In this episode of Right Fit Leader, host Alec Broadfoot sits down with Shannon Waller, longtime Strategic Coach team leader, speaker, author, and creator of the Team Success program. Together, they unpack one of the toughest but most transformative leadership topics: knowing when—and how—to let go of a wrong-fit team member.

From her book Multiplication by Subtraction, Shannon shares how entrepreneurs can free up energy, productivity, and culture by releasing people who no longer align with the company’s values or direction. Alec adds real-world examples from VisionSpark clients and offers practical tips for assessing team fit using his FAST and TIP frameworks.

You’ll learn:

• Why subtraction often leads to multiplication in team performance

• The early signs of a wrong-fit team member

• How to gracefully and generously let people go

• The real cost of keeping misaligned employees

• How to evaluate leaders using Shannon’s Right Fit Scorecard and Alec’s FAST Assessment (take the FAST Assessment here: https://visionsparksearch.com/fast-assessment-form/)

• Why core values, trust, and growth mindset are non-negotiables for great leadership

This conversation is full of empathy, strategy, and courage, perfect for entrepreneurs building strong, aligned teams.