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.
Soldiers of Strength
May 6, 2014 by
This term was conjured by my students to re-brand the TAMCO Foundation, that serves veterans in the Tampa Bay Area. The statistics are disturbing. Twenty percent of veterans suffer from some form of physical or severe psychological disabilities. … [Continue reading]
Smoke and Mirrors
May 5, 2014 by
It's been a little more than a week since the Bollywood Awards bit the dust. Unfortunately, the dust left a bitter taste in the mouth. The event management was a perfect example of mismanagement and of how not to treat customers who pay top … [Continue reading]
The Ultimate Fighter — Michelle Boyd DeJong
May 2, 2014 by
How does a 27-year-old young lady react when she is diagnosed with brain cancer? How do the dreams of a young couple change as one struggles to survive? How often does a patient diagnosed with this dreadful disease have the fortitude to take on … [Continue reading]
You Get What You Negotiate
May 1, 2014 by
Ask the extra question, push the boundaries of the norm, and never give up. Learn to listen, be polite, be sincere, be prepared, and be willing to take NO for an answer. Ultimately, “NO” can probably be the worst outcome of the extra push for a … [Continue reading]
