Dr. Randall VanWagoner
My blogs
| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Industry | Education |
| Location | Utica, New York, United States |
| Introduction | My general background can be found here.
My blog presents me with an opportunity to give a more non-traditional profile of myself. I have listed my strategic themes, or strengths, as identified through the StrengthsFinder instrument from the Gallup organization. 1. Maximizer: "Excellence, not average, is your measure. Transforming something strong into something superb takes just as much effort but is much more thrilling." 2. Strategic: You can sort through the clutter and find the best route. It is a distinct way of thinking that allows you to see patterns where others simply see complexity." 3. Arranger: "When faced with a complex situation involving many factors, you enjoy managing all of the variables, aligning and realigning them until you are sure you have arranged them in the most productive configuration possible." 4. Learner: "You have a great desire to learn and want to continuously improve." 5. Includer: "You accept others and show awareness of those who feel left out and make an effort to include them.." |
| Favorite movies | The Usual Suspects, Goodwill Hunting, Hoosiers, Saving Private Ryan, Young Frankenstein, Citizen Kane, |
| Favorite music | James Taylor, Simon & Garfunkel, John Mayer, Luther Vandross, Stevie Wonder, Motown, Dave Matthews Band, most jazz |
| Favorite books | The Sum of Us by Heather McGhee, Stewardship by Peter Block, Good to Great by Jim Collins, Crossing to Safety by Wallace Stegner, Undaunted Courage by Stephen Ambrose, The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell |