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.
Academic Integrity
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Students cheating to get better grades, or having others do their work, is disturbing at multiple levels. As an educator, it’s where I draw the line. No freebies. No do-overs. No exceptions. Students must earn an education, not buy one. The … [Continue reading]
He Said. She Said.
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Welcome to the Verizon world of customer disservice. Everyone speaks a different language, and tells a different story. The reality and promises keep changing, and the rules are open to interpretation. When “He Said, She Said” becomes the rule of the … [Continue reading]
Something About Puppies
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He was so tired, that he snuggled into the nook of my arm and was fast asleep. There is something about puppies that tug at the heart strings and give innocence a new meaning. Meet the new little English Labrador Puppy in our life, who is … [Continue reading]
Friday Chuckles
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A good marriage would be between a blind wife and a deaf husbandMichel de Montaigne … [Continue reading]