The book’s title is not an accident, as Belmont Haydel feels strongly about A Rendezvous with My Professional Destiny. Providence took him to Latin America and other places around the world in macro-economic pursuits. He found his work as an accountant, a military officer, and a diplomat not adequately fulfilling. God’s enlightenment directed him to higher education, where he spent most of his professional years. This book portrays his life through writings, speeches, and service in his chosen fields -- thus, Making a Difference with people and their lives. A compilation of Haydel’s academic papers and professional works, with selected themes portrayed in eight chapters, is not intended to be a professional autobiography; it constitutes a memoir, which also delves into some of the author’s non-professional experiences.

The book serves as an historical reference for practitioners and scholars in international business and economics, as well as strategic management and business policy. This digest of the author’s works and achievements is intended as an inspirational piece for young people seeking similar professions. Its content also sheds light on a small fragment of history, thus useful to professionals in the scholarly community. This book is not comprehensive; such a volume would be overwhelming.

Colleagues and former students contribute their thoughts in the Epilogue Expression section. Dr. Ruben Armiñana, President, Sonoma State University, said, “Working closely with Belmont, I learned to appreciate his deep commitment to a just and ethical society. …this book, which encompasses over 40 years of Belmont’s distinguished work in the diplomatic service, business, academics, and consulting, makes significant contributions to the body of literature of several disciplines.” Ehab Al-Shihabi, CPA, Manager, KPMG Consulting, wrote, “The most important day of my life occurred when I met Dr. Haydel in 1993, while I was an undergraduate student at the University of Jordan … We often discuss economics, world affairs, science, religion [his knowledge of Islam – I am a Muslim – and Christian/Judaeo concepts is astonishing], politics, and law. His wisdom and vision for the future have helped me shape my life.”

From another reference, Michael Skol, former U.S. Foreign Service Officer and U.S. Ambassador to Venezuela, remarked, “This is no mere eyewitness account. It is a chronicle of how one intelligent and broad-minded American served his country and, at the same time, his own spiritual development throughout a distinguished multi-level career. The notable personalities and events are familiar; what is new and intriguing is how Belmont Haydel´s own unique personality intersected with all that history and led to making some of his own.”

This compendium includes abstracts of Haydel’s Masters thesis (Finance and Economics) and Ph.D. dissertation (Management -- Organization Theory & Policy), which are relevant to socio-economic conditions today. “Destiny” carried him into international affairs, including diplomacy as a U.S. Foreign Service Officer, and academia. He presents his views and research on strategic management of multinational corporations and corporate social responsibility. He traces aspects of his Fulbright experiences in Uruguay (1989) and Jordan (1993), where he lived and worked, continuing to “make a difference.”

Haydel discusses his experiences as a diplomat in the 1960s, as presidential appointee of John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson, reflecting the economic tenor of the times, while he fulfilled assignments in the American Embassy, Rio de Janeiro, as vice-consul; the American Consulate General, São Paulo, as commercial attaché; and the American Embassy, Buenos Aires, as economic/commercial officer. He presents segments of his economic reporting and commercial and investment pursuits of American businesses, along with his experiences during his protocol assignment as supporting staff (under the direction of Secretary of State Dean Rusk) of the Inter-American Meeting (Alliance for Progress) of Chiefs of States of America, at Punta del Este, Uruguay, April 1967.

Haydel provides insights concerning his tenure from 1969-1971, as executive director of the Inter-American Center (IAC), Loyola University of New Orleans – a motivational and leadership-training program for Latin Americans, funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development. In this IAC experience, Haydel believes he helped make a difference, albeit as limited as it may be, in effecting democracy, economic and social changes in many corners of this region.

Haydel includes several academic research papers of empirical nature and conceptual views reflecting the evolution of his thoughts and changes in numerous fields. These are offered in the language of presentation: English, Spanish, and Portuguese. Various social disciplines are represented: leadership, strategic management, social responsibility, international business, multinational business management, personal values, management training and development, international economics and finance, stock markets in emerging Latin America, and comparative management practices in several cultures. Emphasis is on post-World War II years and the Alliance for Progress period, which some economists term the beginning of democracy and modernism in Latin America. Haydel describes the economic and social progress he personally witnessed in Latin America, since his first trip to Mexico in 1948, as a student. Haydel believes his accomplishments are God’s plan for him, again his professional destiny.

