About this Event
Please join us at the New Haven Lawn Club on Wednesday, May 13th, 2026 at 12PM for lunch and a talk by Professor Jeffrey Sonnenfeld: "Trump's Ten Commandments".
A three-course plated luncheon will be served - meat and vegetarian options available. The annual meeting of the YC New Haven is included in this event - all alumni welcome. Free parking is available at the New Haven Lawn Club, which is handicap and ADA Accessible, and on the Yale Shuttle and CT Transit bus lines.
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld is Senior Associate Dean for Leadership Studies and the Lester Crown Professor in Management Practice at the Yale School of Management. He is also the founder and president of the Chief Executive Leadership Institute, a nonprofit focused on CEO leadership and corporate governance.
A leading authority on executive leadership, Professor Sonnenfeld has authored more than 100 scholarly articles and eight books, including the award-winning The Hero’s Farewell and the bestseller Firing Back. His work is widely cited in major media outlets, and he serves as a contributor and columnist for publications including CNBC and Fortune.
Recognized globally for his impact, he was named Poets & Quants' Professor of the Year and has been honored by organizations including the Academy of Management and Corporate Board Member magazine. He has advised senior leaders across government, including the White House and U.S. Treasury, and has testified before the U.S. Congress on economic policy and corporate leadership.
Professor Sonnenfeld serves on several corporate and nonprofit boards and has played a key role in economic development initiatives in Connecticut. He holds a DBA, MBA, and AB from Harvard University.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
New Haven Lawn Club, 193 Whitney Avenue, New Haven, United States
USD 40.00 to USD 50.00
