The messaging is... problematic, which is nothing new to Musk's style, or lack there of. But this isn't very far fetched from what Nadella was saying in 2020 of

The messaging is... problematic, which is nothing new to Musk's style, or lack there of. But this isn't very far fetched from what Nadella was saying in 2020 of Cook has started to say or Google has been saying of late(but with MUCH better messaging). These corporations with huge offices and large management infrastructures mean they have invested large amounts of money in both. To completely retool their management style/concept and leave their gaudy, one-off offices half empty would be a huge waste of capital and, more importantly, ego. To begin from a place of "Get your work done and we'll review that" instead of "let's see how many hours you're willing to work to show your dedication" is a giant shift in the relationship dynamic, as well. I understand that this isn't all managers and companies, but I think most people can agree that there is a prevalence in the software industry (and others, I assume... I only know a few, so I stick to software, art and cooking but only software seems relevant to this conversation).