Welcome to The Pinnacle Take, the podcast powered by the Pinnacle Society — an exclusive network of the top 1% of recruiters across North America. Each episode dives deep into the minds of elite search professionals who consistently achieve industry-leading results. From proven business development strategies to candidate mastery, leadership insights, and navigating market shifts, you’ll hear what it truly takes to reach the highest levels of success in recruiting.
Whether you’re a recruiter looking to break through plateaus, a staffing leader aiming to scale, or simply curious about how the best of the best operate, this show gives you a front-row seat to the strategies, tools, and mindset of world-class recruiters.
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Welcome to The Pinnacle Take, the podcast powered by the Pinnacle Society — an exclusive network of the top 1% of recruiters across North America. Each episode dives deep into the minds of elite search professionals who consistently achieve industry-leading results. From proven business development strategies to candidate mastery, leadership insights, and navigating market shifts, you’ll hear what it truly takes to reach the highest levels of success in recruiting.
Whether you’re a recruiter looking to break through plateaus, a staffing leader aiming to scale, or simply curious about how the best of the best operate, this show gives you a front-row seat to the strategies, tools, and mindset of world-class recruiters.
45 Years at the Top: Michael Goldman on the Secrets Every Successful Recruiter Needs to Know
The Pinnacle Take
55 minutes
3 months ago
45 Years at the Top: Michael Goldman on the Secrets Every Successful Recruiter Needs to Know
Curious what it takes to rise to the top and stay there for decades in the world of recruiting? In this must-listen episode of The Pinnacle Take Podcast, host Benjamin Mena welcomes Michael Goldman, one of the founding members of the Pinnacle Society and a legend in recruiting with over 45 years’ experience. Michael shares how a surprise encounter in a New Jersey bar launched a career that's seen massive industry evolution—from manual files and rotary phones to the AI age—without ever losing sight of the core skills that matter.
Recruiters at every level will gain a rare perspective on:
Foundational Confidence: Michael reveals why true recruiter confidence comes from knowing and articulating your value—not your billings.
Adapting to Change: Learn how technology, communication, and the recruiting landscape have transformed, and why relationship-building still trumps all.
Overcoming Fear and Building Resilience: Uncover practical advice on conquering the common fears that hold recruiters back and hear actionable strategies from someone who's weathered every economic storm.
Legacy, Ethics, and the Pinnacle Society: Dive into the evolution of the industry’s premier network and how giving back sets elite recruiters apart.
Listen now to discover actionable tips on influence, consultative recruiting, and more.
Michael Golman on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelgoldman1/
Pinnacle Society: https://pinnaclesociety.org/
The Pinnacle Take
Welcome to The Pinnacle Take, the podcast powered by the Pinnacle Society — an exclusive network of the top 1% of recruiters across North America. Each episode dives deep into the minds of elite search professionals who consistently achieve industry-leading results. From proven business development strategies to candidate mastery, leadership insights, and navigating market shifts, you’ll hear what it truly takes to reach the highest levels of success in recruiting.
Whether you’re a recruiter looking to break through plateaus, a staffing leader aiming to scale, or simply curious about how the best of the best operate, this show gives you a front-row seat to the strategies, tools, and mindset of world-class recruiters.
