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.
May 18, 2018 by
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You have never really lived until you have done something for someone who can never repay you. — Mother Teresa … [Continue reading]
Empathy & Compassion
May 16, 2018 by
“Compassion is empathy with action”. Brilliant advice from Jeff Weiner, CEO of LinkedIn, as he spoke to the graduating class at Wharton. Empathy allows us to feel other's pain. Compassion enables us to do whatever we can to help alleviate that pain. … [Continue reading]
Car Line
May 15, 2018 by
On a rainy, dreary day in Tampa, I spent an hour this morning watching the teachers help children out of their cars at the Montessori. Lots of kisses and goodbye waves as Moms and Dads drove off to work. Bright eyed, bushy tailed children entered the … [Continue reading]
The IRS Call
May 14, 2018 by
The voice was intimidating, and stoic. We have all been subjected to the fraud IRS robo-calls demanding money for back taxes or face prosecution, arrests and fines. Today, I decided to play the game. I called them back! As soon as the man on the … [Continue reading]
