About five years ago, I published a book called Magic Words. "A whole book?" some wondered. "Why can't you just give me a list?" Because the words aren't where the real magic lies. And yet, the media ...

Words can inspire. And words can destroy. Choose yours well. The words you write or speak can leave a huge impact—either good or bad—so it’s super important to choose them wisely. Words can make or ...

In a previous post, I examined the psychological power of conjunctions, especially that warm, fuzzy, inclusive conjunction: and. Here we expand our focus to the psychological power of words in general ...

Words have power. Words can build empires, ruin cities, build lasting friendships, and open our minds. The words we choose to use and how we use them are often the first real impressions other people ...

I have always believed in words, in the power of words. When I was a child, just learning to read, I remember how excited I was to discover that ancient tribes believed words were magical. Speaking a ...