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.
Dialogue
November 3, 2015 by
The origin of the word 'dialogue' stems from the Greek language with a focus on an exchange of ideas, or a conversation between two or more parties. Somewhere along the way the word lost its meaning. Today, in many corporate circles, it means … [Continue reading]
Profit Motive
November 2, 2015 by
There is a lot of unethical exploitation of employees in a large number of publicly traded American companies. The game plan is simple — give team members elaborate titles without the necessary support, training or appropriate compensation. Titles … [Continue reading]
A quote for the day
October 30, 2015 by
Where there is no imagination there is no horror — Arthur Conan Doyle, Sr. … [Continue reading]
Investing in the Wrong People
October 29, 2015 by
The inherent kindness in our hearts gets in the way of sound business decisions. Because we believe in the human spirit, sometimes we invest in the wrong people on a personal and professional level. Our energy and money, invested in the wrong people, … [Continue reading]
