7 Habits of Highly Effective Advocates | Episode 095 with Roger Rickard

In this episode, Jake White and Roger Rickard discuss the significance of advocacy, particularly in the context of drug prevention. Roger shares his journey into advocacy, emphasizing the importance of grassroots movements and community engagement. He provides insights into effective advocacy strategies, highlighting the power of belief, knowledge, and youth involvement in making a difference. He discusses how individuals can become valuable resources for elected officials by sharing their expertise and data. Enjoy this episode of the Drug Prevention Power Hour.Chapters00:00 The Importance of Advocacy01:44 Roger Rickard's Journey into Advocacy07:27 Understanding Advocacy and Its Impact13:34 Effective Advocacy Strategies17:23 The Power of the Ask in Advocacy18:10 Becoming a Resource for Elected Officials20:07 Empowering Local Experts23:54 Inviting Elected Officials to Engage25:16 Understanding Self-Awareness in Advocacy27:52 Building Relationships for Advocacy Success30:35 The Pyramid of Influence in Advocacy35:48 Practical Tools for Effective Advocacy38:02 Nurturing Relationships and Self-Advocacy42:46 Introduction to Drug Prevention Strategies42:48 Engaging Youth in Substance Use EducationLinks:Website www.VoicesInAdvocacy.comYoutube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXX4lA5S4-32l7DozAVwdaAFacebook https://www.facebook.com/roger.rickardLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/rogerrickard/ X https://twitter.com/rogerrickard?lang=enFor feedback, questions and new episode [email protected]/vive18_