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.
A Personal Journey
March 4, 2014 by
Recently my mom fell in the bathroom, resulting in broken bones and a hematoma in her brain. Her life was at stake and time was critical. She was quickly transferred by ambulance to a bigger hospital five hours away. The drive was treacherous, on a … [Continue reading]
Are You Emotionally Intelligent?
March 3, 2014 by
Your intellectual ability has little to do with your emotional intelligence. I know some incredibly bright people who lose their composure when things don't go their way, or people don't see the world from their perspective. Research shows that a … [Continue reading]
Don’t Grease the Squeaky Wheel
February 28, 2014 by
There are always two ways we, as managers, allocate resources. We reward those who work hard and create value or we quiet those who complain constantly and get resources thrown at them so that they go away. The latter are politically inclined, a … [Continue reading]
The Next Generation is Here
February 27, 2014 by
"Hey Doc, you want me to make you feel old?" was a tongue in cheek question from one of my college juniors, barely 21 years old. I looked at him with a hint of intrigue, waiting for a brick to fall, in front of the entire class. "You taught my Mom … [Continue reading]
