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Articles by Jordan A Greenberg

Jordan Greenberg, President of the Denver-based firm The Pinnacle Source, has been in high-level executive search since 1981. He is available as a trainer and consultant to other search firms on a limited basis and can be reached at (303) 796-9900 or pinnacle@rmi.net
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The Best Action Is Often Another Question

by Jordan A Greenberg November 1st, 2005

Once again, one of the “Golden Rules” in our business regarding the principles of a “Class A search assignment” has proven to be gospel. In my twenty-fifth year of headhunting I have become vigilant about qualifying the searches I will and won’t spend my ultra-valuable, only-thing-I’ve-got-control-of, straight-commission time on. However, every now and then I [...]

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Overcoming Pervasive Reluctance

by Jordan A Greenberg April 1st, 2004

A few years ago, when this business of search and placement was simpler and easier, most of my clients would say “why not” when considering the hire of a strong IT sales pro that I had referred to them. After all, they had an open head count, they were selling products left and right, [...]

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Survivability

by Jordan A Greenberg October 1st, 2003

As I complete my twenty-second year in the business of executive recruitment I pause to give thanks and focus on the future with unbridled enthusiasm and optimism. Why am I so psyched? Because I’m a part of the most meaningful, impactful profession on the planet and am surrounded by such wonderful colleagues.I thank [...]

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