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Emerging Leaders Graduation
The Emerging Leaders Program was developed by Leadership Prince William (LPW) in 2021. LPW is a non-profit organization that provides a...

Dr. Ricks
Nov 12, 20241 min read
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Shifting Workplace Expectations
Generation Z (Gen Z) is making their mark on society and how we do things, especially in the workplace. According to Twenge (2024),...

Dr. Ricks
Nov 4, 20241 min read
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Dr. Ricks Presents to VCCS Peer Group
SBR Workplace Leadership Services' very own, Dr. Ricks, had the pleasure of presenting at a peer group event in Richmond, VA last week...

Dr. Ricks
Oct 24, 20241 min read
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Dr. Ricks Speaks at VCCA Conference
The Virginia Community College Association (VCCA) was developed to support faculty, staff, and administrators of all 23 community...

Dr. Ricks
Oct 11, 20241 min read
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Etiquette During Times of Change
We are experiencing unprecedented change in the workforce that will require patience and flexibility over the coming months and years. ...

Dr. Ricks
Sep 26, 20241 min read
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Human Trafficking Summit by Attorney General Miyares
The Virginia Office of the Attorney General, Jason S. Miyares, hosted a human trafficking summit in Richmond, VA in August 2024 that Dr....

Dr. Ricks
Sep 5, 20241 min read
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PWL: Don't Do it All - Delegate
In recently working with interviewees who want to be best prepared for the entry level workplace, it was found that a common concern when...

Dr. Ricks
Aug 26, 20241 min read
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Leadership Nuggets
Maintaining strong leadership in organizations as employees transition, retire, or leave for other reasons is essential for the strength...

Dr. Ricks
Aug 5, 20241 min read
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PWL: Leading Through Change
There have been a variety of technological changes over the past 18-24 months. There is even more change taking place around us as this...

Dr. Ricks
Jul 23, 20241 min read
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SBR Leadership Corner: Work-Life Balance
Americans have often been described as workaholics, those who focus on work more than other aspects of their life which can wreck havoc...

Dr. Ricks
Jul 8, 20242 min read
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Leading Through Summer Months
Working at all, much less, leading through summer months can be challenging. Most of the children are out of school for the summer,...

Dr. Ricks
Jun 18, 20241 min read
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Dis Pubs: Summer Stress Relief
Do you have a way to unwind this summer? What do you choose to do to relieve stress during the summer months? Find out how to relieve...

Dr. Ricks
Jun 10, 20241 min read
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Sharpening Leadership Skills
It can be deceiving to think that because one has completed a degree and/or a certification program about leadership that one has learned...

Dr. Ricks
May 16, 20241 min read
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Emerging Leaders Graduation
The Leadership Signature Program has been offered by Leadership Prince William since 2008. The Emerging Leaders program is a spin-off of...

Dr. Ricks
May 6, 20241 min read
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Leadership Succession Planning
Who will manage, lead, and run your organization when you are no longer able to? Will your organization sustain or will it crash and...

Dr. Ricks
Apr 26, 20241 min read
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PWCGBC - Dr. Ricks as a Speaker
How are you contributing to sustaining the environment? Keep Prince William Beautiful (KPWB) and the Prince William County Green...

Dr. Ricks
Apr 17, 20241 min read
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Overcoming Burnout
We are rounding out the first quarter of 2024. Many are at full speed at work with meeting deadlines, submitting reports, interviewing...

Dr. Ricks
Mar 29, 20241 min read
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OWL Recognizes Dr. Ricks
SBR Workplace Leadership Services' very own founder and president, Dr. Sabrina B. Ricks, was recognized by the Occoquan-Woodbridge-Lorton...

Dr. Ricks
Mar 13, 20241 min read
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Dr. Ricks Speaking at PWCGBC Conference
Mr. Rico Fleshman is the Executive Director for Keep Prince William Beautiful Inc. (KPWB) and the chair of the Prince William County...

Dr. Ricks
Mar 1, 20241 min read
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The Future of Your Profession
Have you considered if the position you currently hold will exist in 5 years? 7 years? 10 years? This is a stark reality for many...

Dr. Ricks
Feb 16, 20241 min read
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