Former Elon Musk employees tell BI what he brings to the table as a leader — and whether that's what Tesla needs right now

Former Elon Musk employees tell BI what he brings to the table as a leader — and whether that's what Tesla needs right now

Elon Musk has been a fixture in Washington since Donald Trump became president, but is stepping away from DOGE to refocus on Tesla.Graeme Sloan/Getty ImagesElon Musk is stepping back from DOGE to focus on Tesla, as the company faces many challenges.BI spoke to four people who worked with him about what the billionaire is like as a company leader.One said Musk was Tesla's "product manager," but questioned whether he is what the embattled company …