- Elon Musk’s ex, musician Grimes, coined the term ‘demon mode’ to describe him acting ‘dark’ and without empathy, according to Isaacson.
- Isaacson detailed Musk’s ‘maniacal sense of urgency’ that he believed spurred his productivity but could be intimidating to employees.
- Isaacson suggested Musk critiqued employees constructively most of the time but could be ‘problematic,’ particularly insensitive to extenuating circumstances.