In the 1970s, Haydel’s journey led him to another career path: higher education teaching and administration. He includes in this book his significant employment experiences, first at Texas A&I University at Laredo (TAIUL); North Texas State University, Denton, TX, where he obtained his doctorate; the Community College of Philadelphia; and Rider College (later named Rider University), Lawrenceville, NJ, and his accomplishments in those arenas. Haydel describes his four careers: military, as infantry officer (on active and reserve duty, as retired Major); small business, as accountant; U.S. diplomacy, as economist and commercial specialist; and higher education, as professor and university administrator. He now enjoys his “retirement career,” as writer, mentor, educator, and consultant.

The author shares several personal incidences: letter from Senator John Kennedy; invocation that he was privileged to give at a former student’s wedding; booklet in honor of his departed mother; reflections of an inspirational relationship with a young Ecuadorian; and dedication of a statue of Blessed Katharine Drexel (now Saint Katharine Drexel).

The author presents some of his most significant awards, related to his professional works, with emphasis on education, as a means of reflecting the dimensions of his personality. His employment opportunities uniquely added to his character and personal growth. Haydel was never really certain where the next opportunity would take him – hence, A Rendezvous with My Professional Destiny – Making a Difference. Haydel reveals in the book’s Conclusion, “I firmly believe that the Hand of the Great Spirit has guided my actions. Let there be no doubts about my gratitude to the Almighty.”

The book’s title is not an accident, as Belmont Haydel feels strongly about A Rendezvous with My Professional Destiny. Providence took him to Latin America and other places around the world in macro-economic pursuits. He found his work as an accountant, a military officer, and a diplomat not adequately fulfilling. God’s enlightenment directed him to higher education, where he spent most of his professional years. This book portrays his life through writings, speeches, and service in his chosen fields -- thus, Making a Difference with people and their lives. A compilation of Haydel’s academic papers and professional works, with selected themes portrayed in eight chapters, is not intended to be a professional autobiography; it constitutes a memoir, which also delves into some of the author’s non-professional experiences.

The book serves as an historical reference for practitioners and scholars in international business and economics, as well as strategic management and business policy. This digest of the author’s works and achievements is intended as an inspirational piece for young people seeking similar professions. Its content also sheds light on a small fragment of history, thus useful to professionals in the scholarly community. This book is not comprehensive; such a volume would be overwhelming.

Colleagues and former students contribute their thoughts in the Epilogue Expression section. Dr. Ruben Armiñana, President, Sonoma State University, said, “Working closely with Belmont, I learned to appreciate his deep commitment to a just and ethical society. …this book, which encompasses over 40 years of Belmont’s distinguished work in the diplomatic service, business, academics, and consulting, makes significant contributions to the body of literature of several disciplines.” Ehab Al-Shihabi, CPA, Manager, KPMG Consulting, wrote, “The most important day of my life occurred when I met Dr. Haydel in 1993, while I was an undergraduate student at the University of Jordan … We often discuss economics, world affairs, science, religion [his knowledge of Islam – I am a Muslim – and Christian/Judaeo concepts is astonishing], politics, and law. His wisdom and vision for the future have helped me shape my life.”

From another reference, Michael Skol, former U.S. Foreign Service Officer and U.S. Ambassador to Venezuela, remarked, “This is no mere eyewitness account. It is a chronicle of how one intelligent and broad-minded American served his country and, at the same time, his own spiritual development throughout a distinguished multi-level career. The notable personalities and events are familiar; what is new and intriguing is how Belmont Haydel´s own unique personality intersected with all that history and led to making some of his own.”

This compendium includes abstracts of Haydel’s Masters thesis (Finance and Economics) and Ph.D. dissertation (Management -- Organization Theory & Policy), which are relevant to socio-economic conditions today. “Destiny” carried him into international affairs, including diplomacy as a U.S. Foreign Service Officer, and academia. He presents his views and research on strategic management of multinational corporations and corporate social responsibility. He traces aspects of his Fulbright experiences in Uruguay (1989) and Jordan (1993), where he lived and worked, continuing to “make a difference.”

