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.
Take Off the Blinders
October 16, 2015 by
If the blind lead the blind, both shall fall in the ditch. — Jesus Christ … [Continue reading]
An Open Culture
October 15, 2015 by
When employees are scared to speak up because they worry about losing their jobs, a culture of fear becomes the norm. Being the boss certainly does not make are position, on a contentious issue, the right one. Sometimes it is difficult to separate … [Continue reading]
Leaders that Inspire
October 14, 2015 by
Inspirational leaders color outside the lines, embrace people, respectfully challenge authority, take chances, and believe that it is worth breaking the rules for the right reasons. Effective managers follow protocol, abide by the rules, fit life … [Continue reading]
Procedure or People?
October 13, 2015 by
"All that is important is that we follow the procedure," a senior administrator, condescendingly, told me today. While process is important, so are the lives of the people who are impacted by the outcomes of their applications. When the two conflict, … [Continue reading]
