The Making of a US Marine-Scholar: Hail to the Chief

The Making of a US Marine Scholar, in the original long work and the three works now published by iuniverse, Baker shares a theory of leadership that can be applied by change oriented leaders in a multitude of cultures and organizations. This volume is subtitled, Hail to the Chief, which begins with the surprise assignment as the Executive Officer, designate at the Presidential Retreat, Camp David. He then was selected for the military staff of the President of the United States, Lyndon B. Jonson. The second tour in vietnam brings an unusual WIA,a challenging relationship with one leader, and salvation with another. The third volume is a must read as Baker transitions to higher education and fights to win advancement to the more prestigious positions, and finds that his military and political skills properly applied bring continuing success.Dr. Baker is the author of twenty books, and numerous articles and technical reports. He is the editor of the first ever Handbook on the Community College in America.