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.
Innovation
December 4, 2014 by
We seek to do things that have never been done before. While true disruption is the exclusive domain of the few, the rest of us should focus on getting better at, and making incremental improvements to what exists – products, processes, people. In … [Continue reading]
“It Is Not Supposed to Be This Way”
December 3, 2014 by
A neighbor recently lost her 45 year old son after a decade-long battle with cancer. “We are not supposed to bury our children,” she lamented, as her tears flowed freely. I held her closely, not saying much. What does one ever say to a mother who … [Continue reading]
The Last Mile
December 2, 2014 by
In the logistics world, the last mile is the most expensive. It’s where the rubber meets the road. Where people, who are not aware that promises were ever made, break promises. All the planning and strategy is for naught, if those who ‘touch’ the … [Continue reading]
Less is More
December 1, 2014 by
Less decorations, more family time. Less devices, more memories. Less analysis, more productivity. Less fighting, more dialog. Less networking, more bonding. Less hoarding, more giving. Less religion, more spirituality. Less talk, more … [Continue reading]
