Management & Leadership

To make these grand missions a reality, Elon maintains a constant state of urgency by employing “surges”.

What is a surge? At least 2-3x a year, he sets an insane deadline which requires all-hands-on-deck and around-the-clock activity in order to meet a goal. This could be manufacturing a battery part for Tesla. Or stacking rocket stages onto the... See more

A good change leader never thinks, “Why are these people acting so badly? They must be bad people.” A change leader thinks, “How can I set up a situation that brings out the good in these people?

If someone matters to you, make sure they know it. And there is no better way to let them know they matter than with some sincere and unexpected gratitude.

Don’t wait for a scheduled review. Call them now. Tell them that they are amazing. Tell them you see them and that you value them. If you think they already know and you don’t need to tell them,... See more

We believe that what makes a fantastic workplace isn’t a great office or free meals and massages — although we have some nice perks. It’s the people. Imagine working alongside stunning colleagues who are great at what they do, and even better at working together. It’s why we model ourselves on a professional sports team, not a family. Families are... See more