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A Stage 5 business has between 58-95 employees. It marks a time of integration for a company as the different departments are brought together by an integrated management team. Profit is a top priority to ensure that enough capital is generated to sustain a larger organization. The organization should exhibit twice as much confidence as caution in support of the focused change needed to install a Leadership Team and continue to pursue new opportunities. The leader needs to primarily guide through collaboration, inspire the team with a grand vision, and build loyalty through comradery.

This book concisely presents the research-based rules for growth that will guide a business owner through the challenges of running a Stage 5 business. The chapters are based on the unique dimensions of the Stages of Growth methodology, and include an introduction to each topic as well as the specific findings for Stage 5 organizations.

Nearly every dimension represents an ideal for businesses to follow. For that reason, after the definition of each dimension, you’ll find a section that illustrates what happens when a business is out of alignment with the ideal. This brief example serves to cement the concepts that have been discussed and bring each dimension down to a more tangible level.

To help you put the information to use immediately, there is also an application section at the end of each chapter. You’ll find three or four questions to help you reflect on the material and apply it to your business, as well as a tip that you can carry with you.

Every business owner’s journey is different, but that doesn’t mean you have to forge a path on your own.