Enterprise is Not Free. It’s Permissioned. Conditioned. Tolerated. Welcome to the sovereign world. Most leaders still operate under the illusion of “free enterprise.” But the age of open markets and unchecked initiative is over. Governments shape demand. Policy directs capital. Legitimacy trumps innovation. Coherence Under Fire—the ability to align purpose, posture, and performance under pressure. If you’re a leader navigating volatility, political constraint, or institutional drift—read this.
