The new approach to solving your people issues to accelerate growthBy Steve Van Remortel

The Talent Plan is the most important plan in your organizationBy Steve Van Remortel

The hidden costs of talent and 3 ways to reduce themBy Steve Van Remortel

How leaders can use software to grow their businessBy Steve Van Remortel

Show downloads: – Download all Talent Planning Templates – Learn more about Talent Planning and using software for Talent PlanningBy Steve Van Remortel

WATCH ▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube EPISODE DESCRIPTION The companies winning the battle for talent are Talent Planning. But Talent Planning at the leadership level is only the tip of the iceberg. To get the most significant ROI from Talent Planning, you need to develop Talent Plans at each of the three levels. When you develop Talent Plans at a…

WATCH ▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube // EPISODE DESCRIPTION // Accountability and productivity. What if you could improve those two things for your team by following a simple process? Now you can with the 7-Step Talent Planning Process. The Talent Planning Process creates a proactive operating system for small-to-medium-sized businesses, enabling…

// WATCH // ▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube // EPISODE DESCRIPTION // Are constant people issues in the way of achieving your company's goals? If yes, we have a simple solution to help you proactively solve those issues and achieve your full growth potential. The solution? Build Talent Plans across your organization. In this episode, you'll learn:…

// WATCH // ▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube // EPISODE DESCRIPTION // Imagine starting your day by opening one software that contains everything you need to run your business – how great would that be? We believe that will be possible in the near future for small-to-medium-sized businesses—a single login to run your business. How will you prepare …

// WATCH // ▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube // EPISODE DESCRIPTION // John Adams once said that "every problem is an opportunity in disguise." To turn a problem into an opportunity, we must first understand the problem. To understand why people problems are the number one issue facing Small to Medium Sized Businesses (SMBs) today and well into the…

In today's episode, Steve Van Remortel and Rodney Prunty discuss the competitive nature of talent recruitment in the non-profit sector. Prunty emphasizes the challenges faced by non-profits due to limited resources, making it difficult to prioritize talent management. He highlights the importance of recognizing the impact of talent in the non-profi…

In today's episode, Steve Van Remortel and Steve Murley discuss the challenges in talent within the educational industry, noting that there is a decrease in the number of qualified applicants for positions in education. He also highlights the high turnover rate of superintendent positions and the challenges that come with it, such as navigating a s…

In today's episode, Steve Van Remortel and Ethan Van De Hey dive into the art of transitioning leadership roles to the next generation, exploring strategies, challenges, and invaluable insights. Join us as we to discuss the essential skills, mindset shifts, and transformative practices necessary for a seamless handover. Whether you're a current lea…

In today's episode, Steve Van Remortel and Ethan Van De Hey dive into the powerful connection between strategic vision and sales success. He explores practical strategies and actionable insights to help you increase sales by leveraging your visionary thinking. From aligning your sales goals with your overall business vision to developing a clear ro…

In today's episode, Steve Van Remortel and Ethan Van De Hey dive into strategies for managing talent costs, including developing a comprehensive talent management strategy, leveraging data and analytics to make informed decisions, and creating a culture of cost consciousness. Steve shares examples of companies that have successfully implemented the…

In today's episode, Steve Van Remortel and Ethan Van De Hey emphasize that open communication between leaders and employees can bridge the gap in work styles and expectations across generations. We highlight how different generations are motivated by different factors such as work-life balance, career growth, and meaningful work. This episode provi…

In today's episode, Steve Van Remortel and Ethan Van De Hey explore the power of conversation and how science and behavioral assessments can help you break through barriers. We also explore how behavioral assessments can provide insights into our own communication styles and help us identify areas for growth and improvement. This episode offers val…

In today's episode, Steve Van Remortel and Ethan Van De Hey explore the importance of employee retention and the benefits of using technology for one-on-one meetings. They share the benefits of using software technology for one-on-one meetings and emphasize the importance of employee retention for organizations with open positions. They also highli…

In this podcast, I share our journey to figuring out a response to the 3 converging trends that will impact SMBs in the future. Those 3 converging trends are: People issues will remain the #1 issue SMBs face in growing their business The technology disruption in the strategic HR/talent space will accelerate quickly (More companies will be using sof…

In today's podcast, I cover how to create your Execution Cadence, which is Step 7 of the Talent Planning Process. Your Execution Cadence is a consistent set of focused meetings that creates a rhythm to your organization that ensures effective communication, accountability, the execution of your plan, and ultimately, the success of your organization…

In today's podcast, I cover how to complete Department Planning, which is Step 6 of the Talent Planning Process. Department Planning focuses your department's limited time and energy toward working "on" the business to accelerate growth and move your organization towards its vision. Department planning is a prerequisite to experiencing accelerated …

This is Session 3 of our Talent Planning Process. In this Session, you create a Talent Vision and Execution Cadence for your organization.By Steve Van Remortel

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Downloads: Team Development Exercise PDF Master the skill of Talent Planning by subscribing to the Single Scoop (bi-weekly newsletter) Templates to complete Talent Planning ProcessBy Steve Van Remortel

