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 Holidays are Here

The festive season is on the brink of togetherness and celebrating family. Thanksgiving, and then Christmas right around the corner.  The good times and the celebrations tempered with what was, and what never will be again.  This season will … [Continue reading]

Honor

Honor your contract, your word, your commitment.  You either have honor, or you don’t.  There is no middle ground.  If you have no honor — you have nothing.  Remember that. … [Continue reading]

Suck it Up

Being smart is highly overrated, if one lacks emotional intelligence.  How do some people allow their ego to get so big, that they trip over it, and fall on their face?   Sometimes the harsh truth is a hard pill to swallow. For those of you who … [Continue reading]

Our People

Business would be so much easier without the human dimension, but it would also be so boring without our people. Hire the right people, and treat them well. As one brilliant insight suggested — invest in your people so they can work anywhere in … [Continue reading]