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As the calendar turns to a new year, it brings a fresh start filled with opportunities and challenges. This moment offers a chance to reflect on past achievements and set new goals, especially for those involved in organizational work. Whether you lead a team, manage projects, or contribute to community efforts, the new year is a perfect time to renew your commitment and energy toward success. In this post, we explore ways to embrace the new year with optimism and practical s

Thank you for your continued support and contribution to the growth of SBR Workplace Leadership Services! Have a lovely and safe holiday season from our families to yours!

Happy Thanksgiving to each of you and your families. The SBR family is thankful for each of you. May your homes be filled with love, peace, compassion, and gratitude. May you reflect on the many things you give thanks for this year. Many blessings, SBR Workplace Leadership Services

When is the last time you earned a degree, certificate, or any credential that signifies that you have learned something new? Has it been 2 years? 5 years? 10 years? Think about how much has changed in our world just over the last year or two. Now think about how that translates to the industry you work in and how it has advanced as well. Are you caught up with all the changes and advances? You want to continually get better each year that you age. As you reflect o

The Leadership Signature Program has been offered by Leadership Prince William since 2008. The Emerging Leaders program is a spin-off of the Signature Program that launched in 2021 and offers an amazing opportunity for newer leaders to learn the nuts and bolts of leadership, network with one another, and be taught by amazing leaders from around the County. The program is led by Program Manager, Aaron Tolson. The program consists of an eight-week program with sessions led by:

There is an uptick in the amount of difficult conversations taking place in organizations across the country due to current events. ...

The back to school season offers similar feelings as approaching January 1st and the start of a new year. It is a time of renewal,...

The Virginia Office of the Attorney General, Jason S. Miyares, hosted a human trafficking summit in Arlington, VA this week that Dr....

The past several months have introduced new levels of workplace stress with government intervention leading to layoffs and company...

Current events have left many individuals feeling uncertain and anxious in the workplace.  They wonder about work stability, steady...

With the increase of uncertainty in workplaces across the country, many more individuals are giving more thought to entrepreneurship. Is...

Experiencing any loss creates stress and hardship, however a job loss can feel especially daunting for some. It does not have to be. It...

Leadership Prince William (LPW) held its annual Evening of Excellence event this month, with the theme "Boots and Bling"! LPW is a...

There are times in one's work life where things can seem more unpredictable than usual and this can create fear and poor decision making....

Dr. Ricks had the great pleasure of presenting to some of the faculty and staff at Northern Virginia Community College for the...

The topic of loneliness has become increasingly important and is worth mentioning in more than one blog and article. Not only is one's...

Do you find yourself scrolling through social media and other applications on your phone in an endless fashion? Have you found anxiety...

Dr. Ricks was one of many leaders from the Commonwealth of Virginia invited to the Governor's Mansion in Richmond to witness the Governor...

Dr. Ricks and SBR Workplace Leadership Services extends condolences to the families and loved ones of those lost in the plane crash...

Monday, January 20th, 2025 is the day reserved to celebrate and recognize the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The work of...