clinging to his image as an irreverent, self-promoting disrupter, when the company needs him to demonstrate stability and reliability.