[Verse 1] Sarah talks but never pauses, planning comebacks in her head While her team shares their concerns, she's rehearsing what she'll said Missing signals, missing meaning, assumptions fill the void True connection can't take root when listening gets destroyed [Chorus] Listen first, then clarify Ask the questions, amplify Speak with purpose, crystal clear Follow up to make sure they hear Communication hierarchy L-C-S-F, the master key Listen, Clarify, Speak, Follow through Leadership flows when the message gets through [Verse 2] Marcus thinks he hears the problem, jumps to solve before he knows But the real issue lurks beneath what his teammate barely shows Asking "help me understand" opens doors that stayed locked tight Curiosity beats certainty when seeking truth and insight [Chorus] Listen first, then clarify Ask the questions, amplify Speak with purpose, crystal clear Follow up to make sure they hear Communication hierarchy L-C-S-F, the master key Listen, Clarify, Speak, Follow through Leadership flows when the message gets through [Bridge] Your mouth can wait, your ears can't pause Silence creates space for deeper cause Conviction without kindness falls apart Respect builds bridges, transforms every heart [Verse 3] When you finally speak your piece, make each word worth the wait Clarity cuts through confusion, conviction sets the rate But don't assume your message landed where you meant it to Circle back and check reception, ensure your meaning flew [Chorus] Listen first, then clarify Ask the questions, amplify Speak with purpose, crystal clear Follow up to make sure they hear Communication hierarchy L-C-S-F, the master key Listen, Clarify, Speak, Follow through Leadership flows when the message gets through [Outro] The strongest leaders know the secret, communication's art It starts with ears wide open and a genuinely curious heart
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