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.
Today’s Leaders
In the past a leader was a boss. Today’s leaders must be partners with their people.. they no longer can lead solely based on positional power. — Ken Blanchard … [Continue reading]
Speak Your Mind
I love Simon Sinek's contention that someone needs to tell the powers that be, what everyone else in the room is thinking. I have been in many corporate meetings where everyone looks at the CEO at the head of the table and shake their heads in … [Continue reading]
Loyalists
I thrive on loyalty. I seek it in my friends, in my colleagues, and in those that work for me. I admire those that are loyal, value this endearing trait, and recognize them often. Unfortunately, loyalty is a two way street. We can't expect others … [Continue reading]
Dumb Assery
What do the following have in common? A rash driver, who cuts you off the road. People who push you aside to get on to a plane, as if their departure time is different than yours. And those that criticize others, for criticism sake, when their own … [Continue reading]