[Verse 1] One-on-ones aren't status meetings, friend They're coaching time that you should defend Weekly rhythm, structured but free Focus on growth, not delivery Ask them what's blocking their way today Listen first, then guide and relay [Chorus] SBI feedback, situation behavior impact clear Radical candor, care and challenge here Trust through safety, delegate with care Three fundamentals every leader should share Coach don't direct, ask before you tell People management done really well [Verse 2] Feedback flows like a river stream Not once a year but part of the team Situation first, then behavior you saw Impact it had, without any flaw Timely delivery, care personally Challenge directly, grow naturally [Chorus] SBI feedback, situation behavior impact clear Radical candor, care and challenge here Trust through safety, delegate with care Three fundamentals every leader should share Coach don't direct, ask before you tell People management done really well [Bridge] When performance drops, don't wait around Continuous feedback, keep it sound PIPs are last resort, not first line Document the journey, give them time Difficult talks need empathy's art Layoffs and changes, speak from the heart [Verse 3] Delegate tasks but not the outcome What to give up, what to keep, some Micromanage kills, abandonment too Find the sweet spot, guide them through Remote or hybrid, async is key Document first for all to see [Chorus] SBI feedback, situation behavior impact clear Radical candor, care and challenge here Trust through safety, delegate with care Three fundamentals every leader should share Coach don't direct, ask before you tell People management done really well [Outro] Build psychological safety's ground Where voices heard make better sound Vulnerability shows you're real Consistency helps the trust to heal From Grove to Marquet, the wisdom's clear Great leaders make great people here
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