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The Diary Of A CEO Cast

11/30/23

@ The Diary Of A CEO

When Elon Musk presented that a project could be completed in six weeks and it was done in six days, it galvanized about 20-30% of his team, showing them what he is capable of.

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The Man Who Followed Elon Musk Everywhere: 7 Elon Secrets! Walter Isaacson

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The Man Who Followed Elon Musk Everywhere: 7 Elon Secrets! Walter Isaacson

11/30/23

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The Diary Of A CEO Cast

11/30/23

@ The Diary Of A CEO

Musk's approach to deadlines is to speed up the team’s intensity, often pushing them to achieve what seems impossible, even if it means missing some deadlines.

Marc Andreessen

12/15/24

@ Chris Williamson

Elon Musk's productivity stems from his unique operating method, which involves deeply understanding the issues at his companies and addressing the most pressing problems weekly.

Marc Andreessen

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@ Chris Williamson

Musk's ability to engage directly with engineers and problem-solve alongside them fosters loyalty and high performance within his teams, creating a culture of competence and commitment.

Peter H. Diamandis Cast

05/31/25

@ Peter H. Diamandis

Elon Musk has effectively demonstrated the importance of storytelling in technology and entrepreneurship.

Marc Andreessen

12/15/24

@ Chris Williamson

Elon Musk's approach to leadership involves identifying and solving the biggest problems in his companies, which allows for rapid progress and innovation.

Marc Andreessen

12/15/24

@ Chris Williamson

Musk's method of micromanaging the resolution of bottlenecks in his companies allows him to focus on the most critical issues, ensuring that progress is made efficiently.

The Diary Of A CEO Cast

11/30/23

@ The Diary Of A CEO

Elon Musk demands high intensity and urgency in his work environment, rejecting the idea of psychological safety as an enemy to productivity.

Sundar Pichai

05/16/25

@ All-In Podcast

Elon Musk has an unparalleled ability to will future technologies into existence, and I respect all the phenomenal people in this space.

Jason Citron

04/29/25

@ a16z speedrun

After we fully committed to Discord, we figured out how to make it work within four weeks, demonstrating the importance of focus and conviction in a startup.