Listen "Earned, Not Given: Jim Forrest on Leadership, Grit, and Building Great Companies"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode, Jim Forrest shares his journey from bagging groceries at age six to becoming Chairman of multiple high-performing companies. He reflects on formative lessons from his father, early career missteps, and the customer-first mindset that shaped his leadership style. Jim discusses building great teams, the importance of process and strategic focus, and his role in mentoring rising leaders while helping shape a lasting culture of performance and accountability.Chapters:00:00 Introduction06:14 Customer Focus & Early Lessons12:35 Leadership & Process Thinking18:13 Culture, Boards & Mentorship22:18 Strategy Starts with the Problem30:37 What Makes a Great CompanyListen to our podcasts at:https://www.shorecp.university/podcastsYou'll also find other Microcap Moments episodes, alongside our series Everyday Heroes and Bigger. Stronger. Faster., highlighting the people and stories that make the microcap space unique.Other ways to connect:Blog: https://www.shorecp.university/blogShore Capital University: https://www.shorecp.university/Shore Capital Partners: https://www.shorecp.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shore-universityThis podcast is the property of Shore Capital Partners LLC. None of the content herein is investment advice, an offer of investment advisory services, or a recommendation or offer relating to any security. See the “Terms of Use” page on the Shore Capital website for other important information.
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