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.
An Organizational Termite
May 10, 2016 by
An organizational termite: noun. An individual that does not create any value for the company, is marginally productive at work, watches the clock to head out the door when no one is looking, and nibbles away at the morale of others. Their hollow … [Continue reading]
26 And Counting
May 9, 2016 by
As I turned in student grades and put a wrap on my 26th year at The University of Tampa (UT), I couldn't help but reminisce about the years gone by. The University is certainly different — 8,000 students, $400 million worth of new construction … [Continue reading]
Food for Thought
May 6, 2016 by
Successful leadership is not about being tough or soft, sensitive or assertive, but about a set of attributes. First and foremost is character. — Warren Bennis … [Continue reading]
What Goes Around….
May 5, 2016 by
Ironic that a lady who exploited my wife, in a professional setting 20 years ago, reached out to the school applying for a job. Yes it's true; what goes around, comes around. We treat our people with a tremendous amount of love and respect. We … [Continue reading]
