[Verse 1] Sarah writes reports that save the company millions Complex compliance work, technical and brilliant But when promotion time comes, she's passed right by Her manager says "What exactly do you do?" with a sigh She thinks good work should speak for itself, that's the rule But in corporate halls, visibility is the tool [Chorus] It's not promotion, it's legibility Making your work clear for all to see Not claiming credit, just building the bridge So others can value your knowledge and skill Legible work gets the recognition it deserves It's professional, not political, when clarity serves [Verse 2] Marcus builds risk models, algorithms so fine Prevents disasters with his analytical design But speaks in code to executives who need to know Why his systems matter, how the numbers flow Translation isn't selling out or playing games It's helping others see why your contribution claims [Chorus] It's not promotion, it's legibility Making your work clear for all to see Not claiming credit, just building the bridge So others can value your knowledge and skill Legible work gets the recognition it deserves It's professional, not political, when clarity serves [Bridge] Self-promotion says "Look how great I am" Legibility says "Here's how this work stands" One seeks attention, the other seeks truth Context and clarity provide the proof [Verse 3] Document your process, explain the why behind Connect your work to goals, help others find The value you create, the problems you solve Use business language, help understanding evolve Create advocates by making impact clear Your technical excellence becomes crystal clear [Chorus] It's not promotion, it's legibility Making your work clear for all to see Not claiming credit, just building the bridge So others can value your knowledge and skill Legible work gets the recognition it deserves It's professional, not political, when clarity serves [Outro] Good work needs a voice to tell its story true Legibility ensures that voice is you
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