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.

An Elusive Reality

Corporate cultures are easy to define, yet elusive to realize. We can articulate our values and even, to some extent, the behaviors that define our mode of conduct. The challenge is to get people to buy into it, and live it, every single day. The … [Continue reading]

The Best Kisses

Who dives into their food, face first, with little regard for social decorum? Who pees aimlessly on every flower, tree, hydrant and tire as if there was an innate joy in defining their territories? They are perfect canine vacuums that anxiously … [Continue reading]

Perspective

Everything is smooth sailing. And then, in a heartbeat, everything changes. Our health, and the health of our loved ones, takes center stage. Money, success, stature and recognition take a back seat to the well being of our loved ones. The lesson … [Continue reading]

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Culture eats strategy for breakfast, operational excellence for lunch, and everything else for dinner. — Mark Fields … [Continue reading]