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.
Never Leave Home Without Saying Goodbye
June 26, 2014 by
Years ago a friend of mine told me that her husband left on a business trip. It was the only day he did not kiss her goodbye. Unfortunately, he perished in a plane crash, leaving a void in her life. And that final goodbye never happened. In the … [Continue reading]
Obsolescence and Loyalty – A Balancing Act
June 25, 2014 by
I have people in my organization that have been loyal to me for over a decade. They are, however, beginning to become functionally obsolete. A sense of entitlement has started to set in. Tenure and status for years served allows them to demand … [Continue reading]
“What Exactly Do You Do?”
June 24, 2014 by
On more than one occasion, I have asked sales people this key question, to understand how they spend their time. "Well, I sell," is the party line response. OK, fine. Follow-up question, "But what exactly do you do with your time?" No response. If … [Continue reading]
Bow-Tie Brilliance – Dr. Lonnie Bryant
June 20, 2014 by
I was intrigued the first time I saw him walking down the corridor in a bow-tie, books in hand, heading to teach a class. “Primarily judges and academics wear bow-ties. I wanted to create the image of a Finance Professional,” he said with pride. Meet … [Continue reading]
