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.

Prague, CZ

Prague is among my favorite cities in the world. The breathtaking Prague castle sits majestically on a hilltop, as if it was watching over its subjects that mingle in this walking city defined by its architectural masterpiece of ancient buildings and … [Continue reading]

My Floral Canvas

"I perhaps owe having become a painter to flowers," Claude Monet aptly wrote. Perhaps, my love for flowers and adulation for children made me into a teacher and I feel like a Claude Monet amongst a beautiful field of posies — mine being the … [Continue reading]

Sustainability – Swiss Style

The new buzz word in business is 'sustainability.' Remember TQM from a decade ago? Everyone talks about it, very few actually understand its implications. I like the Swiss approach to sustainable development. Their goal? Leave a better world for … [Continue reading]

MIGROS

A mega conglomerate that started as a cooperative almost a century ago, Migros Switzerland defines the essence of responsible management. Migros is one of the world's only fully vertically integrated companies that controls close to 90 percent of its … [Continue reading]