[Verse 1] When compliance says strategic, they mean risk mitigation But the CISO thinks of threats across the nation CEO speaks profits, board speaks governance Same word, different worlds, causing performance hindrance [Chorus] Strategic means different things to different minds CEO, CISO, board - all reading different signs Compliance, management, each one has their view Before you demonstrate, learn what it means to who [Verse 2] Sarah thought her audit plan was strategic gold Till her boss said "Where's the revenue story told?" She mapped controls while he mapped market share Speaking different languages, going nowhere [Chorus] Strategic means different things to different minds CEO, CISO, board - all reading different signs Compliance, management, each one has their view Before you demonstrate, learn what it means to who [Bridge] The compliance pro sees frameworks and controls The security chief sees protecting digital souls The CEO sees competitive advantage gained The board sees reputation maintained [Verse 3] Marcus learned to translate his compliance speak From "regulatory adherence" to "revenue technique" Same project, different frame, suddenly they heard Strategic thinking starts with knowing their keyword [Chorus] Strategic means different things to different minds CEO, CISO, board - all reading different signs Compliance, management, each one has their view Before you demonstrate, learn what it means to who [Outro] One word, many meanings, that's where careers stall Learn their definition first, then you'll stand tall
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