There's only one thing worse than saying "I am not allowed to" and that is admitting that "I am allowed to". The amount of freedom that we all now have to deliver our tasks, keep our own schedules, and do whatever it takes to deliver for clients is truly unbelievable. When you utter something like "I am not allowed to" what you are actually saying is "I want great results but I cannot take the initiative". But with initiative comes authority and responsibility for delivery. Once you acknowledge all of this, of course you have to do something about it.