[Verse 1] When you're leading a project team Start with servant leadership's dream Put your people first, clear the way Help them grow stronger every day From forming to storming they'll go Through norming to performing flow Then adjourning when work is done Team development's never-ending run [Chorus] Lead with heart, lead with mind Forming storming norming performing you'll find Direct and coach, support delegate Emotional intelligence makes leaders great Seven powers in your hand Legitimate reward expert command Referent coercive information too Team leadership starts with you [Verse 2] Situational leadership's the key Match your style to what they need New team members need direction clear Coaching helps when struggles appear Supporting works when skills are there Delegating shows you really care Transformational lifts them high Transactional keeps goals in sight [Chorus] Lead with heart, lead with mind Forming storming norming performing you'll find Direct and coach, support delegate Emotional intelligence makes leaders great Seven powers in your hand Legitimate reward expert command Referent coercive information too Team leadership starts with you [Bridge] Self-awareness starts the dance Self-regulation gives you chance Motivation drives you forward Empathy helps when times get awkward Social skills connect the dots Laissez-faire works sometimes but not a lot Collaborative environment's the goal Team success feeds every soul [Verse 3] Know yourself before you lead Understand what others need From expert power earned through skill To referent power built on will Legitimate comes from your role Reward and coercive take their toll Information power shared with care Creates the trust that's always there [Outro] Team development never ends Leading means you serve your friends From forming through performing strong Great team leadership lasts lifelong
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