Welcome to 5 O’Clock Reflections, a daily blog by Hemant Rustogi as he explores lessons learned in life, business, and his quest for wisdom. Each month Hemant invites a person who intrigues him, to join him for a 5 pm interview to share their insights over their favorite cocktail. You can learn more here.
Black & White
May 11, 2020 by
A young black man, jogging in his neighborhood, was shot to death by two white, self-proclaimed vigilantes. It took more than two months and heightened public outrage for the killers to be arrested. Another instance where color bestows privilege in … [Continue reading]
Crucial Conversations
May 7, 2020 by
It is easy to hide behind keyboards and telephones to give bad news to those that least expect it. True leadership is about stepping up to the plate and having crucial conversations in person - face to face. In these difficult times, there are a lot … [Continue reading]
A Sports Vacuum
May 6, 2020 by
I miss sports. Ice Hockey. Baseball. College basketball. Golf. All of it. I miss the winning, and the spirit of competition. I am a self proclaimed sports junky. Most mornings, I used to check the sports rundown, to decide what I would watch that … [Continue reading]
Jim Fesmire – Rest In Peace
May 4, 2020 by
im passed away earlier today. He was in his late seventies. Jim was an icon at UTAMPA for over 43 years. He taught us, young profs then, the ropes. He led by example — teaching us about a ‘student first’ culture. And a culture based on camaraderie … [Continue reading]
