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.
Good Boss. Bad Boss.
September 12, 2022 by
We can learn more from our bad bosses, than the good ones. Our bad bosses teach us what not to do, and counter intuitively, how to treat people well. The good ones inspire us to do our best work. The bad ones help us find our calling. … [Continue reading]
Eulogize the Living
September 9, 2022 by
Why must we wait to eulogize a loved one, after they have passed on? I think we should eulogize the living — tell our loved ones what they mean to us; honor their contributions to our lives; and celebrate their lives, while they live. Time to start … [Continue reading]
Hunker Down
September 7, 2022 by
When the storm roars through, we must hunker down. Long term success, and survival for that matter, depends on how we respond to adversity. The storms will definitely come calling, it is the way of the world. The best captains don’t … [Continue reading]
Embrace the Uncomfortable
September 5, 2022 by
Embrace failure, and learn fromIt. Embrace what takes you out of your comfort zone, as true success starts with pushing the envelope. Embrace the difficult conversations, and the difficult truths you really don’t want to embrace. Grow from … [Continue reading]