In this episode, I share a high-level overview of the Talent Planning Process for you to use for your 2022 strategy and talent planning process. When you proactively work upstream through Talent Planning, you're going to solve your people issues before they impact your business, which accelerates your company's growth. Show notes: Talent Planning P…

By Steve Van Remortel

Who owns the talent in your organization? Who is the person responsible for making sure you have the right talent in the right seats to execute your strategy and achieve your vision? Is it Human Resources? Operations? Company Leader? Leadership Team? The answer to that question is essential for growing companies. If no one in your organization offi…

As leaders, we are facing the greatest employee shortage in history. At the end of June 2021, there were a record 10+ million positions open. In today’s podcast, I discuss how talent planning can solve any employee shortages you are experiencing in your company.By Steve Van Remortel

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This podcast will help you optimize each team member's performance and your organization's overall performance moving forward (post-pandemic). The three steps to reboarding your team to optimize post-pandemic performance are: Process launch meeting to give an overview of the process and distribute the questionnaire (click here to download questionn…

Three words no one wants to hear: You have cancer. I heard those three words on October 15th, 2020. Since then, I've battled cancer and found out two weeks ago that I'm 100% cancer-free. On today's podcast, I share my battle with cancer and relate it to the fact that many people have faced a significant emotional event through the pandemic that has…

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Today's episode is going to be different. Instead of me interviewing someone, I'll be getting interviewed by Stop The Vanilla's marketing manager, Jordan Ogren. In this episode, he asks me: What was leadership like for me early on? What does leadership look like now for me? What were the inciting events that made me see leadership in a different li…

4 steps to innovation: Listen ➡️ Store ➡️ Explore ➡️ Execute Find out more about Craig: TitletownTech Website Craig's LinkedInBy Steve Van Remortel

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There's an adage that it can be lonely at the top. But I believe that leaders can be lonely at every stage—whether you're the CEO or a manager of two. And this pandemic has only increased that feeling of loneliness. Spending eight to nine hours a day in the same room and at the same desk takes a toll on your mental and social health. So how do you …

2020 has been quite a year... While our team is looking forward to turning the page on this challenging year, we have something special to celebrate first: Stop The Vanilla celebrated its 20th anniversary this year! 🎉 And in honor of 20 years in business, in this week's podcast, I share the top 20 things I've learned over 20 years in business. Full…

Millions of dollars are invested each year into development programs to enhance organizational performance. Some of these programs cover emotional intelligence, public speaking, or soft skills. But I rarely hear organizations investing in one crucial area that can significantly boost team performance: Career and life planning. And in today's podcas…

This week I have Terry Albrecht on the podcast to discuss how high-growth companies win the battle for talent. Terry has built an employer of choice culture at Packer Fastener that boasts a 98% retention rate with around 95% of new hires coming from team member referrals. In today's podcast, we share the next steps to proactively resolve your peopl…

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Do you have someone that can help you think through your career and life decisions? A person who's been there and done that? I know that if I had that resource when I was figuring out my career path I would've had a shorter and less bumpy road. That is why in today’s podcast we are going to cover: Why we are launching Stop The Vanilla in Your Caree…

The Stop the Vanilla in Your Career Process began as a family recipe. I used the process to help each of my four children find a career they will love and are fit for. This week it became a public recipe with the release of the book. And we are already receiving stories of how the book and process are changing lives. In this week's podcast, I speak…

In 2017, I took an idea to my Board of Advisors. The idea was not well received and consider a distraction to our strategy of targeting business leaders. That idea to write my second book, Stop the Vanilla in Your Career and Life. Which helps individuals create a career and life plan to love what they do and live the life they want. At the time, I …

Like me, Matt was a part of the 87.7% of the working population that does not describe themselves as passionate about what they do for a living. But after going through the Stop the Vanilla in Your Career and Life process, that changed. Matt is now part of that coveted 12.3% of the population that describe themselves as passionate about what they d…

No one is self-made. Every successful person has an amazing person or team behind them that helped them achieve the great things they've achieved. And that is what we are going to talk about in this week’s episode: Why having an accountability partner is crucial to achieving the vision for your career and life and the steps to getting one. In this …

How do you want to be remembered? Once it’s all said and done, how do you want your kids, grandkids, coworkers, and others closest to you to remember you when you are gone? In other terms, what is the vision for your career and life? Whether you’ve never spent any time thinking about that question or it’s been a question that’s kept you up at night…

What if you could know exactly what career you’re supposed to be in? I’m talking about your dream career Where you’re doing what you love And excelling at it because it comes naturally to you Sounds like a fairy tale, doesn’t it? In this week’s episode, you’re going to find out how combining the two ingredients you already have will lead you to a l…

Look around you at those who excel and dominate in their careers. How are they able to perform at such a high level? They do three things: They understand their behavioral style They own their behavioral style And they leverage their behavioral style In this week’s episode, you’re going to find out how you can perform at a higher level in your care…