# Episode 35: “Reset, Don’t Quit: Leadership When the Plan Falls Apart” with Sierra Collins

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Podcast: [Branching Out With Sierra](https://stenobird.com/podcast/branching-out-with-sierra-7047803)
Published: 2026-02-06T17:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 1308

## Resource

What happens when the year doesn’t start the way you planned? In this solo episode of Branching Out with Sierra, Sierra Collins tackles a moment most leaders experience but rarely talk about, when your goals, routines, or momentum fall apart early, and the pressure to “get it right” starts working against you. Rather than quitting or waiting for ideal conditions, this episode reframes leadership as the ability to reset with clarity, responsibility, and grace. Sierra explores the difference between quitting and resetting, why perfectionism quietly undermines progress, and how leaders can regain momentum without rewriting the entire plan. This conversation is a reminder that leadership isn’t about flawless execution. It’s about how you respond when things don’t go as expected. If your goals aren’t going as planned this year, this episode will help you reset, refocus, and move forward.

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