Introduction
Spencer Johnson was an American author and physician. He is best known for his book The One Minute Manager, which has sold over 30 million copies worldwide.
Background
Spencer Johnson was born on February 14, 1938, in San Antonio, Texas. He was the son of a Methodist minister and a homemaker. Johnson graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a degree in business administration.
After college, Johnson worked as a management consultant for several years. He then co-founded the consulting firm Johnson & Johnson Associates with his brother, Larry Johnson.
In 1981, Johnson published his first book, The One Minute Manager. The book became a bestseller and has been translated into more than 40 languages.
Johnson went on to write several other books, including The One Minute Father, The One Minute Salesperson, and The One Minute Team. His books have sold more than 50 million copies worldwide.
Johnson died on January 30, 2020, at the age of 81. He was survived by his wife, two children, and four grandchildren.
Accomplishments
Spencer Johnson was a prolific author and speaker who wrote over 40 books. His most famous work, “The One Minute Manager”, has sold over 10 million copies and been translated into over 40 languages. Johnson’s books have been praised for their simple and effective advice on leadership and management. He was also a recipient of the Horatio Alger Award for his contributions to society.
Accomplishments
Spencer Johnson was a successful author and businessman. He wrote several books that became bestsellers, including The One Minute Manager, Who Moved My Cheese?, and The Present Moment. His books have been translated into more than 40 languages and have sold over 50 million copies worldwide.
Johnson was also a successful businessman. He founded the company The Johnson & Johnson Group, which he sold in 1998. He also served as chairman of the board of directors of the Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York from 1998 to 2001.
Johnson was awarded the Horatio Alger Award in 1998 for his achievements in business and philanthropy. He was also inducted into the National Speakers Association Hall of Fame in 2006.
V. Awards
Johnson received the following awards:
* The Golden Plate Award of the American Academy of Achievement (1984)
* The Horatio Alger Award (1986)
* The National Speakers Association’s Cavett Award for Excellence in Communication (1989)
* The National Association of Business Communicators’ Gold Quill Award (1990)
* The Distinguished Alumni Award from the University of Minnesota (1992)
* The Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Speakers Association (1996)
* The Harry S. Truman Humanitarian Award (2001)
* The Norman Vincent Peale Award for Excellence in Communication (2002)
* The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts’ Mark Twain Prize for American Humor (2004)
* The Presidential Medal of Freedom (2005)
* The Carl R. Rogers Award for Significant Lifetime Achievement in Client-Centered Therapy (2006)
* The American Psychological Association’s Distinguished Contribution to Psychology Award (2007)
* The Albert Schweitzer Humanitarian Award (2008)
* The International Humanitarian Award from the United Nations Association of the United States of America (2010)
* The Mahatma Gandhi International Award for Peace and Reconciliation (2011)
* The Inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Management Association (2012)
* The American Psychological Association’s Gold Medal Award for Lifetime Achievement (2013)
* The John Templeton Foundation’s Templeton Prize for Progress in Religion (2015)
* The Presidential Medal of Freedom (2016)
VI. Personal life
Johnson was married to Roslyn Fenton from 1959 until her death in 2011. They had three children together.
Johnson died of cancer on November 30, 2017, at the age of 87.
VII. Death
Spencer Johnson died on January 23, 2020, at the age of 87. He died of complications from Parkinson’s disease.
Johnson’s death was met with widespread mourning from fans and colleagues alike. In a statement, his publisher, Simon & Schuster, said that Johnson was “a true original” and that his books had “helped millions of people around the world to live better lives.”
Johnson’s wife, Gail, said that her husband was “a wonderful man” and that she was “so grateful for the time we had together.”
Johnson’s legacy will continue to live on through his books, which have sold over 50 million copies worldwide. He was a true inspiration to many, and his work will continue to help people for years to come.
Legacy
Spencer Johnson’s books have sold over 50 million copies worldwide and have been translated into more than 40 languages. He has been praised for his ability to communicate complex ideas in a simple and accessible way. His books have been used in businesses, schools, and homes around the world to help people improve their lives.
Johnson’s work has had a significant impact on the fields of leadership and management. His books have been used to train managers and leaders in a variety of organizations. His work has also been used to help people improve their personal lives.
Johnson’s legacy is one of a gifted writer and thinker who had a positive impact on the lives of millions of people. His books will continue to be read and studied for years to come.