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The most influential person in the room isn't the one who is being a bully, talking loudly, and imposing him- or herself on others. Surrendered people understand that true power comes from being respectful and listening.

Judith Orloff

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Judith Orloff
Age: 73
Born: 1951
Born: June 25
Motivational Speaker
Psychiatrist
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
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