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You’ve “owned” the work we didn’t want,
You’ve smiled through stress and scope that daunt.
You’ve “leaned right in” and “raised the bar,”
And stayed five steps behind the star.
You’re “seen as calm in complex space”
(Though no one ever sees your face).
You “bring the room a thoughtful tone,”
We mean you mostly worked alone.
You “built alignment” (then rebuilt),
You coached the team through budget guilt.
You “led from where you were,” of course,
And took on three new roles by force.
There’s “room to grow” (there always is),
Especially when the org’s a quiz.
You’re “ready now for stretch assignments”
And other vague HR refinements.
Please “work on voice” and “own the floor,”
Be louder, but not too much more.
Don’t challenge norms unless you’re sure
They’ve just been changed the week before.
You’re “valued”—just not paid like it.
You’re “critical”—so don’t incite it.
Don’t push too hard. Don’t ask for rest.
We like our calm, but not your stress.
You made the decks. You led the call.
You stayed on mute and saved us all.
Now rate yourself—but not too high.
We’re all “exceeds” here. That’s no lie.
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