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.

Words of Wisdom

Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all — Aristotle … [Continue reading]

Conscious Discipline

The teachers at the Montessori Schools are working their magic to teach the children about conscious discipline (consciousdiscipline.com)  and adapting techniques to redirect negative behavior into positive outcomes. According to the … [Continue reading]

When Words Ring Hollow

Effective leaders inspire through action, and not words. We should leave inspired rhetoric to the poets and the evangelists. The rest of us must lead by example. The old adage 'do as I do, not as I say' rings true. Time to roll up those sleeves … [Continue reading]

A Culture of Appreciation

The Brazilian Executives flew home after a week at The University of Tampa. Their busy schedule was filled with classes, company visits, and a boat tour of the Port of Tampa. The week was topped off by a lavish banquet to celebrate their … [Continue reading]