That's what I was getting at. 100% mercenary doesn't work. (Or at least it's painful to have to count on mercenaries, even if you understand their motivation)

That's what I was getting at. 100% mercenary doesn't work. (Or at least it's painful to have to count on mercenaries, even if you understand their motivation) Neither does 100% blind eyed idealism. It's finding the sweet spot in the middle, which varies by company and industry. Edit - And please keep writing!