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.

Agile Thought

Yesterday I got a personal guided tour of AgileThought Inc., where my daughter works. Clearly, this was one of the most innovative corporate environments that I have ever seen — and I have seen aplenty. It is not a coincidence that they have been … [Continue reading]

Eid Mubarak

I grew up with the concept of secularism deeply ingrained in my psyche. A secular system is built on the notion of religious acceptance and the right of an individual to pray to a God of their choosing. I was raised in a predominantly Hindu … [Continue reading]

The Journey to Success

Showing emotion is not a sign of weakness. It shows that you care. As I watched the induction of football greats into the Hall of Fame, I was caught up in the magnitude of the moment and the tears that flowed freely. Big, strong men reaching the … [Continue reading]

These Lazy Days of Summer

These are the crazy, hazy, lazy days of summer. And today is one of those low key days where everything moves in slow motion... I am ready for summer to be over and certainly ready to go back to work — back to the classroom to educate young minds. … [Continue reading]