Strategic Talent Partners

We're thrilled to announce the merger of CorTalent and KeyStone Executive Search! Joining forces as Strategic Talent Partners, we bring together more than 250 combined years of experience in Executive Search & Leadership Solutions for privately held and employee-owned companies across the country. As the same team you’ve trusted for years, we now have even deeper expertise in: Executive Retained Search: ? CEO Transition and Board Searches ? Chief Officer Searches ? Top Functional Leadership Searches Leadership Solutions: ? Leadership Assessments ? Leadership and Team Workshops & Programs ? Talent Strategies and Succession Planning Our team is led by Co-Owners Mary Nutting (formerly Owner & CEO of CorTalent) and Mike Frommelt (formerly Owner & CEO of KeyStone Executive Search) with a long tenure in positive client outcomes, collaborative partnerships, and a shared belief that your success results from hiring and retaining the right leadership talent.? Explore the future of Executive Search & Leadership Solutions at our new website! https://lnkd.in/gEn6XeMd #Merger #strategictalentpartners #executivesearch #leadershipsolutions #news #exciting #newwebsite

Happy Thanksgiving from the STP Team to You! Every year, we’re especially thankful for our incredible team, our wonderful clients, and the privilege of helping companies achieve their growth goals through exceptional leadership talent.

If you are serious about growing your business, a flat leadership approach simply won’t cut it. This is because flat leadership models lack the mindset, skillset, and systems to drive growth-based initiatives. Instead, you must strive towards?Growth Leadership?- a model that embraces elements such as change, problem-solving, and continuous improvement as essential pillars for success. ? In our latest webinar, our Co-Owners Mary Nutting and Mike Frommelt joined our Principal and Leadership Solutions Practice Lead Rick Rittmaster to discuss how you can equip your business for success through this concept of?Growth Leadership. In the clip below, Rick highlights why having growth-based leaders is essential to a company’s long-term success.

In just over two weeks, our Co-Founder Mary Nutting will be taking the stage as a featured panelist at the Women’s Business Summit in Minneapolis, where she will be sharing her expert insights on Executive Leadership and strategies for creating sustainable growth within your business. ? This event, hosted by Prosperwell Financial, provides an excellent opportunity for attendees to connect with accomplished women business owners, gain valuable insights, and discuss the opportunities and challenges that shape today’s business landscape. Join us to engage in meaningful conversations, expand your network, and leave inspired to make an impact in your own career. ? If you are interested in attending, click the link below to learn more information and RSVP today. ? https://lnkd.in/gbPuSrFR

We had an excellent time partnering with Pivotal Advisors, LLC, The Resultants?, and SUCCESS Computer Consulting to host the 6th annual Twin Cities Business Growth Conference last week, where we had the opportunity to interact with a dynamic group of local Business Owners and Executive Leaders. The expert panel of Darin Lynch, Jennifer Zick, and Nick Hansen discussed Risk and Reward to Maximize the Value of your Business and provided real life stories and examples of decisions they had to make to push their companies forward. ? Our Co-Founder Mary Nutting had the honor of MC'ing the event, and our Principal and Solutions Practice Lead Rick Rittmaster teamed up with Chad Haldeman to present on increasing the value of your business through your people. ? Thanks to all who were involved! We love to be a part of this event every year as we continue to find ways to help our local business community grow.

Earlier this month, we were honored to lead an empowering workshop at the 2024 FEM Summit in Phoenix, AZ, where over 100 current female Second In Command and Integrators gathered to deepen their journey as leaders. Our Co-Founder Mike Frommelt and President Tony Bednar facilitated this session, guiding participants through The Integrator Continuum?, which is a tool that STP developed back in 2020. Through self-assessment exercises, interactive discussions, and goal-setting activities, participants explored their unique strengths, pinpointed areas for growth, and crafted personalized roadmaps for advancing their careers as impactful integrators/2iC's. It was inspiring to see such engagement and drive among these leaders as they work to create lasting change within their organization. Another big thank you to Kristie Clayton and the entire Female Executive MastHERmind (FEM) community for hosting us at this incredible event. We’re thrilled to be a part of a network that uplifts and empowers female Second-in-Command leaders. To learn more about FEM, use the link below to visit their website: https://www.herverse.com/

What is Growth Leadership? Many businesses fall victim to flat leadership, which can hinder their ability to create and sustain company growth. In our latest blog, our Leadership Solutions Practice Lead Rick Rittmaster describes what leadership looks like in growing companies, defines Flat Leadership and Growth Leadership, and gives practical examples and real life stories of how Growth Leadership can help companies continue to thrive through change. Click the link below to access the 7 minute read! https://lnkd.in/gtSXUm6Q

We are excited to share that we have added a webinars and podcasts page to our website that provides insights on a variety of business topics related to leadership and talent. Our number one core value is "Help first" and we will continue to populate this page with helpful resources. In addition to these webinars and podcasts, we have several different blogs and eBooks available that can be accessed under the "Insights" tab on our website. We would like to extend a huge thank you to One Wheel Marketing for their partnership and expertise in bringing this page to life! Click the link below to start exploring these new resources: https://lnkd.in/gfNGdt6q

Next week our team will head to Las Vegas for The ESOP Association's Employee Owned conference. Our Co-Founder Mike Frommelt and our Principal and Recruiting Practice Lead Bill Frommelt will both have individual sessions speaking about different topics around leadership talent in ESOPs. To compliment our involvement in this event, we are featuring our Hiring Leaders for an ESOP eBook. Click the link below to access the resource on our website. https://lnkd.in/gDvJ-8u6

While we're celebrating this spooky season, we're also excited about the businesses and talent we're helping to connect. We believe in the power of collaboration, innovation, and finding the perfect fit for both individuals and organizations. No tricks, all treat. Wishing everyone a happy Halloween!