[Verse 1] Every company has its own way Of talking strategy day by day Some plan with purpose, some just pretend Some reward bold moves, some play it safe to the end You need to learn your organization's code To walk the strategic road [Chorus] Read the culture, know the signs What gets credit, what defines Strategic thinking in your space Learn the language, find your place Culture matters, context counts Every word and gesture amounts To reading how your leaders see What strategy means to be [Verse 2] Listen close to what they discuss Revenue, talent, or risk they trust Market position or efficiency gains Whatever drives them through your veins That's your target, that's your key To speak strategically [Chorus] Read the culture, know the signs What gets credit, what defines Strategic thinking in your space Learn the language, find your place Culture matters, context counts Every word and gesture amounts To reading how your leaders see What strategy means to be [Bridge] What format do they want to see? Board decks or memos, OKRs free Risk registers or something new Match their style in all you do Who gets praised as strategic here? Watch and learn what they hold dear [Verse 3] Do they read dashboards or long reports? Bullet points or narrative sorts? Annual planning, real or show? These are the things you need to know Calibrate your substance and your style Make your contributions worthwhile [Chorus] Read the culture, know the signs What gets credit, what defines Strategic thinking in your space Learn the language, find your place Culture matters, context counts Every word and gesture amounts To reading how your leaders see What strategy means to be [Outro] Your organization's strategic way Is what you need to learn today Read the culture, play the part That's where strategic thinking starts
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