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What does it mean?
True loyalty involves honest disagreement rather than blind agreement.
In plain terms
I value honesty over flattery.
What can you take from it?
Seek people who speak truth to you.

Where it applies

  • leadership
  • friendship
  • negotiation

Putting it to work

  • hire critical thinkers
  • encourage dissent

Questions to consider

  • Do you value comfort over truth?
  • How do you handle disagreement?

Another view

Sometimes agreement is necessary for cohesion.

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