[Verse 1] Sarah's fresh out of school with her degree in hand Numbers swimming in her head, needs a guiding hand You see the potential shining in her eyes so bright But she's drowning in the details, working late each night [Pre-Chorus] Every expert was a beginner once before Every leader learned by walking through that door [Chorus] Guide and grow, watch them go SMART goals help them know which way to flow Listen first, then rehearse Feedback sandwich makes the medicine less terse Coach with care, always share Stretch assignments help them climb each stair Mentor well, they'll excel [Verse 2] Johnny's struggling with consolidations again Making errors in eliminations, losing confidence when The deadline pressure builds and stress begins to show That's when coaching moments help the junior staff to grow [Pre-Chorus] Ask them questions, let them find their own way through Paint the vision of what they're working toward too [Chorus] Guide and grow, watch them go SMART goals help them know which way to flow Listen first, then rehearse Feedback sandwich makes the medicine less terse Coach with care, always share Stretch assignments help them climb each stair Mentor well, they'll excel [Bridge] Specific goals that they can measure Achievable but still a treasure Relevant to their career path Time-bound so they do the math Regular check-ins keep them on track Celebrate wins, have their back Model the behavior you want to see Professional growth is the key [Verse 3] Maria's ready for the next level now Technical skills are solid, show her leadership how Assign her to a project where she'll have to lead Plant the seeds of confidence, that's what she'll need [Final Chorus] Guide and grow, watch them go SMART goals help them know which way to flow Listen first, then rehearse Feedback sandwich makes the medicine less terse Coach with care, always share Stretch assignments help them climb each stair Mentor well, they'll excel Future leaders you'll develop [Outro] From junior staff to senior roles they'll climb With your guidance, they'll shine every time
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