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.
Indian Student Orientation – A Personal Journey
I looked into thirty faces of eager and anxious students — most of who had been in this country for less than a week. We spoke about capitalizing on this world class opportunity and the importance of being accountable to those that made sacrifices, … [Continue reading]
The Indian Scholars Are Here
A new batch of graduate students from India have arrived this week to start classes towards their MBA and M.Sc degrees at The University of Tampa. I have been invited to speak to them, as part of their orientation, to discuss drivers of academic … [Continue reading]
Brilliant Marketing, Human Cause
The ice bucket challenge that is going viral on social media is the brain child of Peter Frates, a 29-year-old baseball captain who was recently diagnosed with ALS — commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease. Building awareness, raising money, and … [Continue reading]