# Supportive Spaces Turn Environment Toward Growth by Bryant McGill > “Communities can reverse the power of the situation. Environments shape behavior powerfully, and a safe, supportive space can turn that power toward healing and growth. Creating such spaces is a deliberate act of leadership.” > **— Bryant McGill**, *Democratic Dignity and the Power of Human Capital - Livestream (Jan 2016)* ## Sources and Context - **Source:** [[livestreams/Democratic Dignity and the Power of Human Capital - Livestream|Democratic Dignity and the Power of Human Capital - Livestream]] — exact quotation from the dated developed livestream document (2016-01-19). ## Related Articles and Collections - **Collection:** [[collections/Simple Reminders|Simple Reminders]] - **Article:** [[articles/Humans and AIs as Entangled Learning Systems|Humans and AIs as Entangled Learning Systems]] - **Livestream:** [[livestreams/Democratic Dignity and the Power of Human Capital - Livestream|Democratic Dignity and the Power of Human Capital - Livestream]] ## Related Topics - [[wiki/Community Support|Community Support]] ## Share on Social Media ``` “Communities can reverse the power of the situation. Environments shape behavior powerfully, and a safe, supportive space can turn that power toward healing and growth. Creating such spaces is a deliberate act of leadership.” — Bryant McGill, Democratic Dignity and the Power of Human Capital - Livestream (Jan 2016) https://bryantmcgill.com/simple-reminders-bryant-mcgill-supportive-spaces-enable-growth ```