Articles & Media
Leadership Insights, Conversations, and Published Work
Articles, interviews, podcasts, and public conversations provide opportunities to explore many of the themes discussed in The Unstoppable Journey. Through these contributions, Yvonne Crooks Barber shares perspectives on leadership development, resilience, adaptability, growth through uncertainty, and recognizing leadership potential in unexpected places. The resources below offer additional insights for leaders, emerging leaders, and individuals navigating significant personal or professional challenges.
Published Articles
Yvonne Crooks Barber has contributed to discussions on leadership, organizational effectiveness, communication, and sustainable business practices through articles published in Strategic Finance magazine.
Small Business and the Retention Advantage
Strategic Finance (February 2023)
Examines employee retention strategies and the organizational practices that help small businesses attract, develop, and retain talent in an increasingly competitive environment.
Establishing Sustainability in Small Business
Co-authored with Manny Sicre, CMA, and Marcine Johnson, CPA
Strategic Finance (April 2022)
Discusses practical approaches to building sustainable business practices and creating long-term organizational value in small business settings.
Cultural Communication and the Small Business
Co-authored with Manny Sicre, CMA
Strategic Finance (October 2021)
Explores the importance of cultural awareness and effective communication within small business environments and the role these factors play in organizational success.
Podcast Appearances
Through podcast interviews and professional discussions, Yvonne Crooks Barber shares perspectives on leadership, business strategy, communication, and organizational development.
Unexpected: Budgeting Process – Strategic Alignment
Wolf’s Edge Integrators Podcast
In this conversation, Yvonne discusses the relationship between budgeting, strategic alignment, and organizational effectiveness, highlighting how financial planning can support long-term business objectives and decision-making.
Female Small Business Owners Embrace Equity on International Women’s Day
MA Podcast – Episode 217
This discussion explores opportunities and challenges facing female entrepreneurs and small business owners, with a focus on leadership, equity, professional growth, and organizational success.
Interviews & Media Features
3 CFO Communication Strategies to Create Powerful Manager Partnerships
Interview Contributor – CFO.com
Yvonne Crooks Barber was one of several finance leaders interviewed for this CFO.com feature exploring communication strategies that strengthen partnerships between CFOs and managers. The discussion examines leadership communication, collaboration, alignment, and approaches that support organizational effectiveness.