In this Manologue, I dig into a truth too many people would rather ignore: silence is the fuel that keeps tyranny burning. Authoritarianism isn’t just about silencing dissenters—it thrives on the privileged keeping their mouths shut. From my own experience in a high-control religious environment to the broader patterns of history, I break down why silence is complicity and why moral clarity matters now more than ever.

I call on business leaders—those with influence, resources, and platforms—to speak up. It doesn’t always have to be loud and brash; sometimes, a simple, firm "no" is enough to shake the foundations of power. I also re-introduce the New Resistance Roundtables, a space for business leaders committed to resisting authoritarianism.

The next New Resistance Roundtable is on March 11. Register here.