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.
Dear Loyalty, RIP
March 31, 2017 by
Loyalty is dead, the experts proclaim, and the statistics seem to bear them out. On average, U.S. corporations now lose half their customers in five years, half their employees in four, and half their investors in less than one. We seem to face a … [Continue reading]
The 5-Hour Rule
March 30, 2017 by
I read an interesting article in Inc. Magazine about the effective practice of deliberative learning. Bill Gates, Elon Musk, and Warren Buffet, are a select few of an elite group of highly successful people who focus on active learning — spending one … [Continue reading]
Racial Brutality
March 29, 2017 by
I was shocked to see disturbing video of a Nigerian student being beaten by a mob in a mall near Delhi, because of the color of his skin. I watched the news about a white man in New York kill a black man, only because he was black. An Indian engineer … [Continue reading]
Magic Elixir
March 28, 2017 by
At the end of the day, when all is said and done, EQ (emotional intelligence) is a greater indicator of effective leadership and long term success, than any other factor. Education, intelligence and personality don't hold a torch to this one elusive … [Continue reading]
