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I’ll call the four languages Posturetalk, Powertalk, Babytalk and Gametalk. Here’s a picture of who speaks what to whom. The Calculus of Organizational Dynamics The Gervais Principle operates at the slow tempo of promotions, demotions, layoffs and hirings. Among our three groups — Sociopaths, Clueless and Losers, we have four unique languages. And What Do You Say after You Say Hello and Thomas Harris’ I’m OK–You’re OK . The Elements of Powertalk Fluent Powertalk Why? The Python Challenge.