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.
The Power of 49: When the Tail Wags the Dog
October 28, 2013 by
Obamacare is here Ladies and Gentleman, and it brings with it a major challenge for small businesses. While the right to affordable healthcare is understandable, the mandate to have small businesses with 50 employees pick up the tab for their people … [Continue reading]
Second Chances
October 25, 2013 by
I have built my life on second chances — at work, at home, and my life in general. As a result, I am a better professional, a better father, a better husband, and certainly a better human being. We develop expectations of those we love and trust, … [Continue reading]
One Team. One Vision.
October 24, 2013 by
Taking one step back before taking two steps forward is a good thing. Thinking and planning strategically allows you to do that. Most small companies choose not to plan, because I am not sure they know how to... They build budgets and look at … [Continue reading]
When the Wife is Away…
October 23, 2013 by
My wife, Rohini, came back from India after 11 days, leaving us to fend for ourselves. Here are the top ten things I learned about my life when she was out of the country: 10. Walking the dogs around the block, starting at 5:30am, is an overrated … [Continue reading]