Haydel discusses his experiences as a diplomat in the 1960s, as presidential appointee of John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson, reflecting the economic tenor of the times, while he fulfilled assignments in the American Embassy, Rio de Janeiro, as vice-consul; the American Consulate General, São Paulo, as commercial attaché; and the American Embassy, Buenos Aires, as economic/commercial officer. He presents segments of his economic reporting and commercial and investment pursuits of American businesses, along with his experiences during his protocol assignment as supporting staff (under the direction of Secretary of State Dean Rusk) of the Inter-American Meeting (Alliance for Progress) of Chiefs of States of America, at Punta del Este, Uruguay, April 1967.

Haydel provides insights concerning his tenure from 1969-1971, as executive director of the Inter-American Center (IAC), Loyola University of New Orleans – a motivational and leadership-training program for Latin Americans, funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development. In this IAC experience, Haydel believes he helped make a difference, albeit as limited as it may be, in effecting democracy, economic and social changes in many corners of this region.

Haydel includes several academic research papers of empirical nature and conceptual views reflecting the evolution of his thoughts and changes in numerous fields. These are offered in the language of presentation: English, Spanish, and Portuguese. Various social disciplines are represented: leadership, strategic management, social responsibility, international business, multinational business management, personal values, management training and development, international economics and finance, stock markets in emerging Latin America, and comparative management practices in several cultures. Emphasis is on post-World War II years and the Alliance for Progress period, which some economists term the beginning of democracy and modernism in Latin America. Haydel describes the economic and social progress he personally witnessed in Latin America, since his first trip to Mexico in 1948, as a student. Haydel believes his accomplishments are God’s plan for him, again his professional destiny.

In the 1970s, Haydel’s journey led him to another career path: higher education teaching and administration. He includes in this book his significant employment experiences, first at Texas A&I University at Laredo (TAIUL); North Texas State University, Denton, TX, where he obtained his doctorate; the Community College of Philadelphia; and Rider College (later named Rider University), Lawrenceville, NJ, and his accomplishments in those arenas. Haydel describes his four careers: military, as infantry officer (on active and reserve duty, as retired Major); small business, as accountant; U.S. diplomacy, as economist and commercial specialist; and higher education, as professor and university administrator. He now enjoys his “retirement career,” as writer, mentor, educator, and consultant.

The author shares several personal incidences: letter from Senator John Kennedy; invocation that he was privileged to give at a former student’s wedding; booklet in honor of his departed mother; reflections of an inspirational relationship with a young Ecuadorian; and dedication of a statue of Blessed Katharine Drexel (now Saint Katharine Drexel).

The author presents some of his most significant awards, related to his professional works, with emphasis on education, as a means of reflecting the dimensions of his personality. His employment opportunities uniquely added to his character and personal growth. Haydel was never really certain where the next opportunity would take him – hence, A Rendezvous with My Professional Destiny – Making a Difference. Haydel reveals in the book’s Conclusion, “I firmly believe that the Hand of the Great Spirit has guided my actions. Let there be no doubts about my gratitude to the Almighty.”

The book’s title is not an accident, as Belmont Haydel feels strongly about A Rendezvous with My Professional Destiny. Providence took him to Latin America and other places around the world in macro-economic pursuits. He found his work as an accountant, a military officer, and a diplomat not adequately fulfilling. God’s enlightenment directed him to higher education, where he spent most of his professional years. This book portrays his life through writings, speeches, and service in his chosen fields -- thus, Making a Difference with people and their lives. A compilation of Haydel’s academic papers and professional works, with selected themes portrayed in eight chapters, is not intended to be a professional autobiography; it constitutes a memoir, which also delves into some of the author’s non-professional experiences.

The book serves as an historical reference for practitioners and scholars in international business and economics, as well as strategic management and business policy. This digest of the author’s works and achievements is intended as an inspirational piece for young people seeking similar professions. Its content also sheds light on a small fragment of history, thus useful to professionals in the scholarly community. This book is not comprehensive; such a volume would be overwhelming.

Colleagues and former students contribute their thoughts in the Epilogue Expression section. Dr. Ruben Armiñana, President, Sonoma State University, said, “Working closely with Belmont, I learned to appreciate his deep commitment to a just and ethical society. …this book, which encompasses over 40 years of Belmont’s distinguished work in the diplomatic service, business, academics, and consulting, makes significant contributions to the body of literature of several disciplines.” Ehab Al-Shihabi, CPA, Manager, KPMG Consulting, wrote, “The most important day of my life occurred when I met Dr. Haydel in 1993, while I was an undergraduate student at the University of Jordan … We often discuss economics, world affairs, science, religion [his knowledge of Islam – I am a Muslim – and Christian/Judaeo concepts is astonishing], politics, and law. His wisdom and vision for the future have helped me shape my life.”

