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.
From the Archives — August 2014
August 3, 2015 by
Simple is Better (originally posted August 25, 2014 http://www.5oclockreflections.com/simple-is-better/) We have a penchant for making simple things complex. We assume that complex technology, processes, and business models make us smarter … [Continue reading]
Thought for the day
July 31, 2015 by
The world breaks everyone and afterward many are strong in the broken places. — Ernest Hemingway … [Continue reading]
The Carrot
July 30, 2015 by
"Do you work long hours?" I asked a young, brilliant, lawyer over lunch. He told me that a normal week was about 60 hours in the office. "You have to do whatever it takes to get the job done," he said with noticeable resolve in his voice. He spoke … [Continue reading]
Learning From the Bees
July 29, 2015 by
I recently read that "effective leadership is not about a set of skills, but a set of practices." To me, effective leadership is inspired leadership, with the right practices. I have seen enough skilled 'managers' who couldn't lead a herd of … [Continue reading]
