What is it Like to Work for Elon Musk?

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Why leaders watch it

An astronaut describes Musk's management style and expectations at SpaceX, a first-hand account of a demanding founder.

A 12-minute clip from Joe Rogan's podcast in which former NASA astronaut Garrett Reisman describes working for Elon Musk at SpaceX. He discusses Musk's engineering breadth, his Mars-focused decision making and the stress of the job.

Takeaways

• Founder involvement in details sets pace
• High expectations shape culture
• Direct access to leadership speeds decisions

Topics: Founder & CEO stories, Culture & values

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