# Controlled Strength Deters Conflict by Bryant McGill > “Controlled strength earns respect. Assertiveness used deliberately, from a place of self-command, signals that a person cannot be pushed around. Calm confidence often deters conflict before it starts.” > **— Bryant McGill**, *How Social Posture Escalates Conflict - Livestream (Jul 2016)* ## Sources and Context - **Source:** [[livestreams/How Social Posture Escalates Conflict - Livestream|How Social Posture Escalates Conflict - Livestream]] — exact quotation from the dated developed livestream document (2016-07-18). ## Related Articles and Collections - **Collection:** [[collections/Simple Reminders|Simple Reminders]] - **Article:** [[articles/simple reminders/Your Future Begins with Your Next Thought|Your Future Begins with Your Next Thought]] - **Livestream:** [[livestreams/How Social Posture Escalates Conflict - Livestream|How Social Posture Escalates Conflict - Livestream]] ## Related Topics - [[wiki/Composure|Composure]] ## Share on Social Media ``` “Controlled strength earns respect. Assertiveness used deliberately, from a place of self-command, signals that a person cannot be pushed around. Calm confidence often deters conflict before it starts.” — Bryant McGill, How Social Posture Escalates Conflict - Livestream (Jul 2016) https://bryantmcgill.com/simple-reminders-bryant-mcgill-controlled-strength-deters-conflict ```