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.
Don’t Compare
Don't compare yourself to other people. Learn to be happy with who you are... Great insight from my 19 year old son, Rohan. Amazing what you can learn from a young man. … [Continue reading]
The Critics Come Calling
And then the critics come calling. Looking for the weak spot in your people is a leadership flaw. I know some leaders like that. They rarely focus on the strengths, or on what people do well. They evaluate talent by looking for the superficial weak … [Continue reading]
Complex Problems. Simple Solutions.
Working with Judi on some branding research today, we got stuck yet again on a key measurement issue that has perplexed us for months. We have been there before, and always get stuck on the same issue every time. The head starts hurting, the … [Continue reading]
A Double Edged Sword
I recently read that more battles are lost because of ego, than strategy, or tactical failure. Yes, EGO. Three letters that have the potential to ruin relationships, business decisions, and just about everything else. Watch Ric Elias, on his Ted … [Continue reading]