High Octane Leadership · 2025-12-18 · 43 min
Building a scalable business without burning yourself out may seem like a dream. But the latest episode of High Octane Leadership with Donald Thompson proves that it doesn’t have to be. Tune in as Donald sits down with James Forrest, a renowned attorney and entrepreneur, to explore why listening to your clients matters more than talking and how building genuine relationships accelerates business growth like nothing else. What You'll Learn: The “Hungry, Humble, Smart” framework for building teams that deliver results How to grow sustainably in the AI era by balancing consistent business development, smart deal making and ethical leadership The hidden cost of chasing affirmation and how to lead a business that doesn’t come at the expense of well being About the Guest(s) James Forrest is an entrepreneurial leader and accomplished attorney at Michael Best & Friedrich LLP, where he brings over two decades of legal expertise combined with innovative business strategy.
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