[Verse 1]
Sarah's got her first promotion today
From individual contributor to team lead
Now she needs to learn a different way
To guide and inspire, help others succeed
First-time manager programs show the path
From doing the work to leading the crew
Communication skills and feedback craft
Building trust while seeing projects through
[Chorus]
Leadership grows in stages, step by step
First-time to mid-level, then executive prep
Three-sixty feedback shows us where we stand
Coaching and assessment help us understand
Leadership grows, leadership shows
The way to guide others wherever work goes
[Verse 2]
Mid-level leaders need a broader view
Cross-functional teamwork, strategy and influence
Building bridges between departments too
Managing up and down with confidence
Executive presence starts to take its form
Board readiness and enterprise thinking
External networks help weather any storm
Strategic vision keeps the future linking
[Chorus]
Leadership grows in stages, step by step
First-time to mid-level, then executive prep
Three-sixty feedback shows us where we stand
Coaching and assessment help us understand
Leadership grows, leadership shows
The way to guide others wherever work goes
[Bridge]
Internal coaches mentor from within
External coaches bring fresh perspective
Personality inventories help us begin
To understand our style and be effective
Leadership simulations test our skills
Validation evidence proves the tools work right
Assessment data gives us strategic thrills
Helping leaders shine their brightest light
[Verse 3]
From supervisor to C-suite chair
Development programs build the pipeline strong
Each level needs its own specific care
Tailored learning helps them move along
Board readiness means governance know-how
Enterprise thinking sees the bigger game
External presence builds the reputation now
Leadership development stakes its claim
[Final Chorus]
Leadership grows in stages, step by step
First-time to mid-level, then executive prep
Three-sixty feedback shows us where we stand
Coaching and assessment help us understand
Leadership grows, leadership shows
The way to guide others wherever work goes
[Outro]
From first promotion to the boardroom door
Leadership development opens every door