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# Communication skills are a form of empowerment....
> Communication skills are a form of empowerment. Learning to debate, reason, and respond calmly gives you the ability to stand your ground respectfully rather than being pushed around.
**Source:** [[livestreams/Gratitude, Cultural Renewal, and the Cost of Community - Workbook|Gratitude, Cultural Renewal, and the Cost of Community]]
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“Communication skills are a form of empowerment. Learning to debate, reason, and respond calmly gives you the ability to stand your ground respectfully rather than being pushed around.”
— Bryant McGill
https://bryantmcgill.com/quotes/quotes-communication-skills-form-being-pushed-around
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