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.
Consensus Vs Conflict
January 14, 2020 by
We often spend too much time trying to build consensus. We end up hiring the wrong people, and making the wrong decisions. We focus on satisfying everyone — just a little bit. When we do that, no one wins. I personally prefer healthy conflict. Duke … [Continue reading]
The Wrong Wall
January 13, 2020 by
People may spend their whole lives climbing the ladder of success only to find, once they reach the top, that the ladder is leaning against the wrong wall.Thomas Merton … [Continue reading]
Quagmire
January 9, 2020 by
Moral victories are hollow victories. Ultimately, no one wins. Don’t get stuck in the quagmire of negative energy, and negative innuendo. Focus on the endless possibilities of what’s good in this world. Bask in the glow of positive energy and the … [Continue reading]
Learn from Our Children
January 8, 2020 by
We pay lip service to peace and to cultural, racial and ethnic integration. And then we rely on innuendo, politics and barriers to solve our problems. We go back to same old, same old. Come spend a few hours at the Montessori schools and learn from … [Continue reading]
