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.
The Ties That Bind
November 8, 2022 by
There are people in our lives that, irrespective of the time gap between meetings, touch our hearts in positive ways. I met with Sarah after many years. A former student, and an accomplished executive, we picked up exactly where we left … [Continue reading]
Medical Factory
November 7, 2022 by
Been to a medical establishment where you are a number or a mere statistic? Whatever happened to empathy and care? Professional competence is not inconsistent with a compassionate demeanor. Research shows that patients need empathy … [Continue reading]
One Look
November 2, 2022 by
“One look is all it takes”. It’s not a cheesy lyric from a hit single — it’s the bond between a mom and the first look at her newborn. Little toes and fingers, a wrinkled little nose and a concerted effort by the baby to clench his … [Continue reading]
The Void
November 1, 2022 by
My team was taking bets, as to how long it would be before I wrote about missing Rohini. This post is for them! She has been in India this past week to visit her ailing mom. While the quiet and down time has been refreshingly fulfilling, the … [Continue reading]
