Length: 50 minutes. Laurie responds to questions she has been asked as she presents the 7 Stages of Growth to audiences as well as questions from CEOs and other GCS. Listen to her explanation of issues such as: How do you help a CEO move from Visionary Face to Manager Face as he/she goes from Stage 2 to Stage 3? When is it okay to use the Commanding Leadership Style? Why is Staff Buy the top challenge for Stage 6? What is Emotional Intelligence? What is the Growth Curve and why should I, as a CEO, care? What’s the difference between the Affiliative Leadership Style and the Democratic Leadership Style? Go to school on issues that will help you better understand the concepts underlying the 7 Stages of Growth. Be patient! There are pauses between each FAQ so you can take notes.