If you want to work for a narcissistic sociopath, you need to think like one - which explains why there are always some people who don't mind him. That is, you

If you want to work for a narcissistic sociopath, you need to think like one - which explains why there are always some people who don't mind him. That is, you should have something to gain from being seen and used as a tool and not care about the consequences of enabling the success of such leaders or businesses, respectively. Working in small teams with talented people focused on a goal while always having the ear of someone in charge is not unique to Elon. He himself has just had the means both in talent and financially to recognize the needs of a market where the established supply was unwilling to give up its control.