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Jeffrey Sonnenfeld
Senior associate dean and professor at Yale School of Management who critiques the co-CEO model and emphasizes unity of command.
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Oct 29, 2025
• 48min
Are Two C.E.O.s Better Than One? (Update)
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Mark Feigen, CEO advisor and co-author of a transformative study, highlights that companies with co-CEOs saw nearly 40% higher shareholder returns. Jim Balsillie, former co-CEO of BlackBerry, shares gripping stories of his partnership, discussing its strengths and eventual breakdown. Jeffrey Sonnenfeld critiques the co-CEO model, emphasizing risks like role confusion. They also explore how co-leadership could succeed—using innovative strategies and clear communication—and debate the future of this leadership style in large firms.
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