Tyrant & Elizabeth
Tyrant Tyrant
Elizabeth Elizabeth
Tyrant Tyrant
Elizabeth, I've been thinking about how the fall of the Roman Empire mirrors modern corporate collapse. Have you studied that period?
Elizabeth Elizabeth
I have read the primary accounts of the Roman decline, the *Historiae* and the *Commentarii*. The pattern of internal decay, external pressure, and loss of cohesion does echo what we see in companies that outgrow their markets. The details, though, are what matter—each empire, each corporation has its own unique set of factors. What specifically about the Roman fall are you comparing?
Tyrant Tyrant
It’s the leaders who lose sight of their vision, the armies that become paychecks, the economy that turns to inflation. When Rome cut power to the provinces and outsourced loyalty, the whole system collapsed. Companies face the same—outsourcing core skills, splitting control, chasing short‑term gains. How do you keep the core mission alive when the market pushes you to diversify?