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.

Culture is everything

The culture is the number one most important thing about a company. And the success of the company really depends on having the right culture and keeping it strong. — Curt Anastasio … [Continue reading]

Don’t Walk Over the Trash

The tendency is to step over trash, as opposed to picking it up and eliminating the clutter on the center of the floor. Unfortunately, we do the same in our personal and professional lives — we just step over the ‘baggage’ that piles up in … [Continue reading]

When Good People Leave

Organizational excellence is built on the backs of the people, who are able to articulate a vision, carry a gritty work ethic, and deliver on the promise of service. They bring a certain passion and commitment to the company that goes beyond the job. … [Continue reading]

On President’s Day…….

If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more, you are a leader. —John Quincy Adams, US President, 1825-1829. … [Continue reading]