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.
Do the Right Thing
October 14, 2016 by
Character is doing the right thing when nobody's looking. There are too many people who think that the only thing that's right is to get by, and the only thing that's wrong is to get caught. — J.C. Watts … [Continue reading]
The Business of People
October 13, 2016 by
Successful businesses are only as good as their people. While it is a common belief that one should hire for talent and retain for character, we have decided to shift the paradigm significantly. We now focus on hiring for character and retaining for … [Continue reading]
My Aging Parents
October 12, 2016 by
Something that has really changed my persona the past few years is watching the day to day struggles of my aging parents. It has made me humble, yet strong, knowing the fact that roles have been reversed and the responsibility for their care lies on … [Continue reading]
Nosy Poker
October 11, 2016 by
My English teacher in elementary school would give an evil eye to those who poked their nose in other peoples business. "Don't be a nosy poker", she would say firmly. Being nosy is defined as "a prying and inquisitive disposition", to worry about … [Continue reading]
