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.
Choices
October 22, 2013 by
A young Ivy League Professor told me many years ago that business, like life, is about choices. This has been one of my guiding principles now for over two decades. Over the years I have learned that excellence is never an accident. It is a … [Continue reading]
Celebrating a Life Well Lived
October 21, 2013 by
October 18th would have been Dad's 85th birthday. Sadly, he passed away eight years ago leaving a vacuum in my life that I know I will never fill. I find it difficult to write about my father without being overwhelmed with emotion, but his is a … [Continue reading]
Look Beneath the Surface
October 18, 2013 by
Sometimes the people who get the credit don't always deserve it. Behind the scenes are people who do a bulk of the work, burn the midnight oil, and use creative talent while getting little or no recognition. "Your job is to make me look good," I … [Continue reading]
A Job for Life – In Defense of Tenure
October 17, 2013 by
The system of tenure at most universities was designed to protect intellectual diversity and free thought. There is value in both these goals. In reality it creates a scenario where faculty have a job for life. As a tenured professor, for the most … [Continue reading]
