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When Plans Go Sideways: Lessons in Pivoting and Teamwork

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We’ve all had days when everything seems perfectly planned… and then life throws a curveball.

Yesterday was one of those days for me. I had a class prepped and ready but lost internet — so we had to pivot.

Here’s the silver lining: through teamwork, we didn’t just survive the setback - we thrived. Another instructor from the EAM Sandler team stepped in, and the class went on seamlessly.

This moment reinforced two critical truths that Sandler teaches:

1. Behaviors drive results.
Preparation, discipline, and a proactive mindset matter more than luck. Even when plans derail, sticking to the behaviors that drive success—flexibility, problem-solving, and focus...keeps momentum alive.

2. Teamwork multiplies impact.
No one succeeds alone. When each team member steps up, supports, and reinforces the process, challenges become opportunities. Collaboration allows us to deliver results we couldn’t achieve on our own.

It’s not just about skills or strategy—it’s about mindset. By committing to the right behaviors, leaning on our teams, and applying proven methods, we turn setbacks into growth, and challenges into wins.

The takeaway: stay disciplined, trust the process, embrace teamwork, and keep your mindset strong. That’s how real success happens.


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