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<b>Have you ever been so impressed by someone that you thought they possessed gifts that were out of reach?</b><br><br>If you’re tired of dimming your own light in the face of others’ perceived brilliance, discover an approach to illuminate your unique gifts and talents. It’s called getting out of your own way.<br><br>In <i>Chasing Credibility</i>, basketball coach, executive coach, and retired Fortune 100 division CFO shares his journey from naive first-generation college graduate to a level of achievement he could scarcely have imagined. A relentless challenger of boundaries, Barnes ignites your potential to overcome perceived limitations and achieve your boldest aspirations.<br><br>How?<br><br>By keeping it real.<br><br>Fans of books that keep topics simple but effective, versus sophisticated and complex, will find themselves hooked by the engaging stories and lessons shared. As a raw and eager talent who entered corporate America with no personal connections in his life who had ever worked in that world, Barnes shares a relatable journey where readers may be able to:<ul><li><i>See themselves.</i></li><li><i>Feel less alone.</i></li><li><i>Become more empowered.</i></li></ul>With engaging stories and relevant research, <i>Chasing Credibility</i> shares the good, the bad, and moments of inspiration that shaped Barnes’ life and career. As the subtitle implies, in “Finding Meaning” Barnes tells the stories as they happened and not just the happy outcomes.<br><br>Right from the introduction, the reader is pulled into Barnes’ story as a first-year college student sent back home due to lack of funds. Readers will also be drawn to the resilience demonstrated when Barnes sunk like a brick to the bottom of the swimming pool in a US Navy boot camp exercise. Through stories like these and more, Barnes demonstrates what’s possible when a setback is processed as a problem to solve rather than a circumstance to endure.<br><br>This book is for you, whether you’re:<ul><li>at the beginning of your career and want to build a solid foundation</li><li>mid-career and looking to elevate your professional standing</li><li>an executive seeking to refresh your perspective on leadership.</li></ul>Let’s face it, there is a crisis of leadership, and the fast pace of change in how and where work gets done brings an even greater need for leadership and communication excellence that earns trust and influence.<br><br>The chase for credibility transcends industry or background. “Chasing” suggests a destination or goal unattained. Explore one of the most written about attributes in the world right from the start with chapter one exploring authenticity as a conundrum.<br><br>The stories in this book are flickering lanterns revealing the path to self-discovery and finding meaning. While many thought-leadership books are grounded in research, statistics, and overlaid with case studies, this book follows the author’s own experiences processing barriers, doubts, and uncertainty, <i>then</i> adds literary perspective from research, books, and other media. You will find thoughts on:<ul><li>Why authenticity is an incomplete pursuit.</li><li>Creating the opportunity to be helped.</li><li>Rewriting the narrative around past skill gaps.</li><li>Reconciling unexamined patterns to change your thinking.</li><li>Why fulfillment lies in becoming an impactful version of those who inspired you.</li></ul>This captivating book is not a memoir or how-to guide.
