In her opening keynote, Erin Brockovich shared some of the ideas, stories and steps that she has learned along the path of 30-plus years of advocacy, with the hope that ASHHRA21 attendees might tuck them away until the time that they're needed. Throughout her talk, Brockovich emphasized the power of one, yet interconnectedness of all of us, with each other and with the environment. She also shared two of her key heuristics:
• The 5 Ls: Logic, Leverage, Loyalty, Leadership, Love
• RAM: Realization, Assessment, Motivation
"Even in trying times, I know that we will find our way back again. Remember, YOU have the ability to muster up everything you need. You, and we, will make your way back," shared Brockovich. "I get very excited about the hope and inspiration that I know live inside every one of you. I encourage you to reconnect with the environment, so you can reconnect with yourself."