August 27, 2025

Why “Fail Forward” Leaders Build Enduring Companies, with Marissa Frois

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49 minutes

How much does trust matter to your team’s performance? In this episode, Shannon Waller interviews Marissa Frois, CEO of The Entrepreneur’s Source, on how empathy, transparent communication, and a family-first culture create extraordinary results. Discover why leading with trust, openness, and a willingness to “fail forward” is the secret to long-term entrepreneurial growth and innovation.

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Show Notes:

Building true trust in your team is more important than being well-liked as a leader.

True transparency means being open and honest without a hidden agenda.

A team without trust becomes defensive, stagnant, and incapable of innovation.

The most successful leadership transitions blend the wisdom of the past with a readiness to “fail forward” into the future.

Transparent, two-way communication reduces resistance and drives company culture at every level.

Giving people a voice makes them more likely to embrace (and champion) change.

Empathy, positivity, and active inclusion are powerhouse leadership strengths that multiply team engagement.

Family-first values and work flexibility result in high retention, happier teams, and consistently rising results.

Encouraging risk-taking and learning from failure leads to greater innovation and accelerates growth.

True teamwork levels hierarchy, making Unique Ability® contribution more valuable than job titles.

Leadership clarity means setting high standards and addressing issues in conversation, not by multiplying policies.

Investing in your team’s well-being and development mirrors the value you create for clients.

Empathetic leadership is a strategic strength that builds respect and drives performance, not a weakness.

Resources:

The Entrepreneur’s Source

Kolbe A™ Index

Working Genius

CliftonStrengths®

PRINT®

The 4 C’s Formula by Dan Sullivan

The Positive Focus®

Transforming Experiences Into Multipliers

Unique Ability®

Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss

Ego, Authority, Failure by Derek Gaunt

...more

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August 27, 2025

Why “Fail Forward” Leaders Build Enduring Companies, with Marissa Frois

Listen Later

49 minutes

How much does trust matter to your team’s performance? In this episode, Shannon Waller interviews Marissa Frois, CEO of The Entrepreneur’s Source, on how empathy, transparent communication, and a family-first culture create extraordinary results. Discover why leading with trust, openness, and a willingness to “fail forward” is the secret to long-term entrepreneurial growth and innovation.

Download Episode Transcript

Show Notes:

Building true trust in your team is more important than being well-liked as a leader.

True transparency means being open and honest without a hidden agenda.

A team without trust becomes defensive, stagnant, and incapable of innovation.

The most successful leadership transitions blend the wisdom of the past with a readiness to “fail forward” into the future.

Transparent, two-way communication reduces resistance and drives company culture at every level.

Giving people a voice makes them more likely to embrace (and champion) change.

Empathy, positivity, and active inclusion are powerhouse leadership strengths that multiply team engagement.

Family-first values and work flexibility result in high retention, happier teams, and consistently rising results.

Encouraging risk-taking and learning from failure leads to greater innovation and accelerates growth.

True teamwork levels hierarchy, making Unique Ability® contribution more valuable than job titles.

Leadership clarity means setting high standards and addressing issues in conversation, not by multiplying policies.

Investing in your team’s well-being and development mirrors the value you create for clients.

Empathetic leadership is a strategic strength that builds respect and drives performance, not a weakness.

Resources:

The Entrepreneur’s Source

Kolbe A™ Index

Working Genius

CliftonStrengths®

PRINT®

The 4 C’s Formula by Dan Sullivan

The Positive Focus®

Transforming Experiences Into Multipliers

Unique Ability®

Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss

Ego, Authority, Failure by Derek Gaunt

...more

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