[Verse 1] Walk into the boardroom, listen to the chatter Revenue or talent - what's the topic that matters? Some chase bold visions, others want the proof Your organization's language holds the strategic truth [Chorus] Decode the culture, read between the lines What format fits, what catches leadership's eyes? Who gets the credit for thinking three steps ahead? Strategic culture - learn the code they've never said [Verse 2] Annual planning season - is it theater or real? Slide decks gathering dust or a genuine deal? Watch who gets promoted, notice what they bring Careful calculations or the risky, daring swing [Chorus] Decode the culture, read between the lines What format fits, what catches leadership's eyes? Who gets the credit for thinking three steps ahead? Strategic culture - learn the code they've never said [Bridge] Dashboards or narratives, bullet points or deep reports Executive attention spans to different formats resort Risk registers, OKRs, strategy memos too Match your contribution style to what they're used to [Verse 3] Calibrate your substance to the context where you stand Translate compliance work to what executives understand Market position, efficiency, whatever drives their talk That's your target language - learn to walk their walk [Chorus] Decode the culture, read between the lines What format fits, what catches leadership's eyes? Who gets the credit for thinking three steps ahead? Strategic culture - learn the code they've never said [Outro] Every workplace rhythm beats to its own drum Strategic contributions - know where yours come from
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