“When we are debating an issue, loyalty means giving me your honest opinion, whether you think I'll like it or not. Disagreement, at this stage, stimulates me. But once a decision has been made, the debate ends. From that point on, loyalty means executing the decision as if it were your own.”
— Colin Powell
Simplified Meaning:
When we talk about a problem, being loyal means telling me what you really think, even if I might not like it. Different opinions help me think better. But after we decide what to do, you should fully support the decision and act like it's your own.
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