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.
Snakes and Ladders
August 8, 2016 by
The children's board game raises its ugly head in our adult world. The corporate ladder is real — a never ending quest to get ahead without consideration of those who get left behind, or those who get hurt. Fortunately, we are, to a degree, insulated … [Continue reading]
A thought for the day
August 5, 2016 by
Unless you're in a James Bond movie, it's really unlikely that the pressure that you're feeling is anything but self-induced. What you do with the pressure is up to you. If it's not helping you do great work, don't embrace it. Pressure ignored … [Continue reading]
Young Talent
August 4, 2016 by
I often hear that there is a shortage of human capital in the Tampa Bay area. I am blessed to be surrounded by exceptional young talent at The University of Tampa. Meet Michael, Brianna, Jessica and Hayden (in the picture above). Exceptional ladies, … [Continue reading]
Something to Think About
August 3, 2016 by
How do you treat people who are in positions lower than you in the company hierarchy? How do you treat those that are not in a position to retaliate against you? How do you treat the poor, or those that are down on their luck? How you treat these … [Continue reading]
