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.
Traversing distances
This past week has seen me travel thousands of miles – from DC to Chicago, then Chicago to Zurich to Mumbai. I have been encapsulated in gravity-defying, gargantuan metal tubes with gigantic magic wings. I have been nourished and cared for in this … [Continue reading]
Transitions
Organizations change, like the seasons. The cold winters inevitably turn into the promise of spring. People come and go, yet good companies survive the turmoil, because they are driven by their mission. I respect the need for teachers to explore … [Continue reading]
What Drives You?
It is a profound, yet important question that you should answer for yourself — what drives you? There are no easy answers. As we sat around yesterday, sipping wine, and spending time with each other, I raised the question. The answers varied … [Continue reading]
A quote for the day
A man's country is not a certain area of land, of mountains, rivers and woods, it is a principle and patriotism is loyalty to that principle. — George William Curtis … [Continue reading]