How do high-performing teams stay steady when the pressure hits? They don’t rely on adrenaline, heroics, or last-minute bursts of clarity. They rely on habits — the ones they’ve practiced in the small, everyday moments long before anything was on the line.

In this episode, Mary Ann breaks down why teams don’t rise to the moment — they fall to the level of their training.

This Compass Check unpacks:

• How shared habits become a team’s true operating system
• Why best practices aren’t magic — they only work when teams practice them
• How small, routine behaviors shape culture more than any high-stakes moment

If your team is navigating change, scaling quickly, or trying to sustain excellence, this episode offers a grounded reminder: the way you work on an ordinary Tuesday is the way you’ll show up when everything is on the line.