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one needs to attempt to make a decision to that
will please everybody. To help relieve stress, Dr.
Plexico likes to plant flowers and build model
trains.
Larry Caudill Is a very laid-back, dedicated
leader who, unfortunately for WCC, will be retir
ing In February. According to Mr. Caudill’s para
digm, a good leader needs to take care of the
people, listen closely, and to have good negotiat
ing skills. When Mr. Caudill feels stressed out,
he likes to spend time alone, kick the walls, go
mountain biking, or go trout fishing. Mr. Caudill
expressed that he has two different personali
ties; one when he is at work and an entirely dif
ferent one when he Is at home. According to Mr.
Caudill's paradigm, in order to be a good leader
one needs to recognize his/her strengths, have
a good memory, and to take a lot of notes.
Some leaders whom Mr. Caudill holds In high
esteem are Harry Truman, Jimmy Carter, and
Billy Graham. He admires Harry Truman because
“Truman never sugar-coated anything and let the
good, the bad, and the ugly show.” Mr. Caudill
admires Jimmy Carter because former President
Carter exhibits good morals and ethics. Mr.
Caudill looks up to Billy Graham because he Is a
wonderful spiritual leader. Mr. Caudill also clas
sified himself as an introvert; however, this per
sonality trait has no impact on his leadership
skills. His theory on hiring includes the fact that
one should hire people that are Just as good as
the hirer or better. Mr. Caudill’s favorite quote is
“to someone looking to use a hammer, many
things look like nails.”
WCC’s Newest Leader
By: Kelia Adams
Dr. Dean Sprinkle will be the new dean of Stu
dent Services beginning in February of 2004.
One of Dr. Sprinkle’s leaders right now is Larry
Caudill. Mr. Caudill Is helping Dr. Sprinkle ad
just to his new Job opportunity. Dr. Sprinkle was
born July 26 In Statesville, North Carolina.
Dr. Dean Sprinkle received a Natural and
Physical Science ai^(^I^ Degree, a B.S. de
gree in psychologyrjriB^er’s degree In clinical