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Creating a careful work/play balance

But this stark contrast between business and structured enjoyment reveals something really important about the culture in which we operate.

An interviewer recently asked me to describe the culture of a company on its way to greatness. I blurted out the first character trait without thinking twice: “It's intense.” And then, after some thought, I added: “Relaxed.”

I don't blame my interrogator for raising an eyebrow at that secon

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