The Musk Mirage - Why ’Hardcore’ Leadership is Harming Business

Yakov Lasker critiques the glorification of ruthless management exemplified by Elon Musk's takeover of Twitter (now X), which inspired similar harsh tactics across tech companies. Lasker argues this approach breeds fear, stifles innovation, and harms long-term success. He advocates for empathetic leadership, highlighting successful examples like Satya Nadella at Microsoft and Brian Chesky at Airbnb, who prioritize collaboration and employee well-being over excessive pressure.