Hi agentultra, I run a small team of developers and designers. Though we are 2 yrs old, we are still in the startup mode where we pull all nighters together and go out for drinks together. Maybe this is the reason i find being friendly with my colleagues ( i dont like the word employees very much) to be beneficial. I understand that your feedback comes from experience and experience is something one cant deny. I too have experienced similar things when i was working. But this is what is working for me. And I feel that this can work for most of us. I really appreciate your feedback