Elon Musk's evening all-hands at Tesla is a reminder that he can get away with more than other CEOs.Having a late last-minute meeting also risks appearing disorganized, a leadership expert said.The meeting with Tesla workers was a reminder of Musk's all-in approach to work.

Musk’s narrative shifts from embattled billionaire to persecuted visionary, galvanizing his base and amplifying his influence. Liberals who despise his Twitter reign or his labor record might relish a symbolic middle finger, but they’re handing him a megaphone and the mantle of wronged victim instead.