[Verse 1]
Sarah's got the skills, she knows the code
But when she makes decisions on her own road
The team starts questioning, trust breaks down
Even though her work is solid and sound
There's more to trust than just getting things right
Three layers deep, hidden from sight
[Chorus]
Competence, process, relational too
Three layers of trust in everything you do
Can you do the work, will you play by the rules
Do you see me as stakeholder, not just a fool
Trust runs deeper than the surface shows
Three layers strong is how connection grows
[Verse 2]
Mark's a brilliant coder, solves every bug
But skips the meetings with a casual shrug
His manager asks for written sign-off each time
Not doubting his judgment, but drawing the line
They need to defend him to the boss up above
Process trust matters when push comes to shove
[Chorus]
Competence, process, relational too
Three layers of trust in everything you do
Can you do the work, will you play by the rules
Do you see me as stakeholder, not just a fool
Trust runs deeper than the surface shows
Three layers strong is how connection grows
[Bridge]
The sponsor didn't need control of the hire
They needed to know their voice wouldn't expire
When you skip their concerns, they reach for the power
Governance becomes the weapon of the hour
But if you'd shown them they had a voice
They'd have supported your hiring choice
[Verse 3]
Technical leaders optimize for skill alone
But politics plays on a different tone
You can be right and still lose the fight
When process and relational aren't done right
Show competence, follow the agreed way
Make stakeholders feel heard every day
[Chorus]
Competence, process, relational too
Three layers of trust in everything you do
Can you do the work, will you play by the rules
Do you see me as stakeholder, not just a fool
Trust runs deeper than the surface shows
Three layers strong is how connection grows
[Outro]
Three layers deep
Trust you must keep
Competence, process, relation complete