ADVANCED PRAISE FOR THE BOOK

“Tom Baker is a tireless multi-tasker whose energy and enthusiasm as a leader are both contagious and motivating.” -- Dr. Ronald Lunardini, Chair of Student Affairs in Higher Education Department, Indiana University of Pennsylvania

“It is often challenging for young people to break into leadership positions.  Tom Baker confronts this challenge directly by giving you both the relevant tools and the necessary mindset to get involved in professional and community organizations.  Young leaders can make a positive difference in organizations if they focus on their professional and personal development.” Dr. Ray Jones, Assistant Professor of Business Administration and Coordinator of Certificate Program in Leadership and Ethics, University of Pittsburgh
 
“I’ve always admired Tom’s ability to draw people together to work for a common purpose.  His energy and enthusiasm for the work he does is transferred to others who have the pleasure of knowing and working with him.  He is undoubtedly someone I feel has great integrity and puts the interest of others before himself.  Tom serves as a genuine and positive example for young people.” Lynn Burke, Gettysburg College

“Tom Baker is one of the most encouraging and motivating leaders. It's hard to put into words how much he has impacted me in taking on leadership roles. I think of what he has done and it inspires me to get more involved in my own community.” --Erin Thiel, University of Maryland

“Tom Baker is motivated, innovative and his passion is infectious. He has tremendous energy that inspires us to live up to a higher standard in the world of leadership.” -- Stacey Sottung, Saint Joseph's University.

“If anyone understands what it means to get involved, it's Tom Baker. Baker truly exemplifies how an individual who takes steps toward making a difference can emphatically reshape a community. A passionate and selfless leader, his ability to create positive change has led Baker to leave a profound legacy across his career and in the lives of those who know him.” -- Michelle Luff, New York University