The high-energy office has a lot of demands made upon it. Those working within it seem consistently busy contributing to production. It's likely to be a young, vigorous organization not tied down by too many complex rules and regulations. And even though some may grumble about the fast pace, most high-energy organization employees really wouldn't have it any other way. There's a lot of socializing going on.
Nobody's in a hurry.
Consequently, there's not a great deal of commitment to the work at hand or motivation to try anything new. For you as a manager or owner, of course, the ideal situation is to create a balance between the two extremes. Yes, you want people to be energized, to get as much done as possible during the work day. Besides, employees need to have some degree of autonomy to control their own work rate. Try to balance the two extremes.