Leadership
Does the Rasputin Curse Live Again?
Leadership expert Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and co-author Steven Tian look across history for examples of pitfalls that could lie ahead for Elon Musk and Donald Trump.
Ken Frazier: The Strongest Man in the World
Yale’s Jeffrey Sonnenfeld calls on business leaders to meet the test of character and civic leadership by following through on their stated convictions.
What are the Returns from Women Investing in Women?
Patricia Lizarraga of Hypatia Capital Group explains how the firm succeeds by investing in women.
The CEOs Who Didn’t Deserve the Boot
In a Wall Street Journal commentary, Prof. Jeffrey A. Sonnenfeld writes that short-term thinking has led a number of companies to oust valuable leaders.
Should Companies Lead on Sustainability?
Unilever CEO Paul Polman says the company can dramatically shrink its environmental impact while growing profits.
Can the Police Regain Trust?
The United States is engaged in a fraught debate over the role of police in the community. Yale Law School professor Tracey Meares describes what’s at stake and proposes approaches to reform.
How Does a Family Business Survive?
Few family businesses make it to the third generation. Victoria Mars YC ’78 talks about the set of values that have helped make Mars Inc. an exception.
Is Government the Key to Prosperity?
Yale’s Jacob Hacker argues that society needs both healthy markets and effective government.
How Do You Create the Space for Creativity?
Amy Whitaker ’01 on how organizations and individuals can maximize creativity while controlling risk.
How Should We Think about the Debt?
David Wessel talks about the complex task of helping policymakers and the public to take a balanced, long-term view of spending and the deficit.
What Makes a Museum Successful?
Daniel Weiss ’85, president of the Met, discusses the challenges of changing with the times while preserving the past.
