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.
Getting it Backwards
November 10, 2014 by
In the military, we reward those that sacrifice themselves so that others can gain. In business, we reward those that sacrifice others so that they can personally gain. —Simon Sinek Why do those in business, get this backwards? … [Continue reading]
Brand You
November 7, 2014 by
While we don't like to look at ourselves as products, we are tasked with thinking, evaluating, and behaving in a competitive marketplace no differently than the products we buy. We have to differentiate ourselves, build our sustainable competitive … [Continue reading]
From the Archives — November 2013
November 6, 2014 by
The following post is from the blog archives from a year ago (originally posted on November 13, 2013 http://www.5oclockreflections.com/get-off-my-bus/). Get off my bus! What should you do when one bad apple in the organization undermines the … [Continue reading]
No enterprise can exist for itself alone
November 5, 2014 by
"No enterprise can exist for itself alone. It ministers to some great need, it performs some great service, not for itself, but for others…or failing therein, it ceases to be profitable and ceases to exist." – Calvin Coolidge … [Continue reading]
