Spencer Johnson, M.D.

Who Moved My Cheese?

About Spencer Johnson

Spencer Johnson, M.D., is a #1 best-selling author, an internationally respected thought leader, and a Distinguished Fellow at the Harvard Business School.

Dr. Johnson is the author or co-author of nine New York Times Bestsellers, including the #1 Bestsellers Who Moved My Cheese?-- An A-Mazing Way to Deal with Change at Work and in Life and The One Minute Manager, the world's most popular management method.

His other bestsellers, include: The Precious Present; Yes or No: A Guide to Better Decisions; The ValueTales® children's books; and five books in the One Minute® series: The One Minute $ales Person, The One Minute Mother, The One Minute Father, The One Minute Teacher, and One Minute For Yourself. His books are often featured in the media, including CNN, The Today Show, Larry King Show, Time Magazine, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and United Press International. Spencer Johnson's books are available world wide in twenty-six languages.

The capacity for organizations to handle a complex and changing business climate is critical to their success. Employees must be capable of initiating and managing change. Based on the best-selling book, Who Moved My Cheese?, Spencer Johnson and Linkage, Inc. have created a dynamic distance learning experience appropriate for both small and large audiences at all levels of the organization. 

Dr. Johnson received a B.A. degree in psychology from the University of Southern California, an M.D. degree from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, and he served medical clerkships at Harvard Medical School and the Mayo Clinic. Dr. Johnson was Medical Director of Communications for Medtronic - the inventors of cardiac pacemakers; Research Physician at The Institute for Inter-Disciplinary Studies - a think tank; and Consultant to the Center for the Study of the Person, and to the School of Medicine, University of California.

Dr. Johnson is a popular speaker, whose change-management presentations focus on “The Cheese Story” with practical applications. He has often been referred to as the best there is at taking complex subjects and presenting simple solutions that work.Dr. Johnson’s motivational speaking style with audience interaction helps people in organizations see how they can thrive in these changing times. His presentation includes the story of four characters, Sniff, Scurry, Hem and Haw and their adventure through the Maze to find New Cheese. 
The Cheese story allows the audience to step outside of their own fears and concerns about change, identify with one of the characters, and gain a new “Cheese” vocabulary that quickens the change process. People then begin to see things differently and start to act in new ways to help themselves and their organization adapt and succeed.

A PORTION OF BOOKS authored & co-authored by Spencer Johnson. M.D.


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Who Moved My Cheese by Spencer Johnson, M.D. and Kenneth Blanchard Ph.D.

The Story of Who Moved My Cheese? is a simple yet profound story of four characters who are faced with change and has created breakthroughs with individuals and organizations worldwide, radically altering the way they respond to change. It can be interpreted as you like, depending on where you feel you are – at work or in your life. Who Moved My Cheese? is an amusing and enlightening story of four characters who live in a "Maze" and look for "Cheese" to nourish them and make them happy. Two are mice and two are "little-people" - beings the size of mice - who look and act a lot like people.  "Cheese" is a metaphor for what you want to have in life - whether it is a good job, a loving relationship, money, a possession, health, or spiritual peace of mind. And "The Maze" is where you look for what you want - the organization you work in, or the family or community you live in.  When you come to see "The Handwriting on the Wall" you can discover for yourself how to deal with change, so that you can enjoy more success and less stress (however you define it) in your work and in your life.


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'Yes' or 'No' : The Guide to Better Decisions
by Spencer Johnson

Managers and employees burdened by indecisiveness and frustrated with their poor decision-making skills will find solace in this guidebook from the best-selling co-author of The One Minute Manager. Thoroughly tested in top US corporations, this practical system allows everyone to make better decisions.


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The One Minute Manager by Spencer Johnson M.D., Kenneth H. Blanchard Ph.D. is a classic book which has sold more than 11 million copies, is a parable about a young man in search of world-class management skills. The authors' message is so simple it's brilliant: a "One-Minute Manager" achieves positive results with a minimum of time and effort by being communicative and consistent. Areas covered include goal-setting, motivating, training, praising and even reprimanding employees. A phenomenon when first published, the strategies of The One Minute Manager are as timely as ever, and will remain so as long as job satisfaction, employee morale, and profit and productivity building are top workplace priorities. For any manager striving to get the most from people, The One Minute Manager is an indispensable business tool.


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The Precious Present by Spencer Johnson

Ten years ago, even before he co-authored The One Minute Manager, Spencer Johnson put pen to paper and created a classic. In the tradition of The Prophet, this profound tale has taught hundreds of thousands of readers how to be happy with themselves and their lives. The Precious Present helps each new reader to rediscover his or her own humanity and find the gift of personal happiness.

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