The document discusses leadership and dissent. It defines leadership as influencing a group toward achieving goals and vision. Good leaders challenge the status quo, create visions of the future, and inspire others. Dissent is the expression of disagreement with policies and practices. Dissent is multifaceted and multilayered, enriching leadership by pointing out flaws. While dissent can be lauded when successful, dissenters are often ostracized, threatened, or punished for their views. The document argues that some level of dissent is necessary for flexibility, but too little risks tyranny while too much risks chaos, so the optimum level is hard to determine but protecting all non-violent dissent helps ensure useful dissent.