14.As previously noted, we tend to think that states and governments and the funny-hatted people who rule them are the real movers and shakers in history, but that’s really not the case.
15.John says, however, " I'm really well connected, as you know, and I've already put in a few calls to a few of the movers and shakers in our business." " To put in a few calls" means that you have telephoned a few people.