<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:psc="http://podlove.org/simple-chapters" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[The C-Suite Exchange With James Forrest]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><b>The C-Suite Exchange </b>is a podcast for senior executives navigating risk, regulation, and rapid change in today’s business environment. Hosted by James Forrest, a trusted legal advisor to leaders and organizations across the country, the show features candid conversations with C‑suite executives and leaders at the center of decision‑making. Each episode explores real‑world challenges and emerging business trends shaping the boardroom—from governance, compliance, growth strategy, crisis management, and organizational development. Together, we unpack how smart leaders anticipate issues before they escalate and align strategy and personnel with organizational vision. If you’re responsible for making high‑stakes decisions and leading with clarity in an increasingly complex business landscape, <b>The C-Suite Exchange </b>is designed to help you lead decisively, strategically, and with confidence.</p>]]></description><link>https://www.michaelbest.com/people/james-forrest/</link><generator>Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:29:11 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://api.riverside.fm/hosting/Xs5mPAQR.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><author><![CDATA[James Forrest]]></author><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 22:03:53 GMT</pubDate><copyright><![CDATA[2026 James Forrest]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><ttl>60</ttl><category><![CDATA[Business]]></category><category><![CDATA[Management]]></category><itunes:author>James Forrest</itunes:author><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;The C-Suite Exchange &lt;/b&gt;is a podcast for senior executives navigating risk, regulation, and rapid change in today’s business environment. 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If you’re responsible for making high‑stakes decisions and leading with clarity in an increasingly complex business landscape, &lt;b&gt;The C-Suite Exchange &lt;/b&gt;is designed to help you lead decisively, strategically, and with confidence.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:owner><itunes:name>James Forrest</itunes:name><itunes:email>h8bttgjtj5@privaterelay.appleid.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:category text="Business"><itunes:category text="Management"/></itunes:category><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.rs-prod.riverside.fm/media/podcasts/36255365-c867-4a26-ab1a-7c57851075ff/logos/6dd2c978-25e6-4ca8-9e83-fcf8eab182a7.png"/><item><title><![CDATA[The C-Suite Exchange - Andy Jones (Season 1, Episode 1)]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>I talk with my long time partner and good friend Andy Jones about what drives us as legal professionals and how innovation is shaping client service. From early mentors to embracing AI and delivering value, this conversation dives into what makes our work meaningful and future-ready! What a ride over the last 10 years! Andy is a Co-Managing Partner of North Carolina for Amlaw 200 firm Michael Best and is also the firm's National Strategic Growth Partner.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">ac67560d-b5ed-48a4-bb8d-5d20b41a06f7</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[James Forrest]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 22:11:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.fm/hosting-analytics/media/04480b5c3dd5c1ceb568b2e83a8002b3740d1b51ddd7e2030d28a6b6630a67ba/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJhYzY3NTYwZC1iNWVkLTQ4YTQtYmI4ZC01ZDIwYjQxYTA2ZjciLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIzNjI1NTM2NS1jODY3LTRhMjYtYWIxYS03YzU3ODUxMDc1ZmYiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmRiN2I3NmZjZTUzNzA3Njg4ODkzN2UiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjljZWVhYTQzMTliMjlmM2U4MTU1YjI0L2xlZ2FsLXRyZW5kcy0tdGhlLWNzdWl0ZS1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTQtM19fMC0xNi00Lm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="38585094" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.rs-prod.riverside.fm/media/podcasts/36255365-c867-4a26-ab1a-7c57851075ff/episodes/ac67560d-b5ed-48a4-bb8d-5d20b41a06f7/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;I talk with my long time partner and good friend Andy Jones about what drives us as legal professionals and how innovation is shaping client service. From early mentors to embracing AI and delivering value, this conversation dives into what makes our work meaningful and future-ready! What a ride over the last 10 years! Andy is a Co-Managing Partner of North Carolina for Amlaw 200 firm Michael Best and is also the firm&apos;s National Strategic Growth Partner.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:26:48</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.rs-prod.riverside.fm/media/podcasts/36255365-c867-4a26-ab1a-7c57851075ff/logos/6dd2c978-25e6-4ca8-9e83-fcf8eab182a7.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><itunes:title>The C-Suite Exchange - Andy Jones (Season 1, Episode 1)</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>