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.
Humility
September 6, 2018 by
I came across a quote that really resonated with me: Humility is not thinking less of yourself, it is thinking of yourself less – C.S.Lewis Brilliant. Insightful. Profound. While humility has not been one of my strong suits, over time, the focus … [Continue reading]
Uncomfortable Learning
September 5, 2018 by
Force yourself out of your own comfort zone. Welcome alternative perspectives and embrace new ways of solving old problems. We must shift our mindset so that we ‘learn from the other side’. How else will we get better, and lead effectively? How … [Continue reading]
The Scapegoat
September 4, 2018 by
It’s the oldest trick in the book. When things go wrong in the workplace, find a scapegoat and shift the responsibility. It’s a lot easier to assign blame than to take ownership of the consequences of ones actions. The incompetent bureaucrats … [Continue reading]
America, The Beautiful
August 31, 2018 by
There are very few countries in the world where a young person can start with very little and make a life for themselves. This beautiful country holds that magic. Thirty three years ago, I vividly recall arriving in Los Angeles, the Friday before … [Continue reading]