From another reference, Michael Skol, former U.S. Foreign Service Officer and U.S. Ambassador to Venezuela, remarked, “This is no mere eyewitness account. It is a chronicle of how one intelligent and broad-minded American served his country and, at the same time, his own spiritual development throughout a distinguished multi-level career. The notable personalities and events are familiar; what is new and intriguing is how Belmont Haydel´s own unique personality intersected with all that history and led to making some of his own.”

This compendium includes abstracts of Haydel’s Masters thesis (Finance and Economics) and Ph.D. dissertation (Management -- Organization Theory & Policy), which are relevant to socio-economic conditions today. “Destiny” carried him into international affairs, including diplomacy as a U.S. Foreign Service Officer, and academia. He presents his views and research on strategic management of multinational corporations and corporate social responsibility. He traces aspects of his Fulbright experiences in Uruguay (1989) and Jordan (1993), where he lived and worked, continuing to “make a difference.”

Haydel discusses his experiences as a diplomat in the 1960s, as presidential appointee of John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson, reflecting the economic tenor of the times, while he fulfilled assignments in the American Embassy, Rio de Janeiro, as vice-consul; the American Consulate General, São Paulo, as commercial attaché; and the American Embassy, Buenos Aires, as economic/commercial officer. He presents segments of his economic reporting and commercial and investment pursuits of American businesses, along with his experiences during his protocol assignment as supporting staff (under the direction of Secretary of State Dean Rusk) of the Inter-American Meeting (Alliance for Progress) of Chiefs of States of America, at Punta del Este, Uruguay, April 1967.

Haydel provides insights concerning his tenure from 1969-1971, as executive director of the Inter-American Center (IAC), Loyola University of New Orleans – a motivational and leadership-training program for Latin Americans, funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development. In this IAC experience, Haydel believes he helped make a difference, albeit as limited as it may be, in effecting democracy, economic and social changes in many corners of this region.

Haydel includes several academic research papers of empirical nature and conceptual views reflecting the evolution of his thoughts and changes in numerous fields. These are offered in the language of presentation: English, Spanish, and Portuguese. Various social disciplines are represented: leadership, strategic management, social responsibility, international business, multinational business management, personal values, management training and development, international economics and finance, stock markets in emerging Latin America, and comparative management practices in several cultures. Emphasis is on post-World War II years and the Alliance for Progress period, which some economists term the beginning of democracy and modernism in Latin America. Haydel describes the economic and social progress he personally witnessed in Latin America, since his first trip to Mexico in 1948, as a student. Haydel believes his accomplishments are God’s plan for him, again his professional destiny.

In the 1970s, Haydel’s journey led him to another career path: higher education teaching and administration. He includes in this book his significant employment experiences, first at Texas A&I University at Laredo (TAIUL); North Texas State University, Denton, TX, where he obtained his doctorate; the Community College of Philadelphia; and Rider College (later named Rider University), Lawrenceville, NJ, and his accomplishments in those arenas. Haydel describes his four careers: military, as infantry officer (on active and reserve duty, as retired Major); small business, as accountant; U.S. diplomacy, as economist and commercial specialist; and higher education, as professor and university administrator. He now enjoys his “retirement career,” as writer, mentor, educator, and consultant.

The author shares several personal incidences: letter from Senator John Kennedy; invocation that he was privileged to give at a former student’s wedding; booklet in honor of his departed mother; reflections of an inspirational relationship with a young Ecuadorian; and dedication of a statue of Blessed Katharine Drexel (now Saint Katharine Drexel).

The author presents some of his most significant awards, related to his professional works, with emphasis on education, as a means of reflecting the dimensions of his personality. His employment opportunities uniquely added to his character and personal growth. Haydel was never really certain where the next opportunity would take him – hence, A Rendezvous with My Professional Destiny – Making a Difference. Haydel reveals in the book’s Conclusion, “I firmly believe that the Hand of the Great Spirit has guided my actions. Let there be no doubts about my gratitude to the Almighty.”