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.

Celebrate Those You Love

Albert Einstein proclaimed that the biological phenomena of love could not be explained in the tenets of chemistry or physics. I am not sure there is much value in seeking such an explanation, as the true beauty of love is to experience its many … [Continue reading]

Building Teams, Getting Results

In a recent article about rapid team building, I reflected on my view of the singularity between our business and personal identities. I profess that we are truly one person and the idea that your “work role” and other roles are not as disjointed as … [Continue reading]

Learning to Let Go

Learning to Let Go

It’s human nature to hold on to 'the baggage' that we accumulate from the 'let downs' in our personal interactions with the people who matter in our lives. Conflict over broken trust, money matters, and personal and professional indiscretions destroy … [Continue reading]

Leveraging Intangible Assets

Intangible Assets

Law Professor Andrew Sherman encourages organizations to 'recycle' and leverage intangible assets. It is no secret that human capital is a company's most valuable resource, yet most companies would rather invest in buildings and equipment rather than … [Continue reading]