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.
Learning from My Dogs
September 30, 2013 by
In a profound moment of genius, my wife blurted: The more I get to know people, the more I love my dogs. For those of us who have had the privilege to love these fur babies, it's all about unconditional love. Is that truly ever possible between … [Continue reading]
You Can’t Buy Loyalty
September 27, 2013 by
We seek loyalty in our business relationships as employers, and certainly from our customers. The people who work for you are your internal customers — the problem is we think of them as employees and treat them accordingly. For our customers, … [Continue reading]
Sister Thappa – The Other Mother
September 26, 2013 by
I grew up in a British boarding school in the foothills of the Himalayas in India, spending 13 years of my life in those mountains. I lived and studied in that environment, 300 miles away from my home and family, 9 months a year till I was 18. As … [Continue reading]
“Employee” – An Obsolete World View
September 25, 2013 by
Hiring people to do a job, paying them a wage, and expecting loyalty and subservience in return is a concept stuck in the dark ages. When it comes to our employes, we don't do them any favors — they do favors for us. We need to consciously remove the … [Continue reading]
