Brummet's Conscious Blog

The Deadly Factors of Stress in the Workplace * Written by:  David Hults, Executive Career Coach, author, speaker, Executive Director of Activ:8 Peak Performance Network, Advanced Certified Birkman Consultant and Former Career Columnist - St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Visit  http://www.activ8careers.com  " Follow his blog at  http://www.careerstr8talk.com I recently talked with two professionals who had something dangerously in common - a heart attack this past Fall, which doctors said was caused by workplace stress. Most people assume workplace stress is only found in a job you don't like, but this is not true, as evidenced by these two people. One said they hated their job because it was so stressful, and the other client said they love their job despite its demands. So what causes all this stress? The American Institute of Stress tells us that 6% of professionals feel stress due to the lack of job security, 20% represent stress while trying to juggle work and ...

Job interview tips Going to job interviews always makes people nervous. Maybe you've been to a few job interviews but never got the job offer. This is just so soul-destroying, right? But have you ever taken the time to figure out why you're not getting the jobs? The job market in the 21st century is tough, and if you're not fully prepared for your job interview, then another candidate will get the job offer... it's just that simple. But don't get too disheartened as there are lots of things you can do to improve your performance for your next job interview. With so many graduates flooding the job market, it's easy to feel under pressure to sell yourself and convince the hiring managers YOU are their perfect candidate. But sometimes if you're against other job candidates on the day, what can actually swing the hiring managers decision is the questions the candidates asked at the end of the job interview. Just think, this may influen...

Habits That Lead to Success  * Today's article was submitted by Shohel Poraan, who can be found @: http://www.successflight.com Success in the career is vital. But success in work doesn't come so easily. Hard work, positive attitude, dedication and meticulous endeavor with work help earning success. So what should you do to be successful in your professional life? Through practicing some habits, success at the workplace can be achieved. What are those? Let's take a brief look: Planning  Planning on the job is very important. For being successful, you must plan your work ahead with a strategic vision. Without a prudent plan, success can never be achieved in the career. Scheduling   Work must be done in a schedule with a deadline. Setting the schedule and execute the work as per schedule without deviation can bring you to the success-door. All jobs should be brought under a schedule. Prioritizing  There are numerous jobs to accomplish!...

-- Quote of the Day -- “Ultimately, man should not ask what the meaning of his life is,  but rather must recognize that it is he who is asked.  In a word, each man is questioned by life;  and he can only answer to life by answering for his own life;  to life he can only respond by being responsible” ~ Viktor Frankl – Man’s Search for Meaning -- Conscious Discussions Talk Radio --    Sign up via itunes for the Conscious Discussions Radio show: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id262138144    While expenses continue to rise for most American families; salaries have remained stagnant. Top business book author and chairman/ CEO of the Milestone Brand Inc - Derrick Miles - is here to share insider’s tips on what we need to know and do, and how to interact with others to get that raise and/or promotion that we dream of.  Derrick is also offering a gift for our listeners… Derrick also offered s...

-- World of Writing --  Author, speaker and life-coach Mark Porteous joins us to day for a World of Writing interview, focusing on how his writing career enables him to make a difference, to have a positive impact on the planet. A natural salesman, Mark relied on his ability to provide excellent customer service to become a top sales rep year after year. While building a very successful career, he often felt like his work conflicted with his spiritual growth. By changing his perspective, he was able to see opportunities he could find nowhere else. Beyond the freedom to set his own schedule and excellent income potential, his job offered him a chance to prove to himself that he could be successful and ethical in a world normally perceived as self-serving and egotistical. Find out more about Mark and his writing career @: www.MarkPorteous.com Q: How would a good friend describe you? My good friends know that I am real. Being happy and positive is not an ac...

-- Quote of the Day --  "The self-controlled soul,  who moves amongst sense objects,  free from either attachment or repulsion,  he wins eternal Peace."  ~ Bhagavad Gita -- Conscious Discussions Talk Radio -- Ruchira Agrawal is a Personal and Professional Development Coach, the author of Before You Launch Your Business: How to Decide If Being An Entrepreneur is For You and the Founder of InnerVeda Communications .   Her background includes 21 years of work experience in marketing, recruiting, entrepreneurship and coaching. Currently, she works with individuals who are at a career crossroads and looking to discover their vocational calling and their authentic work.     Join us live @ 10-11 AM (Pacific) and drop in the chat room to interact with our live listeners and the host as well during the show. Alternatively, access the archive whenever you like: http://www.blogtalkradio.c...

-- Announcement -- Dave & Lillian's book Trash Talk (reuse/environment & saving money) is being reviewed by a wonderful youth-run book review site. This is a new & exciting experience for the Brummets to have their work evaluated by the youth. An interview with the Lillian was recently posted; the book review article will follow soon. To Find Amanda's wonderful review site & the book review article on Trash Talk visit: http://reviewabook123.blogspot.com -- Conscious Discussions Talk Radio Show -- Our guest of the day on the Conscious Discussions talk radio show was Mark Tewart, a professional speaker, consultant and author of How to be a Sales Superstar. Our discussion covered dealing with sales, people and marketing in an ethical, responsible and effective manner. As a business owner, employee or anyone involved in the world of writing – you know the importance of marketing yourself effectively and with a strong message. Mark will show us how to explode sales...