We had a policy of "no looking back". Once a decision was made, all members of our team were expected to stop talking about obstacles and instead focus intensely on solutions." Don't tell us all the reasons this might not work. Tell us all the ways it could work.

John Wood
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This quote is from an article written by Michael S. Malone, who was then chief executive officer of the Boston Red Sox. The article was published in the Harvard Business Review and it explains how such a philosophy can help teams reach high levels of success. It encourages each team member to ask questions and not just accept the answers. They should be open to new ideas and change and never give up on their goals.

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