The AFL was too much in the background. They weren't reaching out. You have to be proactive instead of reactive.

Instead of being proactive, we were reactive. I'm not sure if we came into this game obviously having [too much] respect for the Red Wings. Certainly, standing and watching didn't help.

Don't be carried away by the current of the situation. Focus on the essentials, take action on the best alternative are the ways of shifting from reactive to proactive mindset.

In seeking approval of this project, we are trying to be proactive rather than reactive.

You have to think a little smarter, be proactive, not reactive.

We can't be reactive in this situation; we have to be proactive. Once these areas are polluted -- once they're gone -- they're never coming back. That's why this is so important now.