Chasing Credibility
Discovering Self, Making Connections, and Finding Meaning
Discover the Power of Credibility: Uncover Your Brilliance and Illuminate the Path Forward
If you're tired of dimming your light in the face of others' brilliance, 'Chasing Credibility' is your guide to unlocking your unique gifts and talents by getting out of your own way."
Why 'Chasing Credibility' Matters
'Chasing Credibility' by Victor C. Barnes is more than just a leadership book. It’s a journey of self-discovery, finding meaning, and understanding the importance of authenticity and belonging. Victor, a former Fortune 100 division CFO, basketball coach, and executive coach, shares his personal stories, challenges, and triumphs, lighting the way for others to navigate their own paths to credibility and influence. This is not a memoir or a step-by-step guide—it’s an exploration of life's deeper questions.
Meet Victor C. Barnes
Victor C. Barnes has built a career rooted in leadership, transformation, and inspiration. As a former Fortune 100 division CFO, basketball coach, and executive coach, he’s dedicated his life to helping others unlock their potential and create meaningful connections. In 'Chasing Credibility,' he takes readers on a journey through his own experiences—from a naive college graduate to achieving levels of success he could never have imagined.
Illuminating the Path to Self-Discovery and Influence
In 'Chasing Credibility,' Victor Barnes challenges conventional boundaries and empowers readers to unlock their full potential. Drawing from his journey and inspired by research, books, and other media, Victor explores overcoming doubts, obstacles, and uncertainty. This book is a flickering lantern, guiding readers through topics such as:
Why authenticity is an incomplete pursuit.
Creating the opportunity to be helped.
Rewriting the narrative around past skill gaps.
Reconciling unexamined patterns to change your thinking.
Why fulfillment lies in becoming an impactful version of those who inspired you.
Packed with thought-provoking questions rather than definitive answers, 'Chasing Credibility' invites readers to examine their own lives, embrace their unique brilliance, and leave a lasting impact on those around them.
What Readers Are Saying
'Chasing Credibility' has already begun to inspire readers and leaders across industries. Hear from early readers and leaders who have found meaning and insight in Victor’s story.
“By empowering readers to navigate the crucial strategies of building relationships, owning your own narrative, and embracing vulnerability, Chasing Credibility lays a foundation for personal and professional growth, fostering an uplifting sense of empowerment, regardless of your aspirations.”
-Kathy Waller, retired executive serving public and non-profit boards
“As a CEO who was never promoted based on my potential, I found myself captivated from the very start of Chasing Credibility. Victor’s journey as someone never deemed as ‘high potential,’ is compelling and essential reading for anyone seeking to overcome real or perceived barriers.”
-James D White, Board Chair of The Honest Company and former chair, president and CEO of Jamba Inc.