"議論しているとき、忠誠心とは、私が気に入るかどうかに関わらず、率直な意見を述べることです。この段階での不一致は私を刺激します。しかし、一度決定が下されると、議論は終わります。その時点から、忠誠心とはその決定を自分のもののように実行することを意味します。"
— Colin Powell
Simplified Meaning:
Imagine you are part of a team working on a big project. When your team is discussing how to solve a problem, loyalty means being truthful and sharing your real thoughts, even if you think your boss might not like what you're saying. Honest opinions can lead to healthy debates, which can help find the best solution because different ideas are considered. However, after everyone has talked and a final decision is made, it's important to stop arguing and fully support the chosen plan. From that moment, being loyal means putting your effort into the plan as if it were your idea, to help the team succeed. For instance, if your team decides on a marketing strategy that you initially disagreed with, you should still work hard to make it successful once the decision is set.
