Category: Personal Development

Active Listening: Essential Guidelines to Improve Your Conversation Skills and Learn Effective Communication Techniques

March 31, 2020

Hi! My name is Katherine Hartvickson of Quantum Ascendance, an HR Consulting & Leadership Development company. We help you develop your People and create sustainable Processes so that you enjoy a Profitable and Winning Culture. This is the second tip in my video series on business communication. If you missed the first tip, watch it here. Effective listening is essential to clear communication and management success. Choosing the right words,…

Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late to Hire an HR Professional

October 8, 2019

When it comes to reasons why a company didn’t hire a human resources consultant, I’ve heard them all: a small business didn’t think they were big enough to warrant it, or the CFO didn’t want to spend the money, or Jane from accounting was taking care of the paperwork. That “worked” until they were suddenly facing a crisis and needed help. Rather than having a dedicated team or person in…

The Importance of Conducting an Exit Interview

August 6, 2019

Whatever the size of your organization, over time people are going to come and go. And, it doesn’t matter if an employee has been at your organization for 10 months or 10 years; conducting an exit interview is an invaluable way to get honest feedback before he or she leaves. Here are a few stats from Gallup: Ninety-one percent of Fortune 500 companies conduct exit interviews Seventy-one percent of employees…

How Managing Millennial Employees is Different

May 6, 2019

What do you think of when I say, “millennials in the workplace?” Are you reminded of a hardworking child or grandchild, or do you think about entitlement and avocado toast? Although their age range varies depending on who you ask, generally the consensus is that they’re the people who were born between 1981 and 1996. Gallup estimates that there are approximately 73 million millennials in America. They’re already the largest…

Master the Stages of Team Development so Your Next Project Runs at Full Capacity

August 1, 2017

Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing. What do they mean and how will they help you build your team? How effective is your new team? When building a new team within your company or reorganizing personnel to work on a new project there are normal stages of team development that can be the key to your project’s success or the weight that drags it down. By understanding the stages of team…

Katherine On Tyler Chamber Radio

June 14, 2017

Click Play above to listen as I talk about coaching entrepreneurs and small business owners on Tyler Chamber Radio Success Coaching I was recently on Tyler Chamber Radio. It was great to sit down and talk about why its right to step out of your shell, how I find the right role for you, and how my business Quantum Ascendance can help you succeed. With 35 years of experience I know how big business…

5 Things You Must Have to be a Successful Business Woman in a Man’s World

May 11, 2017

Women in the workforce have come a long way over the last 100 years but there are still untapped opportunities that will benefit greatly from our own special feminine power. If a woman would like to be successful in a man’s world there are certain attributes she can master that will help her fit in and move forward with the assertion and confidence she needs. And what the world doesn’t…

6 Keys to Finding More Purpose in Your Job

February 6, 2017

Ready to fuel your passion and embrace your purpose? It’s hard to feel truly engaged in a job if you can’t find passion in your work. You know what it’s like when you don’t even want to give your best – and the time just drags on and it seems like the day will never end? Ever feel like the trade-off of time for your paycheck just isn’t worth it?…

11 Empowering Ways to Boost Self Confidence

January 6, 2017

Is fear a secret dream killer in your life? What would you do if you were unstoppable? Often the biggest obstacle in our way is a lack of confidence. We all desire a life that is flourishing, full of happiness, love and joy. Imagine what you could achieve if you felt bold, daring, and had a rock star belief in yourself. If you are ready to find out what’s possible…

12 Success Tips Helping You Deal with Transitions & Transformations

November 3, 2016

How to Thrive in the Midst of Change We all experience change whether we want to or not. Regardless of our age or life experience, change is difficult. It’s not that we don’t like change or want it, it’s that we would prefer for it to happen more easily and on our terms. Here are 12 tips to help you through your next transition or transformation with grace and ease.…