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.
Minimalists in the Workplace
October 4, 2013 by
It baffles me that some people in the workplace are minimalists. They take no initiative, and have to be constantly told what to do. To make matters worse, they are reactive in their approach and they make silly mistakes because they are not … [Continue reading]
Shutdown Doldrums
October 3, 2013 by
I don’t have a political stance on the shutdown of the federal government. All I can tell you is that if you ran your life or your business the way the government runs this country, trouble would be your middle name. Your children would go hungry, … [Continue reading]
Celebrating Mahatma Gandhi
October 2, 2013 by
Today over a billion people celebrate the birthday of Mohan Das Karamchand Gandhi, the messiah of non-violent protest. Over the years, my respect and admiration for this man has continued to grow. He exhibited selfless sacrifice, peaceful protests, … [Continue reading]
Doug Ackerman, Director of Florida Department of Citrus
October 1, 2013 by
Disneyland Dad What do you do when the little girl who is the center of your universe lives 3,400 miles away on the West coast of the USA? How do you deal with the heartbreak when your daughter boards a flight and you know you won’t see her again … [Continue reading]
