[Verse 1] Sarah was the smartest coder on the team Writing algorithms, living the dream But when promotion came, they handed her the keys "Now you manage people," brought her to her knees No more late night coding sessions all alone Now she's got to guide others, help them grow [Chorus] Five to eight is the magic range Too many people and you'll go insane Skip-level meetings once a month Keep connections strong, that's the front From code to people, it's a different game Leadership's calling out your name [Verse 2] She learned that span of control has limits true More than eight reports and quality's through Less than five and you're not scaling right Finding that sweet spot takes insight Skip your directs, meet their teams below Understand the pulse, help culture grow [Chorus] Five to eight is the magic range Too many people and you'll go insane Skip-level meetings once a month Keep connections strong, that's the front From code to people, it's a different game Leadership's calling out your name [Bridge] Delegation's hard when you know you're fast But teaching others makes impact last One-on-ones become your weekly bread Listen more than talk, stay ahead Career paths and feedback, that's your code Help your team succeed on their road [Verse 3] The transition's tough, she had to learn to trust Let go of control, though the urge was robust Technical skills got her in the door But people skills are what she's working for Coaching and mentoring, setting the pace Creating the culture, leading with grace [Final Chorus] Five to eight is the magic range Too many people and you'll go insane Skip-level meetings build the trust Regular feedback is a must From code to people, embrace the change Leadership's written in your name [Outro] Engineering manager, that's who you are Growing people shines brighter than any star
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