The top-heavy hierarchy is so ingrained in the American psyche that doing things differently means changing the way people think about work.

Being able to kill things early is essential to the long-term growth and success of any company. But recognizing that you should be searching for things to kill is the first step to building a better company.

Bruichladdich is not throwback. It is a modern, impressive distillery that has learned to put pride back in the workplace and a spirit of empowerment that makes it as special as its products.

How long will it take for traditional business people to really start changing their organizational structures, social norms, and expectations to account for the reality of the Net Gen?"