2 Building Influence

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Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Sarah knew her numbers, every metric by heart
When she spoke of quarterly projections, they'd lean in from the start
Your expertise becomes your currency, your knowledge is your gold
Master every detail, let your competence unfold

[Chorus]
C-R-R-C, the foundation you need
Competence, Relationships, Reciprocity
Consistency in every deed
Build your influence, plant the seed

[Verse 2]
Marcus grabbed coffee with his colleagues every Tuesday afternoon
Not because he needed favors, but he sensed that moment's tune
When the crisis hit in autumn, they remembered who he was
Trust grows in quiet moments, not when pressure makes you buzz

[Chorus]
C-R-R-C, the foundation you need
Competence, Relationships, Reciprocity
Consistency in every deed
Build your influence, plant the seed

[Verse 3]
Elena shared her contacts, gave away her best ideas
Mentored junior staff members, celebrated their careers
What you scatter comes back tenfold, generosity pays
Those you lift will lift you higher in unexpected ways

[Chorus]
C-R-R-C, the foundation you need
Competence, Relationships, Reciprocity
Consistency in every deed
Build your influence, plant the seed

[Bridge]
Same values in the boardroom as the break room conversation
Your character's your trademark, builds your reputation
People watch when they think you're not looking around
Authenticity echoes, it's a powerful sound

[Final Chorus]
C-R-R-C, the influence key
Competence earns respect, Relationships run deep
Reciprocity plants hope, Consistency you keep
Build your influence, make it steep

[Outro]
Know your domain, invest before you need
Give generously, stay true indeed

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