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 Blues
And then there are moments of solitude, where I get lost in my head. There is no magic wand that wipes away the tears or delivers comfort, To friends who mourn, and good people who suffer. I seek clarity, and purpose, as I roam the inner depths … [Continue reading]
Deep Cuts
Welcome to corporate America, where they fight for talent, compensate their people well, and then after twenty years of blood sweat and tears — and millions in the bank — abandon them midstream. Is that the perfect reward for the best people? A … [Continue reading]
Leaders and Teams
Back to "Extreme Ownership" by Willink and Babin. The authors contend that there are no bad teams, only bad leaders. Yes, and No, from my vantage point. There is an element of truth that it takes a great leader to bring out the best in their team. … [Continue reading]
Something to Think About
People seldom do what they believe in. They do what is convenient, then repent. —Bob Dylan … [Continue reading]