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The Power of Words: A Quotation

“Words shape ideas and ideas shape souls.” —Adam Gropnik, The New Yorker columnist Words have fearsome potential, a latent power that tyrant Stalin appreciated and feared. At a banquet for 40 of the leading writers of the Soviet Union in … Continue reading

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Business Etiquette: How To End A Conversation At A Reception

Word Power: What You Say When You Want To Move On To Other Guests At A Reception By Gene Griessman,Ph.D. Have you ever felt trapped at a gathering with a bore, wanted to escape, but didn’t know how to extricate … Continue reading

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How To Describe An Impossible Task

A Powerful Phrase You Can Use To Describe A Task That’s Exceedingly Difficult or Impossible By Gene Griessman, Ph.D. Here’s are some useful words you can add to your vocabulary. Recently Steve Karnacki, a senior writer at Solon.com, was a … Continue reading

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A British Prime Minister Shows Us How To Request Privacy

What You Say When You Want To Have A Private Conversation With Someone By Gene Griessman, Ph.D. Have you ever been in a conversation with a group of individuals, but you wanted to have a one-on-one conversation with one of … Continue reading

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