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In leadership, what does the word dissent mean?

Expressing an opinion different from the official view.

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  1. Refusing to follow any order at all
  2. Quitting the team in protest
  3. Stating a view that differs from the official one ✔

Why: Dissent is speaking up with a different opinion than the official position. Learn to Lead says even military teams need it, because leaders who hear unpopular ideas learn faster.

Huh, didn't know that: Learn to Lead warns that teams sometimes fake agreement, which is called a false consensus.

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Why did the cadet disagree with the compass? It was pointing the wrong way.
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Answer: Stating a view that differs from the official one. Dissent is speaking up with a different opinion than the official position. Learn to Lead says even military teams need it, because leaders who hear unpopular ideas learn faster.

  1. Learn to Lead, Volume 3: Indirect Leadership, chapter 9 (Civil Air Patrol) www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/L2LVolume_3__LOW_FINAL_4_MAY_13CC68236BDFE.pdf
    Dissent is the expression of opinions contrary to the official view
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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