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.
Employees First
April 7, 2014 by
I have tremendous respect for "Out of the Box" thinkers. Meet Vineet Nayar, CEO of HCL Technologies in India, who has taken his company to soaring heights using the “employee first, customers second” mantra. His book by the same name articulates his … [Continue reading]
The MASTER is Missing
April 4, 2014 by
Next week is the Masters tournament at revered Augusta National. Missing from the action for the first time in 20 years is the true master of the game — Tiger Woods, currently recovering from back surgery. Yes, we have all heard the stories of his … [Continue reading]
Keeping Talent
April 3, 2014 by
My friend Nancy, the CEO of a major tech company, was frustrated with the challenges of keeping talent within the company. "We train them, invest in them, teach them the skills required for success, and they get up and leave for just a few dollars … [Continue reading]
The UGLY ‘C’ Word…..
April 2, 2014 by
"Cancer touches everyone's life," was the adage I never understood, until I lost my best friend, Alan Weimer, to the dreadful disease almost 6 years ago. I'm not sure how one feels when they are told that their days are numbered. I think of Alan … [Continue reading]
