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.
Really?
August 30, 2018 by
Wake up college student(s). Just because you can’t get a specific class, with a particular professor at an exact time, you throw a hissy fit? And this emergency erupts at hour zero even though registration has been open for 6 months, and this is the … [Continue reading]
Communicate Effectively
August 29, 2018 by
Neat perspective on effective communication, shared by Frances Frei, a Professor at Harvard Business School. Here are the two alternatives: 1) Tell a compelling story, by painting a vivid picture to arrive at the point you were trying to make all … [Continue reading]
Build Trust
August 28, 2018 by
Want to build trust in your workplace? Heed the advice of Charles Feldman. Here are the four essentials: 1) Sincerity - “I mean what I say, say what I mean, and act accordingly.” 2) Reliability - “You can count on me to deliver what I … [Continue reading]
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August 27, 2018 by
A young, impressionable professor made his debut at The University of Tampa (UT) in the Fall of 1990. He was brash, a tad self absorbed, and driven to excel in the classroom that was his stage. The young struggle with any element of success when … [Continue reading]
