[Verse 1] When your boss says "not strategic enough" Don't get defensive, don't act tough Take a breath and count to three There's a better way to be Ask for clarity with grace Put yourself in learning space [Chorus] Acknowledge first, then ask for more Specific examples, that's what for What would strategic look like here? Make their vision crystal clear Don't debate, just listen well Let their story start to tell [Verse 2] Start by saying "I appreciate The feedback that you want to share Help me understand your view So I can follow through" Don't explain what you were thinking That will leave your credibility sinking [Chorus] Acknowledge first, then ask for more Specific examples, that's what for What would strategic look like here? Make their vision crystal clear Don't debate, just listen well Let their story start to tell [Bridge] "Can you give me one concrete case Where my approach missed the mark?" "What would you have done instead?" These questions light up what's in their head The word "strategic" means different things To different people, different wings [Chorus] Acknowledge first, then ask for more Specific examples, that's what for What would strategic look like here? Make their vision crystal clear Don't debate, just listen well Let their story start to tell [Outro] This conversation's not the time To prove that you were right in line Just gather data, understand Then show them with your future plans
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