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.
Silence
The quieter you become, the more you can hear. —Ram Dass … [Continue reading]
Plan With Purpose
I love the Peter Drucker notion, that "Long-range planning does not deal with future decisions, but with the future of present decisions." The irony is that large organizations get obsessed with long term planning, and the smaller ones do no planning … [Continue reading]
There is a New Sheriff in Town
Changes in organizational leadership create uncertainty for some of those that are left behind, while creating opportunities for others to step up to the plate and take charge. "We used to do it like this," is no longer an acceptable … [Continue reading]
At a Loss For Words….
A 51-year-old lady goes to the hospital with a common infection and becomes God’s Angel 48 hours later. A family torn apart with grief, and a bewildered husband trying to make sense of his emotions and trying to pick up the pieces to get on with his … [Continue reading]