summarize how a CEO can use the paragraph below to communicate better THE STAGES OF A POWERFUL CONVERSATION All leaders who strive to communicate in more effective ways need a clear understanding of how Powerful Conversations are structured and how they forge a deep connection between participants. To that end, let's examine the progression of a Powerful Conversation. A Powerful Conversation typically proceeds in three stages. Stage One. In the beginning of a Powerful Conversation, the initiator of the conversation sets up his or her agenda with an honest feeling or a sincere expression of need. For our purposes, I use the term agenda to describe a desired outcomethat is, a goal or a set of goals that require the cooperation, support, and commitment of one or more persons. The statement of an honest feeling or a sincere need signals to the other participant(s) in the conversation the importance of the agenda. It also constitutes a request for help and contribution. Stage Two. In the middle of a Powerful Conversation, there is a discussion of the issues enmeshed in the agenda. A High-Impact Leader skillfully probes for the wants and needs of the other participant. In this way, he or she uncovers the goals of the other person(s) that must be met in the process of achieving the leader's own agenda. This is the stage where the High-Impact Leader surfaces any hidden agendas and connects facts with underlying assumptions in order to advance his or her agenda. Stage Three. In t