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.
Challenge the Status Quo
April 11, 2014 by
I have struggled with HOW I teach entrepreneurship. The models in the text book resemble academic jargon and the traditional pedagogical methods lack a punch. The past two days I had the privilege to listen to two brilliant speakers that explode the … [Continue reading]
Saving Face
April 10, 2014 by
The people of Singapore, at the conference, are soft-spoken and friendly. Part culture, part service orientation. As we checked into our hotel, I realized we had overpaid for a night. "Would it be possible to get a refund," I asked politely. The … [Continue reading]
Singapore, Here I Come
April 9, 2014 by
My job at The University of Tampa (UT) has allowed me to travel around the world during my 24 year tenure at the University. Next stop? Singapore. And then Indonesia. I am excited to experience new cultures and meet new people. I tend to soak in … [Continue reading]
Bad News is Better Than No News
April 8, 2014 by
Most service providers do not understand this basic reality. When deadlines are missed, deliveries fail, or promises are broken, the tendency is to avoid emails and phone calls like the plague. The proverbial, "someone will get back to you … [Continue reading]
