TWIT-X LEADER NAPOLEON MUSK CONSIDERS MOVING HEADQUARTERS TO ST. HELENA
Elon Musk, the man with the plan, the genius behind Tesla and SpaceX, has been in the news lately for his leadership tactics. And it seems that he has a bit of a Napoleon complex, if you know what I mean.
For those of you who don't know, the Napoleon complex is a term used to describe people of short stature who exhibit overly aggressive or domineering behavior. It's often seen as compensatory for their physical or social shortcomings. And it seems that Elon Musk is no exception.
According to biographer Walter Isaacson, Musk has studied the leadership tactics of French emperor Napoleon Bonaparte for insights into corporate life. Musk believes that wherever Napoleon was, that's where his armies would do best. So, he likes to show up late at night on the assembly lines at Tesla and SpaceX, just like Napoleon would show up on the battlefield.
But it's not just about showing up. Musk also believes that if workers see their leader on the factory floor, they will be more motivated. And what better way to motivate them than to compare the factories to battlefields? That's right, Musk has likened the factories to “battlefields”. I mean, who wouldn't want to work in a warzone?
But it's not just the Napoleon complex that Musk has in common with another notable figure. It seems that he is also about as stable a genius as Trump. Yes, you read that right. Elon Musk is about as stable a genius as Trump. I mean, have you seen his tweets lately?
In fact, Musk's tweets have been so erratic that they have caused quite a stir on social media. One tweet in particular caught everyone's attention. It was a reply to X, who had marked his spot on Twitter. Musk replied with a simple "Definitely". I mean, what does that even mean? Did he agree with X? Did he think X was crazy? We may never know.
But that's not all. Musk also claimed that he was able to kiss his own ask. Yes, you read that right too. He claimed that he was able to kiss his own ask. Now, I don't know about you, but I don't think that's physically possible. And even if it were, why would you want to?
So, there you have it folks. Elon Musk, the man with the plan, the Napoleon complex, and the ability to kiss his own ask. Who knows what he'll come up with next? Maybe he'll start wearing a hat like Napoleon. Or maybe he'll start calling himself Emperor Elon. Whatever it is, you can be sure that it will be entertaining.
Walter Isaacson interview: Elon Musk's Napoleon complex https://www.axios.com/2023/08/14/elon-musk-napoleon-fight
Musk Studied Napoleon to Take 'Battlefield' Lessons: Biographer https://www.businessinsider.com/elon-musk-studied-napoleon-tesla-spacex-factory-battlefield-biographer-2023-8