as Google's CEO in 2001. One unique factor that set Schmidt apart from other candidates was his attendance at Burning Man, a weeklong, countercultural event held annually in Nevada's Black Rock ...

Schmidt, who was Google's CEO from 2001 to 2011, said at an April lecture at Stanford University that Google was putting itself in a disadvantageous position by focusing on work-life balance.

Take Google CEO Sundar Pichai, as an example. At a recent strategy meeting, Pichai addressed his team about the company’s outlook for 2025, emphasizing that “the stakes are high.” ...