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.
Professional Competence vs. Interpersonal Skills
September 9, 2014 by
Good companies ensure that their people have a good job and skill fit. I ran into an Office Manager at a community bank who is clearly competent on the banking side of the house, but does not have the people skills required for the job. It's … [Continue reading]
Abusing the System
September 8, 2014 by
According to the US Department of Labor, "The Americans with Disability Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in employment, transportation, public accommodation, communications, and governmental activities." One … [Continue reading]
Relationships. Once you’re in one, how do you keep it?
September 5, 2014 by
Guest blog by Jasmine Rustogi Relationships are beautiful. They give meaning to our lives and invigorate us. They are also hard. I’ve learned in my 23 years of life that some of the most meaningful and valued relationships are often the hardest to … [Continue reading]
Focus on Learning
September 4, 2014 by
“Do we need to know this for the exam?” is a common question at the beginning of a new school term. The goal should be to focus on learning, and on how to learn – certainly not on testing well. We seldom remember the content of a college class, … [Continue reading]
