In Their Own Words

What the world's most consequential chief executives say about Prof. Sonnenfeld and his Yale CEO Summits.

You've been one of the greatest students of leadership, advocating proper leadership, character, and analysis of boards of directors. You set the standards for the rest of us. We all watch you intensely.

Jamie Dimon

Chairman & CEO, JPMorgan Chase & Co.

You were truly brilliant juggling topics and making all the prima donnas in the room feel included and loved. You are an amazing treasure.

Indra Nooyi

Former Chairman & CEO, PepsiCo

This top leadership forum is unlike any CEO program I have ever attended. Your format is smart, fast, balanced, and immensely useful. Count me in for every session you invite me to join!

Ed Bastian

CEO, Delta Air Lines

I found the discussions both engaging and enlightening and the topics highly relevant. The caliber of attendees from a broad range of businesses speaks to the value of the forum you and your team have created. Congratulations.

David M. Solomon

Chairman & CEO, Goldman Sachs

Of all the people in the academic field of leadership, you've really become the dean of leadership for the business community. You are the person with the deepest insights... You show what it means to be an authentic leader, a sound leader, to lead with purpose, and to do the right thing.

Bill George

Former Chairman & CEO, Medtronic

You are a smart, amusing guy that gets valuable truths on the table, so I have come to at least 30 of these events... this was the most meaningful and powerful of these valuable programs.

Stephen A. Schwarzman

Chairman & CEO, Blackstone

The truth is you've moved from being a great convener of corporate leaders to being one of the most important leaders yourself. There is nothing inherently powerful about the Yale platform... it's all you!! You've earned the influence you have, and you've made a huge, positive difference. And you've set a high bar.

Lloyd Blankfein

Senior Chairman, Goldman Sachs

Just in awe... one of the CEOs was just on the chat with me and I told him that if I could come back in another life, I'd want to be you. So impressive.

Andrew Ross Sorkin

Editor, DealBook, The New York Times; Co-Anchor, Squawk Box, CNBC

I already knew you were a master choreographer of intellect and business acumen. To witness it live and to participate in it is another thing altogether... it turned out to be a hyper-efficient place for doing business, reconnecting, discovery, and exchanging ideas... Loyalty to you and your summit stretches even to those who can't attend.

Almar Latour

CEO, Dow Jones & Publisher, The Wall Street Journal

Mind-blowing, all of who you had in your sessions today.

Adam Aron

Chairman & CEO, AMC Entertainment

The discussion was thought-provoking, engaging, and stimulating at the same time. You have a unique ability to convene leaders from all backgrounds so that we all can continue to learn and debate while driving the U.S. economy forward.

Judy Marks

Chair & CEO, Otis Worldwide

I loved the wide-ranging, and quite candid, exchange. Thanks for including me.

Greg Brown

Chairman & CEO, Motorola Solutions

What an incredible session - that was hard work done well. Thank you for an incredible gathering.

Robert A. Bradway

Chairman & CEO, Amgen

Your incredible preparation, energy, and leadership clearly made this unlike any other CEO gathering I have attended, and this sentiment is clearly shared by many... it was an extra treat to be with you and just feel your energy and brilliance up close!

Steve MacMillan

Chairman, President & CEO, Hologic

Thank you so much for the memorable event... Another great morning of discussions, and I hope to attend many more.

Glenn Fogel

President & CEO, Booking Holdings

Always informative, interesting, and fun.

Michael Dell

Chairman & CEO, Dell Technologies

Many thanks. And I have to say, you are a one-man dynamo! Looking forward to future ones.

James Quincey

Chairman & CEO, The Coca-Cola Company

You brilliantly led a fascinating, multifaceted conversation on AI. Very well done.

Patrice Louvet

President & CEO, Ralph Lauren Corporation

As always, your compelling agenda and gathering of great minds and leaders is exceptional in both breadth and depth. I am very appreciative to have the opportunity to participate, contribute, and learn from others.

Jonas Prising

Chairman & CEO, ManpowerGroup

I truly enjoyed being included in your conference -- your forum is really one of the best.

Albert Bourla

Chairman & CEO, Pfizer

I've always admired the work that you do, Jeff, and the power of these meetings -- today is no exception. The participation has been terrific. Obviously, business and government leaders need these opportunities to learn from each other.

Ken Frazier

Former Chairman & CEO, Merck & Co.

You have taken this to a new level in my mind... You have pushed it forward and created a leadership platform that people have to take note of.

Greg Fleming

President & CEO, Rockefeller Capital Management

It is amazing to see/hear the ground you cover with such a diverse group of global leaders representing nearly every segment of the news. You are part Professor, Maestro, Ringleader, and pundit all wrapped into one!

Alex Gorsky

Former Chairman & CEO, Johnson & Johnson

I enjoyed the Summit immensely and learned a lot.

Douglas H. Ginsburg

Senior Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit

I really enjoyed the event today. You do a great job of moving it along and getting everyone involved.

Ken Moelis

Chairman & CEO, Moelis & Company

I tend to avoid conferences as they are of limited value. But yesterday's meeting was interesting, thought-provoking, and very valuable from my perspective... you don't let people drone on, and you get to the core of issues and differences in a way that lets the participants understand conflicting points of view.

Frank Blake

Former Chairman & CEO, The Home Depot

It is unique -- unscripted and candid perspectives. Hard to find in my world. I am not sure how you prepare for such an event. The breadth of knowledge at your fingertips is awesome.

Anne Mulcahy

Former Chairman & CEO, Xerox