And Other Silent Ways Teams Sabotage Themselves There’s a phrase that shows up in small and large teams all the time. It doesn’t sound defensive or confrontational. In fact, it’s often said with a kind of passive certainty, as if it’s meant to end the conversation rather than invite one: “We’ve always done it this way.” It’s not the words that cause the damage. It’s what they replace: reflection, curiosity, progress. Because let’s be honest. Most of the time, the reason somet