Sarah Preble

Buying recruiting tools in 2026? Here’s one mistake I see made over and over by TA teams in their RFPs/evaluations.

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Your business is growing - but is your leadership structure growing with it? At Strategic Talent Partners, we believe the most powerful lever for growth isn’t just strategy - it’s leadership. And as your business evolves, your leadership model must evolve with it. That’s why we’ve developed the Growth Leadership Model™: a four-stage framework rooted in 25 years of experience helping privately held companies, ESOPs, and companies running on EOS® navigate growth with clarity and confidence. Each stage - Foundational, Emerging, Scaling, and Enterprise - represents a critical shift in how leadership must operate to support sustainable growth. In our new blog series, STP Co-Founder Mary Nutting draws on decades of executive search and leadership development experience to walk through each stage of the model, starting with where many great growth stories begin: the Foundational Stage. If your company is small, fast-moving, and founder-led, this blog is for you. Learn what leadership looks like in the early stage - and what needs to evolve to support what’s next. 🔗 Read the full post here: https://lnkd.in/gumFtZz2 This is just the beginning - follow along in the weeks ahead as we explore each phase of the model and share expert insight on aligning your leadership structure with your company’s next phase of growth.

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Company culture transforms organizations. Elevate your business with our free guide that provides actionable insights into shaping a healthy, thriving work environment. Learn how aligning leadership, brand reputation, and operational excellence fosters sustainable growth and builds lasting integrity in your organization. Find practical steps and best practices to ensure your company culture remains a strategic asset. Download here: https://bit.ly/48YvO2o

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Mission-driven leaders are drawn to authentic organizations that clearly define a shared vision and values. A compelling employer brand signals purpose and alignment at the highest levels, helping to attract top talent. This article from Hunt Scanlon Media offers insights into how organizations can enhance their executive recruiting strategies before a vacancy arises by fostering a strong culture and promoting it publicly. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gW42M25r #EmployerBranding #ExecutiveSearch #MissionDrivenLeadership #TalentAttraction #OrganizationalCulture

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Behavioral Interviewing: Master the STAR Method 80% of hiring managers use behavioral questions to gauge a candidate’s fit. Get ready to share your STAR stories! The STAR method helps employers assess how you handle real-life situations: Situation: Set the scene. Task: Explain the challenge. Action: Describe what you did. Result: Share the outcome, ideally with measurable results. Using STAR, you can showcase your problem-solving and past achievements. Have you used this method before? #BehavioralInterview #STARMethod #InterviewTips #JobSearch #Recruiting

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Your U.S. Readiness Checklist Ready to expand your business into the U.S. market? Expanding your business to the U.S. can have many benefits, including increasing your brand's credibility while also giving you access to some of the most lucrative business partnerships. However, before you hire or scale, it’s essential to assess your readiness, as expanding into a new market can pose many challenges! My U.S. readiness checklist includes 7 critical questions to help you make this crucial decision... If you can confidently answer these, you’re on the right path! #Leadership #BusinessExpansion #StrategicGrowth #AIMSInternationalUS

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Planning an effective recruiting strategy involves more than just personal conversations. It is essential to track specific metrics to enhance your future hiring process. Consider the following metrics to be proactive and effective in your recruiting efforts: - Time to hire - Quality of hire - Candidate source effectiveness - Offer acceptance rate - Diversity hiring metrics By focusing on these key areas, you can optimize your approach and achieve better responses from potential candidates. For more insights, check out this article: https://lnkd.in/gJpb5P-r

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BPO is about outsourcing a specific business process to an external service provider. It doesn’t have to be wide-scale outsourcing, but it’s not as simple as traditional staffing either. When done well, your team gets to focus on core tasks and doesn't get caught up in the periphery. At the same time, your external partner has the benefit of managing a smaller segment of your overall business with precision and focus. Juan is an expert in making this work. Juan points out that we have to think beyond cost reduction. BPO has the potential to promote organizational growth, better operational outcomes, streamline processes, and improve employee experiences. #BPO #Outsourcing #ProcessImprovement

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In today's competitive talent market, the candidate experience is a strategic differentiator to attract and land top executive talent. The way candidates are engaged from start to finish can make or break your ability to recruit exceptional leaders. It’s not simply about filling a role; it’s about creating an experience that builds trust, demonstrates transparency, and reflects your organization's values. When done well, a truly positive candidate experience leaves a lasting impact turning candidates into advocates, even if they aren't selected for the role. In my latest article, I share practical ways that organizations can elevate their executive recruitment process to deliver a best-in-class candidate experience. https://lnkd.in/eEtyR5c9

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