[Verse 1] There's someone in your skip-level meeting room Polished presentation, rehearsed and smooth They've crafted every story with surgical care Inflating their wins while colleagues beware High social intelligence, technical clout Political ambition, they know what it's about [Chorus] Skip-level exploitation, watch the game unfold Curated self-promotion, stories retold Denigrate with concern, subtle and sly Technical accuracy wrapped in a lie Performance opportunity, narrative spin While genuine teammates slowly cave in [Verse 2] "I've been worried about how Alex handles stress" Furrowed brow delivery, feigning distress "I've picked up the architecture, team's stretched thin" Stripped of context where Alex's work begins Not backstabbing obvious, too sophisticated Thoughtful concern, carefully articulated [Chorus] Skip-level exploitation, watch the game unfold Curated self-promotion, stories retold Denigrate with concern, subtle and sly Technical accuracy wrapped in a lie Performance opportunity, narrative spin While genuine teammates slowly cave in [Bridge] Senior leaders fooled by polish and confidence Damage accumulates, consequence by consequence Exploiter gains visibility, favorable treatment Strong workers demoralized, heading for displacement The pattern's recognizable if you know what to see Political ambition masked as honesty [Verse 3] Collaborative context vanished from the tale Individual glory where teamwork should prevail Welfare checks that plant seeds of doubt Strategic undermining, what it's all about Organizational poison delivered with a smile Destroying trust and morale, mile by mile [Final Chorus] Skip-level exploitation, recognize the signs Self-promotion tactics hidden behind the lines Denigration wrapped in seemingly good intent Technical truth twisted, context circumvent Performance masquerading as authentic care While real contributors vanish into thin air [Outro] When skip-levels become a theater stage Beware the actors who steal the page Protect your team from political games Remember teamwork, not individual claims
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