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.

New Beginnings – Again

I love the first day of classes for the new semester. Apprehensive students understanding and testing boundaries of what each professor will allow. New commitments to work harder, get better grades, see the graduation light at the end of the … [Continue reading]

A Cure for Everything

Bristol-Myers Squibb is a mega pharmaceutical that spends over $4billion annually in R&D for developing and testing the next generation of drugs. We had the privilege of listening to the head of their virology department in Argentina. Two … [Continue reading]

Dance the Tango

In the times of old, the Gaucho’s (Latin cowboys) came into town looking for pleasure. The Ladies danced with mesmerizing movement to entice these men. The Tango was born as a dance of foreplay in the days gone by and transcended into an exotic art … [Continue reading]

Ball Packaging and a Lesson for Life

As you sip on a Coca Cola, have you ever wondered where the can came from? Probably Ball Packaging – one of the largest aerosol packaging companies in the world. With total global sales in excess of $8.5 billion they know their business well. Our … [Continue reading]