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.

Give to Those Who Give

Charity season is right around the corner, and organizations urge us to give generously, in the spirit of the holidays. Time to open up our hearts and our wallets. However, we must only give to those organizations, and causes, where our money is … [Continue reading]

Professional Conscience

I admire true professionals. Those that know when to speak, and when to let their work speak for itself. I admire those that say little, but carry a big stick. Those that know how to ignore the know-it-alls’ and focus on the task at hand. True … [Continue reading]

Domesticated

Hate to admit it, but I am officially domesticated. Rohini is convinced that it took her 24 years to “train” me. That means she has been on a pretty good ride the last 4 years. I make breakfast, help tidy up the house, constantly walk the dogs, … [Continue reading]

The Kindness Trap

A quick note to those who are too kind, even at the expense of organizational discord. When we follow our heart, and let our kindness get in the way of efficiency and effectiveness, everyone loses. Please don’t stop being kind. Just ensure that … [Continue reading]