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# Jeffrey Sonnenfeld

(1954)   Economist

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Jeffrey Sonnenfeld is an economist, best known for *The Hero's Farewell*.

## Quick Facts About Jeffrey Sonnenfeld

Born April 1, 1954

Profession Economist

Notable works The Hero's Farewell

## About Jeffrey Sonnenfeld

Jeffrey A. Sonnenfeld is an American academic with a speciality in studying business leadership and management. He is the Lester Crown Professor in the Practice of Management at Yale School of Management, and Senior Associate Dean for Leadership Studies. Sonnenfeld is best known as the founder and CEO of Chief Executive Leadership Institute (CELI), affiliated with Yale University.

##  Quotes by Jeffrey Sonnenfeld

> [As a leader, you have to not only do the right thing, but be perceived to be doing the right thing. A…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jeffrey-sonnenfeld/as-a-leader-you-have-to-not-only-do-the-right-thing-but-be-perceived/)

Jeffrey Sonnenfeld

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> [What distinguishes exemplary boards is that they are robust, effective social systems . . .The highest performing companies have extremely contentious boards…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jeffrey-sonnenfeld/what-distinguishes-exemplary-boards-is-that-they-are-robust-effective/)

Jeffrey Sonnenfeld

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